What is the travel distance from New York City to Los Angeles?

New York City and Los Angeles are 2443 miles (3941 km) apart.

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

The majority of buses traveling from New York City to Los Angeles start their journey at New York Port Authority and wind up at Ramirez Street bus stop. These are the most popular 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 Rose Bowl Loop, Disneyland, Getty Center, Universal Studios & Universal City Walk and Walt Disney Concert Hall.

Bus New York City to Los Angeles from $125 | Refundable Tickets

Next departures

Next departures for New York City to Los Angeles on October 17
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	9:15pm	Chinatown	2d 21h	3:20pm	Los Angeles Union Station	Cheapest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	11:59pm	NYC Midtown (31st St & 8th Ave)	2d 18h	3:20pm	Los Angeles Union Station	Fastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	10:50pm	New York Port Authority	2d 19h	3:20pm	Los Angeles Union Station	No tags
	11:00pm	New York Port Authority	2d 20h	4:50pm	Lankershim/Magnolia - North Hollywood	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	11:00pm	New York Port Authority	2d 19h	3:30pm	Downtown LA (Flixbus Lot)	No tags

Next departures for New York City to Los Angeles on October 18
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	10:00pm	NYC Midtown (31st St & 8th Ave)	4d 10h	5:05am	UCLA	Cheapest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	1:35am	New York Port Authority	2d 16h	3:20pm	Los Angeles Union Station	Fastest
	1:35am	New York Port Authority	2d 17h	3:50pm	Los Angeles Union Station	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	10:50pm	New York Port Authority	2d 19h	3:20pm	Los Angeles Union Station	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	1:35am	New York Port Authority	2d 16h	3:30pm	Downtown LA (Flixbus Lot)	No tags

Next departures for New York City to Los Angeles on October 19
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	9:15pm	Chinatown	2d 21h	3:20pm	Los Angeles Union Station	Cheapest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	1:35am	New York Port Authority	2d 16h	3:20pm	Los Angeles Union Station	Fastest
	1:35am	New York Port Authority	2d 17h	3:50pm	Los Angeles Union Station	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	10:50pm	New York Port Authority	2d 19h	3:20pm	Los Angeles Union Station	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	1:35am	New York Port Authority	2d 16h	3:30pm	Downtown LA (Flixbus Lot)	No tags

Next departures for New York City to Los Angeles on October 20
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	9:15pm	Chinatown	2d 21h	3:20pm	Los Angeles Union Station	Cheapest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	1:35am	New York Port Authority	2d 16h	3:20pm	Los Angeles Union Station	Fastest
	1:35am	New York Port Authority	2d 17h	3:50pm	Los Angeles Union Station	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	10:50pm	New York Port Authority	2d 19h	3:20pm	Los Angeles Union Station	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	1:35am	New York Port Authority	2d 16h	3:30pm	Downtown LA (Flixbus Lot)	No tags

Next departures for New York City to Los Angeles on October 21
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	10:00pm	NYC Midtown (31st St & 8th Ave)	4d 10h	5:05am	UCLA	Cheapest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	1:35am	New York Port Authority	2d 16h	3:20pm	Los Angeles Union Station	Fastest
	1:35am	New York Port Authority	2d 17h	3:50pm	Los Angeles Union Station	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	10:50pm	New York Port Authority	2d 19h	3:20pm	Los Angeles Union Station	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	1:35am	New York Port Authority	2d 16h	3:30pm	Downtown LA (Flixbus Lot)	No tags

Next departures for New York City to Los Angeles on October 22
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	1:40pm	GW Bridge	2d 21h	8:15am	Los Angeles Union Station	Cheapest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	1:35am	New York Port Authority	2d 16h	3:20pm	Los Angeles Union Station	Fastest
	1:35am	New York Port Authority	2d 17h	3:50pm	Los Angeles Union Station	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	10:50pm	New York Port Authority	2d 19h	3:20pm	Los Angeles Union Station	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	1:35am	New York Port Authority	2d 16h	3:30pm	Downtown LA (Flixbus Lot)	No tags

