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

The cheapest bus tickets from Austin to Los Angeles start at R 1 981. The average price for this route is around R 3 073. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.

How long is the bus journey from Austin to Los Angeles?

The average bus journey time from Austin to Los Angeles is 1d 17h, covering a distance of 1972 km. The fastest bus gets you there in 1d 10h and is operated by Greyhound .

Which bus companies service the Austin to Los Angeles route?

Several major bus companies operate on this route with 36 buses available per day, including services from Greyhound , FlixBus , Valley Transit .

What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from Austin to Los Angeles?

The earliest bus departs from Austin to Los Angeles at 03:05. And the latest bus departs at 23:45.

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

A bus trip from Austin to Los Angeles produces an estimated 49 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and Busbud’s recommended way to travel.

What is the best bus company from Austin 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 87412 reviews.

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

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

Which bus company offers the most punctual service from Austin 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 Austin 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 Austin to Los Angeles from R 2 185 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures from Austin to Los Angeles on 15 December
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	22:50	Austin South Congress	1d 12h	09:10	Los Angeles Union Station	Cheapest
	Bus	14:20	Austin Eastside Bus Plaza	1d 10h	22:30	Los Angeles Union Station	Fastest
Valley Transit + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	19:55	Austin Eastside Bus Plaza	1d 11h	05:10	Los Angeles Union Station	No tags
	Bus	23:45	Austin Eastside Bus Plaza	1d 11h	09:10	Los Angeles Union Station	No tags
Greyhound Lines Mexico + Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	20:45	Austin Eastside Bus Plaza	1d 20h	15:00	Downtown LA (Flixbus Lot)	No tags

Next departures from Austin to Los Angeles on 16 December
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Valley Transit + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	19:55	Austin Eastside Bus Plaza	1d 11h	05:10	Los Angeles Union Station	Cheapest
Greyhound Lines Mexico + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	03:30	Austin Eastside Bus Plaza	1d 7h	09:10	Los Angeles Union Station	Fastest
Greyhound Lines Mexico + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	07:55	Austin Eastside Bus Plaza	1d 12h	17:55	Los Angeles Union Station	No tags
Greyhound Lines Mexico + Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	03:05	Austin Eastside Bus Plaza	1d 13h	15:00	Downtown LA (Flixbus Lot)	No tags
	Bus	14:20	Austin Eastside Bus Plaza	1d 10h	22:30	Los Angeles Union Station	No tags

Next departures from Austin to Los Angeles on 17 December
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	23:45	Austin Eastside Bus Plaza	1d 11h	09:10	Los Angeles Union Station	Cheapest
Greyhound Lines Mexico + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	03:30	Austin Eastside Bus Plaza	1d 7h	09:10	Los Angeles Union Station	Fastest
Greyhound Lines Mexico + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	07:55	Austin Eastside Bus Plaza	1d 12h	17:55	Los Angeles Union Station	No tags
Valley Transit + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	19:55	Austin Eastside Bus Plaza	1d 11h	05:10	Los Angeles Union Station	No tags
Greyhound Lines Mexico + Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	03:05	Austin Eastside Bus Plaza	1d 13h	15:00	Downtown LA (Flixbus Lot)	No tags

Next departures from Austin to Los Angeles on 20 December
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	23:45	Austin Eastside Bus Plaza	1d 11h	09:10	Los Angeles Union Station	Cheapest
Greyhound Lines Mexico + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	03:30	Austin Eastside Bus Plaza	1d 7h	09:10	Los Angeles Union Station	Fastest
Greyhound Lines Mexico + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	07:55	Austin Eastside Bus Plaza	1d 12h	17:55	Los Angeles Union Station	No tags
Valley Transit + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	19:55	Austin Eastside Bus Plaza	1d 11h	05:10	Los Angeles Union Station	No tags
Greyhound Lines Mexico + Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	03:30	Austin Eastside Bus Plaza	1d 13h	15:00	Downtown LA (Flixbus Lot)	No tags

Next departures from Austin to Los Angeles on 22 December
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	22:50	Austin South Congress	1d 12h	09:10	Los Angeles Union Station	Cheapest
Greyhound Lines Mexico + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	03:30	Austin Eastside Bus Plaza	1d 7h	09:10	Los Angeles Union Station	Fastest
Greyhound Lines Mexico + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	07:55	Austin Eastside Bus Plaza	1d 12h	17:55	Los Angeles Union Station	No tags
Valley Transit + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	19:55	Austin Eastside Bus Plaza	1d 11h	05:10	Los Angeles Union Station	No tags
Greyhound Lines Mexico + Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	03:30	Austin Eastside Bus Plaza	1d 13h	15:00	Downtown LA (Flixbus Lot)	No tags

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Compare 2 ways to travel from Austin 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 1 day, 17 hours 45 minutes and with fares starting at just R 1 981, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

36bus per day

1d 17hAverage duration

1972 kmDistance

49kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average priceR 1 981 - R 7 950	Average duration1d 17h	CO₂ emissions 49kg CO₂e
Train	Average priceR 2 745 - R 26 495	Average duration3d	CO₂ emissions 179kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Austin and Los Angeles?

Stops in Austin

A
Greyhound Station
916 E Koenig Ln, Austin, TX 78752, USA
B
Airport Blvd
2001 Airport Blvd, Austin, TX 78702, USA
C
Brazos St
35 Brazos St, Austin, TX 78701, USA
D
Ben White Bd & I-35
711 E Ben White Blvd, Austin, TX 78704, 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

3.5/587 432 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

WiFi2.4

FlixBus

3.5/511 621 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

WiFi2.7

Valley Transit

3/534 reviews

Staff3.8

Timeliness3.4

Cleanliness3

WiFi2.5

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

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Austin, TX, US to Los Angeles, US by bus

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

How much is the bus ticket from Austin to Los Angeles?
The cheapest bus tickets from Austin to Los Angeles start at R 1 981. The average price for this route is around R 3 073. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.
How long is the bus journey from Austin to Los Angeles?
The average bus journey time from Austin to Los Angeles is 1d 17h, covering a distance of 1972 km. The fastest bus gets you there in 1d 10h and is operated by Greyhound.
Which bus companies service the Austin to Los Angeles route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 36 buses available per day, including services from Greyhound, FlixBus, Valley Transit.
What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from Austin to Los Angeles?
The earliest bus departs from Austin to Los Angeles at 03:05. And the latest bus departs at 23:45.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Austin to Los Angeles?
A bus trip from Austin to Los Angeles produces an estimated 49 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and Busbud’s recommended way to travel.
What is the best bus company from Austin 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 87412 reviews.
Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Austin to Los Angeles?
Based on reviews on Busbud, the bus company FlixBus has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 2.7.
Which bus company offers the most punctual service from Austin 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 Austin 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

13/12

R 2 288

14/12

R 4 008

Today

R 4 920

16/12

R 2 761

17/12

R 3 518

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No data

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20/12

R 3 733

The cheapest trip from Austin, TX, US to Los Angeles, US was searched and found on 13 Dec 2025 with a price of R 2 288

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

You can expect to pay from R 2 288 to R 6 330 for a bus ticket from Austin, TX, US to Los Angeles, US based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at R 2 761, which is on 2025-12-16.