How far is Atlanta from Los Angeles?

About 1931 miles (3114 km) separate Atlanta and Los Angeles.

What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Atlanta to Los Angeles?

Most of the buses traveling from Atlanta to Los Angeles leave from Atlanta Airport and arrive at UCLA. These are the main pick-up and drop-off locations on this route, there are other pick-up and drop-off locations that could make it easier for you to reach your destination.

What are the best sights and things to do in Los Angeles?

Once in Los Angeles, you can start exploring the city and discover its surroundings. The top sights and things to do are Museum of Contemporary Art (MOCA), Sunset Strip, Downtown Art Walk, Getty Center and Battleship USS Iowa BB-61.

Bus Atlanta to Los Angeles from $117 | Refundable Tickets

Next departures

Next departures for Atlanta to Los Angeles on September 19
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	7:00pm	Atlanta Bus Station	2d 4h	8:30pm	Lankershim/Magnolia - North Hollywood	Cheapest
	7:00pm	Atlanta Bus Station	2d 1h	5:55pm	Los Angeles Union Station	Fastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	7:00pm	Atlanta Bus Station	2d 6h	10:10pm	Downtown LA (Flixbus Lot)	No tags
	8:05pm	Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Airport (Domestic Terminal)	2d 5h	10:30pm	Los Angeles Union Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	11:30pm	Atlanta Bus Station	3d 8h	5:05am	UCLA	No tags

Next departures for Atlanta to Los Angeles on September 20
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	8:50pm	Civic Center MARTA Station	2d 23h	4:50pm	Lankershim/Magnolia - North Hollywood	Cheapest
	12:40am	Atlanta Bus Station	2d	10:30pm	Los Angeles Union Station	Fastest
	5:40am	Atlanta Bus Station	2d 2h	5:10am	Los Angeles Union Station	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	5:05pm	Atlanta Bus Station	2d 1h	3:20pm	Los Angeles Union Station	No tags
	7:00pm	Atlanta Bus Station	2d 1h	5:55pm	Los Angeles Union Station	No tags

Next departures for Atlanta to Los Angeles on September 21
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	11:30pm	Atlanta Bus Station	2d 3h	12:05am	Lankershim/Magnolia - North Hollywood	Cheapest
	12:40am	Atlanta Bus Station	2d	10:30pm	Los Angeles Union Station	Fastest
	5:40am	Atlanta Bus Station	2d 2h	5:10am	Los Angeles Union Station	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	5:05pm	Atlanta Bus Station	2d 1h	3:20pm	Los Angeles Union Station	No tags
	7:00pm	Atlanta Bus Station	2d 1h	5:55pm	Los Angeles Union Station	No tags

Next departures for Atlanta to Los Angeles on September 22
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	8:05pm	Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Airport (Domestic Terminal)	2d 22h	3:30pm	Downtown LA (Flixbus Lot)	Cheapest
	12:40am	Atlanta Bus Station	2d	10:30pm	Los Angeles Union Station	Fastest
	5:40am	Atlanta Bus Station	2d 2h	5:10am	Los Angeles Union Station	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	5:05pm	Atlanta Bus Station	2d 1h	3:20pm	Los Angeles Union Station	No tags
	7:00pm	Atlanta Bus Station	2d 1h	5:55pm	Los Angeles Union Station	No tags

Next departures for Atlanta to Los Angeles on September 23
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	5:05pm	Atlanta Bus Station	2d 1h	3:20pm	Los Angeles Union Station	Cheapest
	12:40am	Atlanta Bus Station	2d	10:30pm	Los Angeles Union Station	Fastest
	5:40am	Atlanta Bus Station	2d 2h	5:10am	Los Angeles Union Station	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	5:05pm	Atlanta Bus Station	2d 1h	3:30pm	Downtown LA (Flixbus Lot)	No tags
	7:00pm	Atlanta Bus Station	2d 1h	5:55pm	Los Angeles Union Station	No tags

Next departures for Atlanta to Los Angeles on September 24
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	11:30pm	Atlanta Bus Station	3d 8h	5:20am	West LA - Expo/Sepulveda	Cheapest
	12:40am	Atlanta Bus Station	2d	10:30pm	Los Angeles Union Station	Fastest
	5:40am	Atlanta Bus Station	2d 2h	5:10am	Los Angeles Union Station	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	5:05pm	Atlanta Bus Station	2d 1h	3:20pm	Los Angeles Union Station	No tags
	7:00pm	Atlanta Bus Station	2d 1h	5:55pm	Los Angeles Union Station	No tags

Next departures for Atlanta to Los Angeles on September 25
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	4:50am	Atlanta Bus Station	3d 3h	5:05am	UCLA	Cheapest
	12:40am	Atlanta Bus Station	2d	10:30pm	Los Angeles Union Station	Fastest
	5:40am	Atlanta Bus Station	2d 2h	5:10am	Los Angeles Union Station	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	5:05pm	Atlanta Bus Station	2d 1h	3:20pm	Los Angeles Union Station	No tags
	7:00pm	Atlanta Bus Station	2d 1h	5:55pm	Los Angeles Union Station	No tags

Next departures for Atlanta to Los Angeles on September 26
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	7:00pm	Atlanta Bus Station	2d 4h	8:30pm	Lankershim/Magnolia - North Hollywood	Cheapest
	12:40am	Atlanta Bus Station	2d	10:30pm	Los Angeles Union Station	Fastest
	5:40am	Atlanta Bus Station	2d 2h	5:10am	Los Angeles Union Station	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	5:05pm	Atlanta Bus Station	2d 1h	3:20pm	Los Angeles Union Station	No tags
	7:00pm	Atlanta Bus Station	2d 1h	5:55pm	Los Angeles Union Station	No tags

Compare 2 ways to go from Atlanta to Los Angeles.