Next departures for New York City to Los Angeles on October 23
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	10:00pm	NYC Midtown (31st St & 8th Ave)	4d 10h	5:05am	UCLA	Cheapest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	1:35am	New York Port Authority	2d 16h	3:20pm	Los Angeles Union Station	Fastest
	1:35am	New York Port Authority	2d 17h	3:50pm	Los Angeles Union Station	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	10:50pm	New York Port Authority	2d 19h	3:20pm	Los Angeles Union Station	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	1:35am	New York Port Authority	2d 16h	3:30pm	Downtown LA (Flixbus Lot)	No tags

Next departures for New York City to Los Angeles on October 24
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	11:00pm	New York Port Authority	4d 9h	5:05am	UCLA	Cheapest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	1:35am	New York Port Authority	2d 16h	3:20pm	Los Angeles Union Station	Fastest
	1:35am	New York Port Authority	2d 17h	3:50pm	Los Angeles Union Station	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	10:50pm	New York Port Authority	2d 19h	3:20pm	Los Angeles Union Station	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	1:35am	New York Port Authority	2d 16h	3:30pm	Downtown LA (Flixbus Lot)	No tags

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

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average Price$100 - $733	Average Duration3d 1h	CO₂ emissions 99kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars	CheapestMost eco-friendly
Train	Average Price$231 - $2,153	Average Duration3d	CO₂ emissions 358kg CO₂e1 out of 5 stars	Fastest

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

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as the good way to reach Los Angeles. The journey takes about 3 days, 1 hour 30 minutes and with fares starting at just $100, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

105bus per day

3d 1hAverage Duration

$100Cheapest ticket

99kgCO₂ emissions

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

Average ticket price$184

Average bus trip duration3d 1h

Number of daily buses105

Earliest bus departure1:30am

Distance2452 miles (3954 km)

Latest bus departure11:59pm

Compare bus companies

Greyhound

3.5/587,320 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

Wifi2.4

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. New York City Los Angeles recent customer reviews

Didn’t like not knowing exact gate for departure and more details should have been given for drop station besides location bc there are two stations and union is a complex station for people picking up if they’ve never been there, but besides that it wasn’t bad and notifications were given about delays and the drivers were good.

Sian D.

March 22, 2025

FlixBus

3.5/510,936 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.

FlixBus New York City Los Angeles recent customer reviews

Very satisfied

Gagandeep S.

August 16, 2024

US bus companies: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, ALSA, Greyhound, Intercape, Trenitalia, Sindbad

New York City to Los Angeles Bus

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

Stops in New York City

A - New York Port Authority

B - Chinatown

C - GW Bridge

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

E - Chinatown - E Broadway

F - 34th St & 9th Ave

Stops in Los Angeles

A - Ramirez Street bus stop

B - UCLA

C - 613 Maple Ave

D - Los Angeles International Airport

E - Downtown Westin Bonaventure

F - LAX Airport Holiday Inn

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

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

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10/15

$541

10/16

$514

Today

$505

10/18

$545

10/19

$241

10/20

$230

10/21

$193

10/22

$142

The cheapest trip from New York City to Los Angeles, US was searched and found on Oct 22, 2025 with a price of $142

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

You can expect to pay from $142 to $670 for a bus ticket from New York City to Los Angeles, US based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $142 which is on 2025-10-22.

About Bus Travel

Bus Travel Tips

Meet and talk to locals at the bus stations while traveling from New York City 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.

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

Buses have one of the smallest carbon footprints of motorized transport modes. A bus going from New York City to Los Angeles will emit less CO2 than a car or an airplane.

Tune out to the fine sounds of your best music playlist on your bus trip from New York City to Los Angeles while indulging in miles on end of beautiful scenic views.

Did you know?

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

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

Did you know there are on average 4,400 intercity bus departures every day in the US only? This number has been growing for 9 years in a row, yay!

What's the cheapest way to go from New York City 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 Time3d 1h	Avg Price$184	Daily Departures105
Vehicle TypeTrain	Travel Time3d	Avg Price$369	Daily Departures6

Will you be returning to New York City by bus?

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