- Must visit
The Getty Center
Major art museum and hilltop campus known for European paintings, gardens, and architecture, with panoramic city views.
Cheapest price
$183
Average price
$488
Fastest journey
2 d 10 h 50 m
Average duration
2 d 12 h 24 m
Buses per day
7
Distance
3692 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Washington, DC to Los Angeles, CA is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Washington, DC to Los Angeles, CA will cost around $488 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $183.
Of the 7 buses that leave Washington, DC for Los Angeles, CA on Mon, Jun 01, 7 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Mon, Jun 01 the direct buses cover the 3692 km distance in an average of 2 d 12 h 24 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 2 d 10 h 50 m .
On Mon, Jun 01 the slowest buses will take 2 d 14 h 35 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.










Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Washington, DC to Los Angeles, CA among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the flight with prices starting from $120. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 6h 11m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 1.1 - 3.3kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a flight costs an average of $120, and a train costs an average of $248.
Distance: 2294 miles (3692 km)
| Bus | Most popular Train | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$435 Average price | $801 Average price | $313 Average price Cheapest | $554 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
57h 42m Average total duration 57h 12m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 65h 44m Average total duration 65h 14m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 9h 11m Average total duration Fastest 6h 11m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 38h 51m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
3.7 - 9.2kg CO2 emissions | 1.1 - 3.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 11.1 - 22.2kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Washington, DC to Los Angeles, CA:
A flight is $122 (€98) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Washington, DC to Los Angeles, CA costing on average $435 (€350).
A flight is $487 (€392) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Washington, DC to Los Angeles, CA costing on average $801 (€645).
Other travel options to Los Angeles, CA take longer:
Bus takes on average 57h 12m.
Train takes on average 65h 14m.
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Driving is still worth considering if you're travelling with bulky luggage, need flexibility on departure times, or plan to stop along the way.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 02:45AM | Arrival Time 10:30PM | Duration 67h45 | Departure days Tue, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $526 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 03:10AM | Arrival Time 10:50PM | Duration 67h40 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $739 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 03:45AM | Arrival Time 11:00PM | Duration 67h15 | Departure days Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $711 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 05:50AM | Arrival Time 03:30PM | Duration 60h40 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $203 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 09:50AM | Arrival Time 10:30PM | Duration 60h40 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $253 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 10:05AM | Arrival Time 03:30PM | Duration 80h25 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $210 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 10:50AM | Arrival Time 10:50PM | Duration 60h00 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $716 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 10:55AM | Arrival Time 10:30PM | Duration 62h35 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $272 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 01:30PM | Arrival Time 10:30PM | Duration 60h00 | Departure days Wed, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $187 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 02:05PM | Arrival Time 12:55AM | Duration 82h50 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $647 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 02:55PM | Arrival Time 05:30AM | Duration 62h35 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $232 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 03:45PM | Arrival Time 09:10AM | Duration 68h25 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $206 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 03:55PM | Arrival Time 09:15AM | Duration 65h20 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $682 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 05:30PM | Arrival Time 05:30AM | Duration 60h00 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $311 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 05:35PM | Arrival Time 04:25AM | Duration 58h50 | Departure days Mon, Fri | Cheapest price $183 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 06:35PM | Arrival Time 06:30AM | Duration 59h55 | Departure days Mon, Fri | Cheapest price $501 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 10:45PM | Arrival Time 03:20PM | Duration 67h35 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $188 |
The table below shows live departures for Washington, DC to Los Angeles, CA buses for today, Sunday, May 31. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
· · · | 5:50 AM Washington, Columbus Circle, Union Station | 60h40 | 3:30 PM Los Angeles, Cesar E Chavez / Vignes, CA | 4 transfers | |
· · · | 5:50 AM Washington, Columbus Circle, Union Station | 60h30 | 3:20 PM Los Angeles, Patsaouras Transit Plaza (Union Station), CA | 4 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus+![]() | 10:05 AM Washington, DuPont Circle (Connecticut Ave. NW / 20th St. NW) | 80h25 | 3:30 PM Los Angeles, Cesar E Chavez / Vignes, CA | 5 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus+![]() | 10:05 AM Washington, DuPont Circle (Connecticut Ave. NW / 20th St. NW) | 80h15 | 3:20 PM Los Angeles, Patsaouras Transit Plaza (Union Station), CA | 5 transfers | |
FlixBus+ · · | 1:30 PM Washington, Columbus Circle, Union Station | 60h00 | 10:30 PM Los Angeles, Patsaouras Transit Plaza (Union Station), CA | 3 transfers | |
FlixBus+ · · | 3:45 PM Washington, Columbus Circle, Union Station | 68h25 | 9:10 AM Los Angeles, Patsaouras Transit Plaza (Union Station), CA | 3 transfers | |
FlixBus+ · · | 10:45 PM Washington, Columbus Circle, Union Station | 67h35 | 3:20 PM Los Angeles, Patsaouras Transit Plaza (Union Station), CA | 4 transfers | |
FlixBus+ · · | 10:45 PM Washington, Columbus Circle, Union Station | 67h45 | 3:30 PM Los Angeles, Cesar E Chavez / Vignes, CA | 4 transfers | |
| Monday, June 1 | |||||
![]() | 2:45 AM Washington, DC | 67h45 | 10:30 PM Los Angeles, CA | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 3:10 AM Washington, DC | 67h40 | 10:50 PM Los Angeles, CA | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Buses from Washington, DC to Los Angeles, CA run on average 8 times per day, taking around 57h 12m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $174 (€140) but you can travel from only $120 (€97) by flight.
The earliest bus runs at 00:25, the last at 23:55. The fastest bus covers the 2294 miles (3692 km) distance in 58h 50m.
Distance 2294 miles (3692 km) |
Average bus duration 57h 12m |
Cheapest ticket price $174 (€140) |
Buses per day 8 |
Fastest bus 58h 50m |
First bus 12:25 AM |
Last bus 11:55 PM |
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