Find coaches from Boston, MA, US to Los Angeles, US

Next departures

Next departures from Boston to Los Angeles on 2 September
Operated byVehicle typeDeparture timeDeparture locationTrip durationArrival timeArrival locationRecommendedPrice and booking link
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus
Boston (South Station)
Los Angeles (Americanstar)Cheapest
Greyhound Lines, Inc.
Boston (South Station)
Los Angeles Union StationFastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc.
Boston (South Station)
Los Angeles Union StationNo tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus
Boston (South Station)
Los Angeles Union StationNo tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc.
Boston (South Station)
Lankershim/Magnolia - North HollywoodNo tags

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Compare 2 ways to travel from Boston to Los Angeles

Bus
Average priceUS$142 - US$839Average duration3d 5h
104kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
CheapestFastestMost eco-friendly
Train
Average priceUS$272 - US$1,041Average duration3d 15h
379kg CO₂e1 out of 5 stars
busbud logoBusbud recommends taking the bus from Boston to Los Angeles

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as a good way to reach Los Angeles. The journey takes about 3 days, 5 hours 20 minutes and with fares starting at just US$142, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

24bus per day
3d 5hAverage duration
US$142Cheapest ticket
104kgCO₂ emissions

Bus Boston, MA, US to Los Angeles, US: Trip Overview

Average ticket priceUS$261
Average bus trip duration3d 5h
Number of daily buses24
Earliest bus departure01:30
Distance2586 miles
Latest bus departure22:00

Boston to Los Angeles Bus

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Frequently asked questions on the trip Boston, MA, US - Los Angeles, US

  1. What's the distance between Boston and Los Angeles by coach?

    The journey from Boston to Los Angeles by coach covers an approximate distance of 2588 miles (4175 km).

  2. How can I travel from Boston to Los Angeles avoiding air travel?

    To travel from Boston to Los Angeles without flying, you can take the coaches. The coach ensures a pleasant travel experience, granting you the opportunity to appreciate the scenery as you make your way to your final stop. You also have the option of utilising carpooling services.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found
29/08
US$368
30/08
US$365
Today
US$410
01/09
US$249
02/09
US$267
03/09
US$230
04/09
US$179
05/09
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busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Boston, MA, US to Los Angeles, US was searched and found on 4 Sept 2025 with a price of US$179

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 US$179 to US$1,818 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 US$179, which is on 2025-09-04.

About Bus Travel

Bus Travel Tips

Make friends with the driver. They usually know a lot about your destination and may even recommend which side of the bus to sit on to get the best views on the road between Boston and Los Angeles!

Start sightseeing the minute your bus leaves the station. If you're on the night bus from Boston to Los Angeles, get comfy and count the stars.

Buses have the smallest carbon footprint of all motorized transport modes. A bus going from Boston to Los Angeles will emit half the CO2 emitted by a train, and radically less than a car or an airplane.

Make a music playlist for your bus ride from Boston to Los Angeles, and enjoy the scenery to tunes from your own personal soundtrack.

Did you know?

It takes 27 hours to go by bus from Lima to Cusco, one of the craziest bus trips on the world. This route is used daily by locals and backpackers.

The bus driver with the longest career in the world drove more than 2,000,000 miles and is a happy World Record holder.

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.

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