Bus Tickets from Richmond, VA, US to Los Angeles, US

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Next departures for Richmond to Los Angeles on September 18
Operated byVehicle typeDeparture timeDeparture locationTrip durationArrival timeArrival locationRecommendedPrice and booking link
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
Richmond (Main St Station Plaza)
Downtown LA (Flixbus Lot)Cheapest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
Richmond (Main St Station Plaza)
Los Angeles Union StationFastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc.
Richmond (Main St Station Plaza)
Los Angeles Union StationNo tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
Richmond (Main St Station Plaza)
Los Angeles Union StationNo tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
Richmond (Main St Station Plaza)
Los Angeles Union StationNo tags

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Compare 2 ways to go from Richmond to Los Angeles

Bus
Average PriceUS$135 - US$556Average Duration2d 21h
92kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
CheapestFastestMost eco-friendly
Train
Average PriceUS$259 - US$980Average Duration3d 4h
334kg CO₂e1 out of 5 stars
busbud logoBusbud recommends taking the bus from Richmond to Los Angeles

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as a good way to reach Los Angeles. The journey takes about 2 days, 21 hours 5 minutes, and with fares starting at just US$135, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

39bus per day
2d 21hAverage Duration
US$135Cheapest ticket
92kgCO₂ emissions

Bus Richmond, VA, US to Los Angeles, US: Trip Overview

Average Ticket PriceUS$246
Average Bus Trip Duration2d 21h
Number of daily buses39
Earliest bus departure12:45am
Distance3680 km
Latest bus departure11:45pm

Richmond to Los Angeles Bus

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From cheap bus tickets to more luxurious buses travelling from Richmond to Los Angeles, we offer a wide range of bus services to best suit your needs depending on how much your budget is.

Frequently asked questions on the trip Richmond, VA, US - Los Angeles, US

  1. What is the travel distance from Richmond to Los Angeles?

    The distance between Richmond and Los Angeles is approximately 3674 km (2278 miles).

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

    Buses departing from Main Street Station in Richmond will take you to UCLA in Los Angeles.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found
09-15
US$239
09-16
US$139
Today
US$219
09-18
US$190
09-19
US$195
09-20
US$231
09-21
US$173
09-22
US$190
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Richmond, VA, US to Los Angeles, US was searched and found on Sep 16, 2025 with a price of US$139

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

You can expect to pay from US$139 to US$1,990 for a bus ticket from Richmond, VA, US to Los Angeles, US based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at US$173 which is on 2025-09-21.

Usually Amtrak will charge you higher prices for tickets closer to the departure date. To find the best prices, you should be flexible on your date of travel.

About Bus Travel

Bus Travel Tips

Meet and talk to locals at the bus stations while travelling from Richmond to Los Angeles.There is no better way to get inside travel information while exploring a new city than to go straight to its people.

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 Richmond to Los Angeles.

Taking the bus creates the smallest carbon footprint compared to other modes of transport. Not to mention that buses will allow you to discover scenic gems from Richmond to Los Angeles that are otherwise impossible to come by with a plane.

Create your own real life musical score by curating a personalized bus travel playlist - the perfect accompaniment to your bus ride from Richmond to Los Angeles.

Did you know?

One of the longest bus route in the world goes all the way from Ontario to Alberta in Canada (with the same bus). This trip is 3,435 km or 2,135 miles long and the price is a bit under $100.

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.

Did you know some bus companies in Germany offer to their passenger low-costs snacks and regional beer based on their destination? Prosit!

What's the cheapest way to go from Richmond, VA, US to Los Angeles, US?

busbud logoThe bus is the cheapest travel choice for this destination

Will you be returning to Richmond, VA, US by bus?

Bus from Los Angeles, US to Richmond, VA, US

You can also go to Los Angeles, US by train

Train from Richmond, VA, US to Los Angeles, US

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