How much is the bus ticket from New York City to Los Angeles?

The cheapest bus tickets from New York City to Los Angeles start from $169. The average price for this route is around $279. 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 New York City to Los Angeles?

The average bus travel time from New York City to Los Angeles is 2d 22h, covering a distance of 3935 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 2d 14h and is operated by Greyhound .

Which bus companies service the New York City to Los Angeles route?

Several major bus companies operate on this route with 90 buses available per day, including services from Greyhound , FlixBus .

What are the earliest and latest departure times for the bus from New York City to Los Angeles?

The earliest bus departs from New York City to Los Angeles at 1:35am. And the latest bus departs at 11:59pm.

What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from New York City to Los Angeles?

A bus trip from New York City to Los Angeles generates an estimated 98 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 New York City to Los Angeles?

According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is Greyhound , with an average rating of 3.5 out of 5 stars based on 87518 reviews.

Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from New York City to Los Angeles?

Based on Busbud reviews, the bus company FlixBus has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 2.7.

Which bus company has the best on-time performance from New York City 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 New York City to Los Angeles?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is FlixBus , with a cleanliness rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars.

Bus New York City to Los Angeles from $159 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for New York City to Los Angeles on February 4
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	10:50pm	New York Port Authority	3d 10h	6:05am	UCLA	Cheapest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	11:59pm	NYC Midtown (31st St & 8th Ave)	2d 17h	2:50pm	Los Angeles Union Station	Fastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	10:50pm	New York Port Authority	2d 19h	2:50pm	Los Angeles Union Station	No tags
	Bus	11:00pm	New York Port Authority	2d 20h	4:50pm	Lankershim/Magnolia - North Hollywood	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	11:00pm	New York Port Authority	2d 19h	3:00pm	Downtown LA (Flixbus Lot)	No tags

Next departures for New York City to Los Angeles on February 5
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	5:50am	GW Bridge	2d 21h	12:40am	Los Angeles (Americanstar)	Cheapest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	10:45am	NYC Midtown (31st St & 8th Ave)	2d 14h	10:30pm	Los Angeles Union Station	Fastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	1:35am	New York Port Authority	2d 16h	2:50pm	Los Angeles Union Station	No tags
	Bus	1:35am	New York Port Authority	2d 17h	3:50pm	Los Angeles Union Station	No tags
	Bus	9:55am	New York Port Authority	2d 15h	10:30pm	Los Angeles Union Station	No tags

Next departures for New York City to Los Angeles on February 6
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	10:45am	NYC Midtown (31st St & 8th Ave)	2d 14h	10:30pm	Los Angeles Union Station	CheapestFastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	1:35am	New York Port Authority	2d 16h	2:50pm	Los Angeles Union Station	No tags
	Bus	1:35am	New York Port Authority	2d 17h	3:50pm	Los Angeles Union Station	No tags
	Bus	9:55am	New York Port Authority	2d 15h	10:30pm	Los Angeles Union Station	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	10:50pm	New York Port Authority	2d 19h	2:50pm	Los Angeles Union Station	No tags

Next departures for New York City to Los Angeles on February 7
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	8:00pm	GW Bridge	2d 21h	2:50pm	Los Angeles Union Station	Cheapest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	10:45am	NYC Midtown (31st St & 8th Ave)	2d 14h	10:30pm	Los Angeles Union Station	Fastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	1:35am	New York Port Authority	2d 16h	2:50pm	Los Angeles Union Station	No tags
	Bus	1:35am	New York Port Authority	2d 17h	3:50pm	Los Angeles Union Station	No tags
	Bus	9:55am	New York Port Authority	2d 15h	10:30pm	Los Angeles Union Station	No tags

Next departures for New York City to Los Angeles on February 8
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	1:35am	New York Port Authority	2d 17h	3:50pm	Los Angeles Union Station	Cheapest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	10:45am	NYC Midtown (31st St & 8th Ave)	2d 14h	10:30pm	Los Angeles Union Station	Fastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	1:35am	New York Port Authority	2d 16h	2:50pm	Los Angeles Union Station	No tags
	Bus	9:55am	New York Port Authority	2d 15h	10:30pm	Los Angeles Union Station	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	10:50pm	New York Port Authority	2d 19h	2:50pm	Los Angeles Union Station	No tags

