How far is Los Angeles from New York City?

The distance separating Los Angeles and New York City is 2443 miles (3941 km).

What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Los Angeles to New York City?

Most of the buses traveling from Los Angeles to New York City leave from UCLA and arrive at Chinatown. These are the main pick-up and drop-off locations on this route, but you can find others that could fit better into your travel plans.

What are the best sights and things to do in New York City?

Once in New York City, you can start exploring the city and discover its surroundings. The top sights and things to do are Museum of Modern Art (MoMA), Broadway Shows, Governors Island, Times Square and The Shed.

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Next departures

Next departures for Los Angeles to New York City on September 14
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	11:30pm	Los Angeles Union Station	3d 1h	4:00am	New York Port Authority	CheapestFastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	11:30pm	Los Angeles Union Station	3d 15h	6:15pm	Queens Jamaica (44th Pl/Archer Ave)	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	11:30pm	Los Angeles Union Station	3d 15h	5:45pm	Queens (Flushing)	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	11:30pm	Los Angeles Union Station	3d 9h	11:30am	New York (Hudson Yards)	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	11:30pm	Los Angeles Union Station	3d 5h	7:50am	Chinatown	No tags

Next departures for Los Angeles to New York City on September 15
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	7:10am	Lankershim/Magnolia - North Hollywood	3d 13h	11:30pm	NYC Chinatown Lucky Star	Cheapest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	8:30pm	Los Angeles Union Station	2d 16h	3:35pm	NYC Midtown (31st St & 8th Ave)	Fastest
	12:30am	Los Angeles Union Station	3d	4:00am	New York Port Authority	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	8:30pm	Los Angeles Union Station	2d 18h	5:35pm	New York Port Authority	No tags
	12:55pm	Los Angeles Union Station	2d 18h	10:30am	New York Port Authority	No tags

Next departures for Los Angeles to New York City on September 16
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	11:15pm	UCLA	3d 14h	4:20pm	New York Port Authority	Cheapest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	8:30pm	Los Angeles Union Station	2d 16h	3:35pm	NYC Midtown (31st St & 8th Ave)	Fastest
	12:30am	Los Angeles Union Station	3d	4:00am	New York Port Authority	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	8:30pm	Los Angeles Union Station	2d 18h	5:35pm	New York Port Authority	No tags
	12:55pm	Los Angeles Union Station	2d 18h	10:30am	New York Port Authority	No tags

Next departures for Los Angeles to New York City on September 17
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	11:30pm	Los Angeles Union Station	3d 1h	4:00am	New York Port Authority	Cheapest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	8:30pm	Los Angeles Union Station	2d 16h	3:35pm	NYC Midtown (31st St & 8th Ave)	Fastest
	12:30am	Los Angeles Union Station	3d	4:00am	New York Port Authority	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	8:30pm	Los Angeles Union Station	2d 18h	5:35pm	New York Port Authority	No tags
	12:55pm	Los Angeles Union Station	2d 18h	10:30am	New York Port Authority	No tags

Next departures for Los Angeles to New York City on September 18
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	7:10am	Lankershim/Magnolia - North Hollywood	3d 1h	11:15am	Chinatown	Cheapest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	8:30pm	Los Angeles Union Station	2d 16h	3:35pm	NYC Midtown (31st St & 8th Ave)	Fastest
	12:30am	Los Angeles Union Station	3d	4:00am	New York Port Authority	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	8:30pm	Los Angeles Union Station	2d 18h	5:35pm	New York Port Authority	No tags
	12:55pm	Los Angeles Union Station	2d 18h	10:30am	New York Port Authority	No tags

Next departures for Los Angeles to New York City on September 19
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	3:05pm	Lankershim/Magnolia - North Hollywood	2d 21h	3:35pm	NYC Midtown (31st St & 8th Ave)	Cheapest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	8:30pm	Los Angeles Union Station	2d 16h	3:35pm	NYC Midtown (31st St & 8th Ave)	Fastest
	12:30am	Los Angeles Union Station	3d	4:00am	New York Port Authority	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	8:30pm	Los Angeles Union Station	2d 18h	5:35pm	New York Port Authority	No tags
	12:55pm	Los Angeles Union Station	2d 18h	10:30am	New York Port Authority	No tags

