- Must visit
The Getty Center
Hilltop art museum with European paintings, sculpture, gardens, and striking architecture plus sweeping city views.
Cheapest price
$38
Average price
$39
Fastest journey
6 h 5 m
Average duration
6 h 37 m
Buses per day
3
Distance
367 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Yuma, AZ 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 Yuma, AZ to Los Angeles, CA will cost around $39 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $38.
Of the 3 buses that leave Yuma, AZ for Los Angeles, CA on Wed, Jul 15, 3 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Wed, Jul 15 the direct buses cover the 367 km distance in an average of 6 h 37 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 6 h 5 m .
On Wed, Jul 15 the slowest buses will take 7 h 30 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.

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Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Yuma, AZ to Los Angeles, CA among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $48. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 5h 46m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $48, and a bus costs an average of $36.
Distance: 228 miles (367 km)
Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$70 Average price | $68 Average price Cheapest | $55 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
8h 51m Average total duration 8h 21m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 16m Average total duration Fastest 5h 46m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 17m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
![]() Most popular bus company | ![]() Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Yuma, AZ to Los Angeles, CA:
A train is $3 (€2) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Yuma, AZ to Los Angeles, CA costing on average $70 (€58).
Other travel options to Los Angeles, CA take longer:
Bus takes on average 8h 21m.
You'll arrive about -5h -4m sooner (8h 21m by bus vs 4h 17m by car) and save roughly $-15.44 (€-12.72) compared to fuel and tolls ($70 (€58) vs $55 (€45)). You also skip the drive itself — no traffic stress, no parking, and you can use the time to work, nap, or catch up on a series with the onboard Wi-Fi.
Direct coaches are operated by FlixBus.
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 08:00AM | Arrival Time 03:30PM | Duration 7h30 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $38 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 01:20PM | Arrival Time 10:30PM | Duration 9h10 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $63 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:00PM | Arrival Time 10:30PM | Duration 7h30 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $93 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:55PM | Arrival Time 10:00PM | Duration 6h05 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $40 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 08:20PM | Arrival Time 05:20AM | Duration 9h00 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $112 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 09:20PM | Arrival Time 06:20AM | Duration 9h00 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $110 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:20PM | Arrival Time 05:10AM | Duration 5h50 | Departure days Mon, Sat | Cheapest price $55 |
The table below shows live departures for Yuma, AZ to Los Angeles, CA buses for today, Tuesday, July 14. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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![]() | 8:00 AM Yuma, S Castle Dome Ave (Greyhound Bus Station), AZ | 7h30 | 3:30 PM Los Angeles, Patsaouras Transit Plaza (Union Station), CA | 0 transfersDirect | |
· | 1:20 PM Yuma, S Castle Dome Ave (Greyhound Bus Station), AZ | 9h10 | 10:30 PM Los Angeles, Patsaouras Transit Plaza (Union Station), CA | 1 transfer | |
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Buses from Yuma, AZ to Los Angeles, CA run on average 3 times per day, taking around 8h 21m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $36 (€29) if you book in advance.
There are 3 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:30, the last at 23:30. The fastest bus covers the 228 miles (367 km) distance in 5h 40m.
Distance 228 miles (367 km) |
Average bus duration 8h 21m |
Cheapest ticket price $36 (€29) |
Buses per day 3 |
Direct buses 3 |
Fastest bus 5h 40m |
First bus 12:30 AM |
Last bus 11:30 PM |
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Tip 18-20% in restaurants, 15-20% for taxis or rideshares, and $1-2 at cafes for counter service or coffee.
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