How much is the bus ticket from Boston to Los Angeles?

The cheapest bus tickets from Boston to Los Angeles start from $175. The average price for this route is around $450. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.

How long is the bus ride from Boston to Los Angeles?

The average bus travel time from Boston to Los Angeles is 3d 6h, covering a distance of 4169 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 2d 22h and is operated by Amtrak .

Which bus companies service the Boston to Los Angeles route?

Several major bus companies operate on this route with 11 buses available per day, including services from Greyhound , Amtrak , FlixBus .

What are the earliest and latest departure times for the bus from Boston to Los Angeles?

The earliest bus departs from Boston to Los Angeles at 1:30am. And the latest bus departs at 9:50pm.

What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Boston to Los Angeles?

A bus trip from Boston to Los Angeles generates an estimated 104 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.

What is the best bus company from Boston to Los Angeles?

According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is Amtrak , with an average rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars based on 5652 reviews.

Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Boston to Los Angeles?

Based on Busbud reviews, the bus company Amtrak has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 3.6.

Which bus company has the best on-time performance from Boston to Los Angeles?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual bus company on this route is FlixBus , with a punctuality rating of 3.9 out of 5 stars.

Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Boston to Los Angeles?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is Amtrak , with a cleanliness rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars.

Bus Boston to Los Angeles from $181 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Boston to Los Angeles on December 27
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	11:00am	151 Steel Pl, Cambridge	3d 8h	4:50pm	Lankershim/Magnolia - North Hollywood	Cheapest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	7:35pm	Boston (South Station)	2d 22h	2:50pm	Los Angeles Union Station	Fastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	7:35pm	Boston (South Station)	2d 22h	3:00pm	Downtown LA (Flixbus Lot)	No tags
	Bus	7:35pm	Boston (South Station)	3d	4:50pm	Lankershim/Magnolia - North Hollywood	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	1:30am	Brookline	3d 16h	3:00pm	Downtown LA (Flixbus Lot)	No tags

Next departures for Boston to Los Angeles on December 28
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	11:00am	151 Steel Pl, Cambridge	3d 8h	4:50pm	Lankershim/Magnolia - North Hollywood	Cheapest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	7:35pm	Boston (South Station)	2d 22h	2:50pm	Los Angeles Union Station	Fastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	7:35pm	Boston (South Station)	2d 22h	3:00pm	Downtown LA (Flixbus Lot)	No tags
	Bus	7:35pm	Boston (South Station)	3d	4:50pm	Lankershim/Magnolia - North Hollywood	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	1:30am	Brookline	3d 16h	3:00pm	Downtown LA (Flixbus Lot)	No tags

Next departures for Boston to Los Angeles on December 29
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	11:00am	151 Steel Pl, Cambridge	3d 8h	4:50pm	Lankershim/Magnolia - North Hollywood	Cheapest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	7:35pm	Boston (South Station)	2d 22h	2:50pm	Los Angeles Union Station	Fastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	7:35pm	Boston (South Station)	2d 22h	3:00pm	Downtown LA (Flixbus Lot)	No tags
	Bus	7:35pm	Boston (South Station)	3d	4:50pm	Lankershim/Magnolia - North Hollywood	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	1:30am	Brookline	3d 16h	3:00pm	Downtown LA (Flixbus Lot)	No tags

Next departures for Boston to Los Angeles on December 30
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	11:00am	151 Steel Pl, Cambridge	3d 8h	4:50pm	Lankershim/Magnolia - North Hollywood	Cheapest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	7:35pm	Boston (South Station)	2d 22h	2:50pm	Los Angeles Union Station	Fastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	7:35pm	Boston (South Station)	2d 22h	3:00pm	Downtown LA (Flixbus Lot)	No tags
	Bus	7:35pm	Boston (South Station)	3d	4:50pm	Lankershim/Magnolia - North Hollywood	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	1:30am	Brookline	3d 16h	3:00pm	Downtown LA (Flixbus Lot)	No tags

Next departures for Boston to Los Angeles on December 31
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	1:30am	Brookline	3d 16h	3:00pm	Downtown LA (Flixbus Lot)	Cheapest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	7:35pm	Boston (South Station)	2d 22h	2:50pm	Los Angeles Union Station	Fastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	7:35pm	Boston (South Station)	2d 22h	3:00pm	Downtown LA (Flixbus Lot)	No tags
	Bus	7:35pm	Boston (South Station)	3d	4:50pm	Lankershim/Magnolia - North Hollywood	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	11:00am	151 Steel Pl, Cambridge	3d 6h	2:50pm	Los Angeles Union Station	No tags

Next departures for Boston to Los Angeles on January 1
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	1:30am	Brookline	3d 16h	3:00pm	Downtown LA (Flixbus Lot)	Cheapest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	7:35pm	Boston (South Station)	2d 22h	2:50pm	Los Angeles Union Station	Fastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	7:35pm	Boston (South Station)	2d 22h	3:00pm	Downtown LA (Flixbus Lot)	No tags
	Bus	7:35pm	Boston (South Station)	3d	4:50pm	Lankershim/Magnolia - North Hollywood	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	11:00am	151 Steel Pl, Cambridge	3d 6h	2:50pm	Los Angeles Union Station	No tags