Next departures for New York City to Los Angeles on February 9
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	8:30am	NYC Midtown (31st St & 8th Ave)	2d 17h	10:30pm	Los Angeles Union Station	Cheapest
	Bus	9:55am	New York Port Authority	2d 15h	10:30pm	Los Angeles Union Station	Fastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	1:35am	New York Port Authority	2d 16h	2:50pm	Los Angeles Union Station	No tags
	Bus	1:35am	New York Port Authority	2d 17h	3:50pm	Los Angeles Union Station	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	10:50pm	New York Port Authority	2d 19h	2:50pm	Los Angeles Union Station	No tags

Next departures for New York City to Los Angeles on February 10
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	8:00am	NYC Midtown (31st St & 8th Ave)	2d 19h	12:40am	Los Angeles (Americanstar)	Cheapest
	Bus	9:55am	New York Port Authority	2d 15h	10:30pm	Los Angeles Union Station	Fastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	1:35am	New York Port Authority	2d 16h	2:50pm	Los Angeles Union Station	No tags
	Bus	1:35am	New York Port Authority	2d 17h	3:50pm	Los Angeles Union Station	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	10:50pm	New York Port Authority	2d 19h	2:50pm	Los Angeles Union Station	No tags

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Compare 2 ways to go from New York City 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 2 days, 22 hours 35 minutes, and with fares starting at just $169, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

90bus per day

2d 22hAverage Duration

3935 kmDistance

98kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$169 - $1,218	Average Duration2d 22h	CO₂ emissions 98kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$324 - $2,965	Average Duration3d	CO₂ emissions 358kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in New York City and Los Angeles?

Stops in New York City

A
New York Port Authority
40-42, 625 8th Ave, New York, NY 10018, USA
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B
Chinatown
122 Allen St, New York, NY 10002-3004
C
GW Bridge
4211 Broadway, New York, NY 10033, USA
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D
11th Ave (between W35th and W36th Street)
428-436 11th Ave, Stop across from Javits Convention Center, New York, NY 10018, USA
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E
Chinatown - E Broadway
127 E Broadway, New York, NY 10002, USA
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F
34th St & 9th Ave
367 W 34th St, New York, NY 10001, 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

3.5/587,519 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.4

Wi‑Fi2.5

Based on 87519 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 Wi‑Fi. Greyhound ticket prices on this trip start at $169

Greyhound Lines, Inc. New York City Los Angeles recent customer reviews

Didn’t like not knowing exact gate for departure and more details should have been given for drop station besides location bc there are two stations and union is a complex station for people picking up if they’ve never been there, but besides that it wasn’t bad and notifications were given about delays and the drivers were good.

Sian D.

March 22, 2025

FlixBus

3.5/512,180 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness4

Cleanliness4.1

Wi‑Fi2.7

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

Frequently asked questions about travelling from New York City 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 New York City to Los Angeles?
The cheapest bus tickets from New York City to Los Angeles start from $169. The average price for this route is around $279. 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 New York City to Los Angeles?
The average bus travel time from New York City to Los Angeles is 2d 22h, covering a distance of 3935 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 2d 14h and is operated by Greyhound.
Which bus companies service the New York City to Los Angeles route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 90 buses available per day, including services from Greyhound, FlixBus.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the bus from New York City to Los Angeles?
The earliest bus departs from New York City to Los Angeles at 1:35am. And the latest bus departs at 11:59pm.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from New York City to Los Angeles?
A bus trip from New York City to Los Angeles generates an estimated 98 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 New York City to Los Angeles?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is Greyhound, with an average rating of 3.5 out of 5 stars based on 87518 reviews.
Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from New York City to Los Angeles?
Based on Busbud reviews, the bus company FlixBus has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 2.7.
Which bus company has the best on-time performance from New York City 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 New York City to Los Angeles?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is FlixBus, with a cleanliness rating of 4.1 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

02-02

$836

02-03

$733

Today

$755

02-05

$636

02-06

$447

02-07

$372

02-08

$248

02-09

$261

The cheapest trip from New York City to Los Angeles, US was searched and found on Feb 8, 2026 with a price of $248

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

You can expect to pay from $248 to $893 for a bus ticket from New York City to Los Angeles, US based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $248 which is on 2026-02-08.