Bus Tickets from Los Angeles, US to New York City

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MonAug 4
from US$262
TueAug 5
from US$259
WedAug 6
from US$254
ThuAug 7
from US$211
FriAug 8
from US$230
SatAug 9
from US$191
SunAug 10
from US$175
MonAug 11

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  • This trip is recommended because it is the: Cheapest
    Departure time: August 5 at
    Departure city: Los Angeles
    Departure location: Downtown LA (Flixbus Lot)
    Arrival time: August 8 at
    Destination city: New York City
    Destination location: NYC Chinatown Lucky Star
    Operated by: FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
    FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • This trip is recommended because it is the: Fastest
    Departure time: August 5 at
    Departure city: Los Angeles
    Departure location: Los Angeles Union Station
    Arrival time: August 8 at
    Destination city: New York City
    Destination location: NYC Midtown (31st St & 8th Ave)
    Operated by: Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus
    Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: August 5 at
    Departure city: Los Angeles
    Departure location: Los Angeles Union Station
    Arrival time: August 8 at
    Destination city: New York City
    Destination location: New York Port Authority
    Operated by: Greyhound Lines, Inc.Greyhound Lines, Inc.
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: August 5 at
    Departure city: Los Angeles
    Departure location: Los Angeles Union Station
    Arrival time: August 8 at
    Destination city: New York City
    Destination location: New York Port Authority
    Operated by: Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus
    Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: August 5 at
    Departure city: Los Angeles
    Departure location: Los Angeles Union Station
    Arrival time: August 8 at
    Destination city: New York City
    Destination location: New York Port Authority
    Operated by: Greyhound Lines, Inc.Greyhound Lines, Inc.
    Vehicle: BusDuration:

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Compare 2 ways to go from Los Angeles to New York City

Average PriceUS$102 - US$808Average Duration2d 23h
99kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
CheapestFastestMost eco-friendly
Average PriceUS$231 - US$2,010Average Duration3d 1h
358kg CO₂e1 out of 5 stars
busbud logoBusbud recommends taking the bus from Los Angeles to New York City

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as a good way to reach New York City. The journey takes about 2 days, 23 hours 40 minutes, and with fares starting at just US$102, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

63bus per day
2d 23hAverage Duration
US$102Cheapest ticket
99kgCO₂ emissions

Bus Los Angeles, US to New York City: Trip Overview

Average Ticket PriceUS$180
Average Bus Trip Duration2d 23h
Number of daily buses63
Earliest bus departure12:30am
Distance3943 km
Latest bus departure11:30pm

Los Angeles to New York City Bus

Busbud shows you the best bus ticket fares and bus schedules so you can easily plan and book a trip by bus from Los Angeles to New York City.

We make it our job to connect you with the most dependable bus companies that cover bus service from Los Angeles to New York City.

Whether it is cheap bus tickets or more luxurious buses going to New York City from Los Angeles, we help you find what you're looking for based on how much of a budget you have.

Frequently asked questions on the trip Los Angeles, US - New York City

  1. How far is Los Angeles from New York City?

    The distance between Los Angeles and New York City is around 3941 km (2443 miles).

  2. What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Los Angeles to New York City?

    Buses traveling this route start their trip at UCLA, in Los Angeles, and end it at New York Port Authority, in New York City.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found
07-31
US$442
08-01
US$620
Today
US$420
08-03
US$465
08-04
US$258
08-05
US$252
08-06
US$250
08-07
US$204
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Los Angeles, US to New York City was searched and found on Aug 7, 2025 with a price of US$204

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

You can expect to pay from US$204 to US$739 for a bus ticket from Los Angeles, US to New York City based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at US$204 which is on 2025-08-07.

About Bus Travel

Bus Travel Tips

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From miles long of beauteous natural landscapes to impressive man-crafted sights, you’re bound to be in for a visual treat on your bus trip from Los Angeles to New York City.

Buses are energy-efficient. Carrying a passenger over 100 kms by coach only takes 0.6-0.9 liters of gas. Compare that to the 2.6 liters required by high-speed train, 6.6 liters by airplane and 7.6 liters by gas-powered car, and it's clear that the bus is a more environmentally-conscious option for your bus transportation from Los Angeles to New York City.

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Did you know?

The word 'bus' is an abbreviation of 'omnibus" which means 'for all' in Latin as buses were meant to be transportation for everybody.

The Superbus, created by a Dutch engineer is the world's fastest bus with 250 km/h. Too bad it's only a prototype for now.

The average number of passengers on a coach bus is 32 meaning that a bus could replace a minimum of at least 30 cars!

What's the cheapest way to go from Los Angeles, US to New York City?

busbud logoThe bus is the cheapest travel choice for this destination

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