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average Price$130 - $637	Average Duration2d 8h	CO₂ emissions 78kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars	CheapestFastestMost eco-friendly
Train	Average Price$229 - $1,019	Average Duration3d 11h	CO₂ emissions 283kg CO₂e1 out of 5 stars

Busbud recommends taking the bus from Atlanta to Los Angeles

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as the good way to reach Los Angeles. The journey takes about 2 days, 8 hours 25 minutes and with fares starting at just $130, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

31bus per day

2d 8hAverage Duration

$130Cheapest ticket

78kgCO₂ emissions

Bus Atlanta, GA to Los Angeles, US: Trip Overview

Average ticket price$209

Average bus trip duration2d 8h

Number of daily buses31

Earliest bus departure12:40am

Distance1934 miles (3119 km)

Latest bus departure11:30pm

Compare bus companies

Greyhound

3.5/587,263 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

Wifi2.3

Greyhound Lines offers the most comprehensive intercity bus services in the United States. They operate a modern, environmentally friendly fleet that serves more than 2400 destinations and carries nearly 16 million passengers annually. When traveling with them, you can expect free WiFi, onboard entertainment, bathrooms, power outlets and decent legroom. One of the great perks of Greyhound is that they connect big cities and smaller towns in the US, where you usually can't get to by train or plane. If you're looking for safe and affordable transportation, Greyhound is a great choice.

Greyhound Atlanta Los Angeles recent customer reviews

Greyhound staff and bus drivers were professional and kept me updated with delays, I'll choose Greyhound again!

Jonathan C.

September 10, 2018

Great experience all around

Christopher M.

May 19, 2021

I was physically uncomfortable

James L.

April 23, 2021

FlixBus

3.5/510,575 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

Flixbus is a European bus operator that offers intercity and bus travel in over 38 countries. Known for their easy-to-spot lime green buses and for offering affordable transportation between cities in Europe and the Americas, Flixbus is a good option for those looking for an affordable, reliable bus company. In their buses, you'll find free WiFi, bathrooms, and power outlets. You can also pay extra to choose your seat and get extra legroom, or even buy a snack or drink onboard directly from the driver. You can reschedule your ticket for a small fee, which varies from $1 to $5, depending on how close you are to the departure date.

US bus companies: FlixBus, Greyhound, Tornado Bus, Los Limousines, Tufesa, Valley Transit, Senda Diamante

Atlanta to Los Angeles Bus

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Bus service from Atlanta to Los Angeles will be provided by the most trusted bus companies.

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

Where are the popular stops in Atlanta and Los Angeles?

Stops in Atlanta

A - Atlanta Airport

B - Doraville Tornado Bus Station

C - Atlanta Downtown Greyhound Station

D - Cleveland Ave

E - Doraville El Expreso Bus Station

Stops in Los Angeles

A - UCLA

B - Ramirez Street bus stop

C - 613 Maple Ave

D - Los Angeles International Airport

E - Downtown Westin Bonaventure

F - LAX Airport Holiday Inn

Frequently asked questions for your trip Atlanta, GA - Los Angeles, US

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Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

09/17

$340

09/18

$281

Today

$344

09/20

$283

09/21

$188

09/22

$215

09/23

$211

09/24

$216

The cheapest trip from Atlanta, GA to Los Angeles, US was searched and found on Sep 21, 2025 with a price of $188

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

You can expect to pay from $188 to $479 for a bus ticket from Atlanta, GA to Los Angeles, US based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $188 which is on 2025-09-21.

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Bus Travel Tips

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Much more than a mere vehicle taking you from Atlanta to Los Angeles, riding the bus will expose you to some of the most stunning panoramas while enroute to your final bus stop.

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 Atlanta to Los Angeles.

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Did you know?

9.2% of ground transportation in Europe is done by bus versus 7.4% by train.

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

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

What's the cheapest way to go from Atlanta, GA to Los Angeles, US?

The bus is the cheapest travel choice for this destination

Vehicle Type	Travel Time	Avg Price	Daily Departures
Vehicle TypeBus	Travel Time2d 8h	Avg Price$209	Daily Departures31
Vehicle TypeTrain	Travel Time3d 11h	Avg Price$466	Daily Departures1

Will you be returning to Atlanta, GA by bus?

Bus from Los Angeles, US to Atlanta, GA

You can also go to Los Angeles, US by train

Train from Atlanta, GA to Los Angeles, US

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