Next departures for Los Angeles to New York City on September 20
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	3:05pm	Lankershim/Magnolia - North Hollywood	2d 23h	5:05pm	Chinatown	Cheapest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	8:30pm	Los Angeles Union Station	2d 16h	3:35pm	NYC Midtown (31st St & 8th Ave)	Fastest
	12:30am	Los Angeles Union Station	3d	4:00am	New York Port Authority	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	8:30pm	Los Angeles Union Station	2d 18h	5:35pm	New York Port Authority	No tags
	12:55pm	Los Angeles Union Station	2d 18h	10:30am	New York Port Authority	No tags

Next departures for Los Angeles to New York City on September 21
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	7:10am	Lankershim/Magnolia - North Hollywood	3d 2h	12:45pm	NYC Midtown (31st St & 8th Ave)	Cheapest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	8:30pm	Los Angeles Union Station	2d 16h	3:35pm	NYC Midtown (31st St & 8th Ave)	Fastest
	12:30am	Los Angeles Union Station	3d	4:00am	New York Port Authority	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	8:30pm	Los Angeles Union Station	2d 18h	5:35pm	New York Port Authority	No tags
	12:55pm	Los Angeles Union Station	2d 18h	10:30am	New York Port Authority	No tags

Compare 2 ways to go from Los Angeles to New York City.

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average Price$116 - $560	Average Duration3d 4h	CO₂ emissions 98kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars	CheapestMost eco-friendly
Train	Average Price$231 - $743	Average Duration3d 1h	CO₂ emissions 358kg CO₂e1 out of 5 stars	Fastest

Busbud recommends taking the bus from Los Angeles to New York City

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as the good way to reach New York City. The journey takes about 3 days, 4 hours 55 minutes and with fares starting at just $116, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

113bus per day

3d 4hAverage Duration

$116Cheapest ticket

98kgCO₂ emissions

Bus Los Angeles, US to New York City: Trip Overview

Average ticket price$185

Average bus trip duration3d 4h

Number of daily buses113

Earliest bus departure12:25am

Distance2440 miles (3935 km)

Latest bus departure11:55pm

Compare bus companies

Greyhound

3.5/587,251 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 Lines, Inc. Los Angeles New York City recent customer reviews

Greyhound does nothing to train or control their drivers. One didn’t know how to operate the bus, one blew off a wifi request, and one was throwing people off the bus for kicks - stranded me in the middle of a 3000 mile trip just to be a jerk.

Jeff R.

July 7, 2024

Every stop and departure was late. Wifi did not work on this trip.

Andrew M.

March 14, 2019

FlixBus

3.5/510,514 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness4

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, Valley Transit, Tufesa, Senda Diamante

Los Angeles to New York City Bus

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We make it our job to connect you with the most dependable bus companies that cover bus service from Los Angeles to New York City.

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

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

Stops in New York City

A - Chinatown

B - New York Port Authority

C - GW Bridge

D - 11th Ave (between W35th and W36th Street)

E - Chinatown - E Broadway

F - 34th St & 9th Ave

Frequently asked questions for your trip Los Angeles, US - New York City

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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

09/12

$318

09/13

$268

Today

$304

09/15

$280

09/16

$245

09/17

$241

09/18

$178

09/19

$178

The cheapest trip from Los Angeles, US to New York City was searched and found on Sep 18, 2025 with a price of $178

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

You can expect to pay from $178 to $443 for a bus ticket from Los Angeles, US to New York City based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $178 which is on 2025-09-18.

About Bus Travel

Bus Travel Tips

If you're abroad, study some local language. Not only could it get you out of a pickle during your bus trip from Los Angeles to New York City but it'll also be endearing to native speakers who will surely appreciate your effort.

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 Los Angeles to New York City.

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 Los Angeles to New York City.

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

Did you know?

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

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.

The average number of passengers on a coach bus is 32 meaning that a bus could replace a minimum of at least 30 cars!

What's the cheapest way to go from Los Angeles, US to New York City?

The bus is the cheapest travel choice for this destination

Vehicle Type	Travel Time	Avg Price	Daily Departures
Vehicle TypeBus	Travel Time3d 4h	Avg Price$185	Daily Departures113
Vehicle TypeTrain	Travel Time3d 1h	Avg Price$360	Daily Departures6

Will you be returning to Los Angeles, US by bus?

Bus from New York City to Los Angeles, US

You can also go to New York City by train

Train from Los Angeles, US to New York City

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