Next departures for Boston to Los Angeles on January 2
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	7:35pm	Boston (South Station)	3d	4:50pm	Lankershim/Magnolia - North Hollywood	Cheapest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	7:35pm	Boston (South Station)	2d 22h	2:50pm	Los Angeles Union Station	Fastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	7:35pm	Boston (South Station)	2d 22h	3:00pm	Downtown LA (Flixbus Lot)	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	1:30am	Brookline	3d 16h	3:00pm	Downtown LA (Flixbus Lot)	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	11:00am	151 Steel Pl, Cambridge	3d 6h	2:50pm	Los Angeles Union Station	No tags

Next departures for Boston to Los Angeles on January 3
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	1:30am	Brookline	3d 16h	3:00pm	Downtown LA (Flixbus Lot)	Cheapest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	7:35pm	Boston (South Station)	2d 22h	2:50pm	Los Angeles Union Station	Fastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	7:35pm	Boston (South Station)	2d 22h	3:00pm	Downtown LA (Flixbus Lot)	No tags
	Bus	7:35pm	Boston (South Station)	3d	4:50pm	Lankershim/Magnolia - North Hollywood	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	11:00am	151 Steel Pl, Cambridge	3d 6h	2:50pm	Los Angeles Union Station	No tags

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Compare 2 ways to go from Boston to Los Angeles

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as a good way to reach Los Angeles. The journey takes about 3 days, 6 hours 50 minutes, and with fares starting at just $175, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

11bus per day

3d 6hAverage Duration

4169 kmDistance

104kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$175 - $1,179	Average Duration3d 6h	CO₂ emissions 104kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$342 - $5,737	Average Duration3d 4h	CO₂ emissions 379kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Boston and Los Angeles?

Stops in Boston

A
Back Bay Station
145 Dartmouth St, Boston, MA 02116, USA
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B
North Station
100 Legends Way, Boston, MA 02114, USA
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C
Copley Square
115-127 St James Ave, Boston, MA 02116, USA
D
Prudential MBTA Station
220 Huntington Ave, Boston, MA 02115, USA
E
Copley MBTA Station
650 Boylston St, Boston, MA 02116, USA
F
Long Wharf
66 Long Wharf, Boston, MA 02110, USA

Stops in Los Angeles

A
UCLA
571-581 Gayley Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90024, USA
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B
Ramirez Street bus stop
530 Ramirez St, Los Angeles, CA 90012, USA
C
613 Maple Ave
613 Maple Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90014, USA
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D
Los Angeles International Airport
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E
Downtown Westin Bonaventure
404 S Figueroa St, Los Angeles, CA 90071, USA
F
LAX Airport Holiday Inn
9901 S La Cienega Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90045, USA

Compare bus companies

Greyhound

3.5/587,455 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

Wifi2.4

Based on 87455 reviews, the company was rated 3.5 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the temperature but often complained with the WiFi. Greyhound ticket prices on this trip start at $175

Greyhound Boston Los Angeles recent customer reviews

To many bus breaks other then that job well done

Hagos M.

December 29, 2020

My bag has been stolen by one of the grey hound employee's i need my back pack

Nicholas W.

January 7, 2020

Amtrak

4/55,680 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

Wifi3.6

FlixBus

3.5/511,752 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

US Bus Companies: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, Greyhound, ALSA, Intercape, Trenitalia, Big Sky

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Boston, MA, US to Los Angeles, US by bus

Please note that schedules, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your trip.

How much is the bus ticket from Boston to Los Angeles?
The cheapest bus tickets from Boston to Los Angeles start from $175. The average price for this route is around $450. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.
How long is the bus ride from Boston to Los Angeles?
The average bus travel time from Boston to Los Angeles is 3d 6h, covering a distance of 4169 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 2d 22h and is operated by Amtrak.
Which bus companies service the Boston to Los Angeles route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 11 buses available per day, including services from Greyhound, Amtrak, FlixBus.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the bus from Boston to Los Angeles?
The earliest bus departs from Boston to Los Angeles at 1:30am. And the latest bus departs at 9:50pm.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Boston to Los Angeles?
A bus trip from Boston to Los Angeles generates an estimated 104 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.
What is the best bus company from Boston to Los Angeles?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is Amtrak, with an average rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars based on 5652 reviews.
Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Boston to Los Angeles?
Based on Busbud reviews, the bus company Amtrak has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 3.6.
Which bus company has the best on-time performance from Boston to Los Angeles?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual bus company on this route is FlixBus, with a punctuality rating of 3.9 out of 5 stars.
Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Boston to Los Angeles?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is Amtrak, with a cleanliness rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars.

Find cheapest prices for buses

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found

12-24

$537

12-25

$729

Today

$693

12-27

$484

12-28

$405

12-29

$350

12-30

$317

12-31

$398

The cheapest trip from Boston, MA, US to Los Angeles, US was searched and found on Dec 30, 2025 with a price of $317

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Boston, MA, US to Los Angeles, US, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $317 to $729 for a bus ticket from Boston, MA, US to Los Angeles, US based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $317 which is on 2025-12-30.