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

The cheapest bus tickets from Los Angeles to Washington start from JP¥16,959. The average price for this route is around JP¥34,305. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.

How long is the bus ride from Los Angeles to Washington?

The average bus travel time from Los Angeles to Washington is 2d 21h, covering a distance of 3697 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 2d 10h and is operated by Greyhound .

Which bus companies service the Los Angeles to Washington route?

Several major bus companies operate on this route with 27 buses available per day.

What are the earliest and latest departure times for the bus from Los Angeles to Washington?

The earliest bus departs from Los Angeles to Washington at 7:10am. And the latest bus departs at 11:30pm.

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

A bus trip from Los Angeles to Washington generates an estimated 92.40752499999999 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.

Bus Los Angeles to Washington from JP¥18,740 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Los Angeles to Washington on April 30
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	1:20pm	Downtown LA (Flixbus Lot)	2d 22h	3:05pm	Hyattsville New Carrollton Bus Stop	Cheapest
	Bus	8:30pm	Los Angeles Union Station	2d 10h	10:20am	Union Station	Fastest
	Bus	12:55pm	Los Angeles Union Station	2d 14h	6:45am	Union Station	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	12:55pm	Los Angeles Union Station	2d 20h	12:15pm	Bethesda - 4550 Montgomery Ave	No tags
	Bus	11:30pm	Los Angeles Union Station	2d 23h	2:25am	Union Station	No tags

Next departures for Los Angeles to Washington on May 1
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	1:20pm	Downtown LA (Flixbus Lot)	2d 22h	3:05pm	Hyattsville New Carrollton Bus Stop	Cheapest
	Bus	8:30pm	Los Angeles Union Station	2d 10h	10:20am	Union Station	Fastest
	Bus	12:55pm	Los Angeles Union Station	2d 14h	6:45am	Union Station	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	6:00pm	Los Angeles Union Station	2d 18h	3:35pm	Bethesda - 4550 Montgomery Ave	No tags
	Bus	11:30pm	Los Angeles Union Station	2d 23h	2:25am	Union Station	No tags

Next departures for Los Angeles to Washington on May 2
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	12:55pm	Los Angeles Union Station	2d 14h	6:45am	Union Station	Cheapest
	Bus	8:30pm	Los Angeles Union Station	2d 10h	10:20am	Union Station	Fastest
	Bus	11:30pm	Los Angeles Union Station	2d 23h	2:25am	Union Station	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	12:55pm	Los Angeles Union Station	2d 20h	12:15pm	Bethesda - 4550 Montgomery Ave	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	6:00pm	Los Angeles Union Station	3d 4h	1:40am	Dupont Circle	No tags

Next departures for Los Angeles to Washington on May 3
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	12:55pm	Los Angeles Union Station	2d 14h	6:45am	Union Station	Cheapest
	Bus	8:30pm	Los Angeles Union Station	2d 10h	10:20am	Union Station	Fastest
	Bus	11:30pm	Los Angeles Union Station	2d 23h	2:25am	Union Station	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	6:00pm	Los Angeles Union Station	3d 4h	1:40am	Dupont Circle	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	9:35am	Downtown LA (Flixbus Lot)	2d 17h	5:35am	Union Station	No tags

Next departures for Los Angeles to Washington on May 4
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	9:30pm	Lankershim/Magnolia - North Hollywood	3d 11h	12:15pm	Bethesda - 4550 Montgomery Ave	Cheapest
	Bus	8:30pm	Los Angeles Union Station	2d 10h	10:20am	Union Station	Fastest
	Bus	12:55pm	Los Angeles Union Station	2d 14h	6:45am	Union Station	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	12:55pm	Los Angeles Union Station	2d 20h	12:15pm	Bethesda - 4550 Montgomery Ave	No tags
	Bus	11:30pm	Los Angeles Union Station	2d 23h	2:25am	Union Station	No tags

Next departures for Los Angeles to Washington on May 5
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	7:10am	Lankershim/Magnolia - North Hollywood	3d 2h	12:15pm	Bethesda - 4550 Montgomery Ave	Cheapest
	Bus	8:30pm	Los Angeles Union Station	2d 10h	10:20am	Union Station	Fastest
	Bus	12:55pm	Los Angeles Union Station	2d 14h	6:45am	Union Station	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	12:55pm	Los Angeles Union Station	2d 20h	12:15pm	Bethesda - 4550 Montgomery Ave	No tags
	Bus	11:30pm	Los Angeles Union Station	2d 23h	2:25am	Union Station	No tags

Next departures for Los Angeles to Washington on May 6
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	7:10am	Lankershim/Magnolia - North Hollywood	3d 2h	12:15pm	Bethesda - 4550 Montgomery Ave	Cheapest
	Bus	8:30pm	Los Angeles Union Station	2d 10h	10:20am	Union Station	Fastest
	Bus	12:55pm	Los Angeles Union Station	2d 14h	6:45am	Union Station	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	12:55pm	Los Angeles Union Station	2d 20h	12:15pm	Bethesda - 4550 Montgomery Ave	No tags
	Bus	11:30pm	Los Angeles Union Station	2d 23h	2:25am	Union Station	No tags

Next departures for Los Angeles to Washington on May 7
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	9:30pm	Lankershim/Magnolia - North Hollywood	3d 15h	3:35pm	Bethesda - 4550 Montgomery Ave	Cheapest
	Bus	8:30pm	Los Angeles Union Station	2d 10h	10:20am	Union Station	Fastest
	Bus	12:55pm	Los Angeles Union Station	2d 14h	6:45am	Union Station	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	12:55pm	Los Angeles Union Station	2d 20h	12:15pm	Bethesda - 4550 Montgomery Ave	No tags
	Bus	11:30pm	Los Angeles Union Station	2d 23h	2:25am	Union Station	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 1:13 PM PDT.

Compare 2 ways to go from Los Angeles to Washington

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the Bus stands out as a good way to reach Washington. The journey takes about 2 days, 21 hours 15 minutes, and with fares starting at just JP¥16,959, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

27bus per day

2d 21hAverage Duration

3697 kmDistance

92kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average PriceJP¥16,959 - JP¥90,952	Average Duration2d 21h	CO₂ emissions 92kg CO₂e
Train	Average PriceJP¥37,301 - JP¥430,614	Average Duration2d 22h	CO₂ emissions 336kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Los Angeles and Washington?

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

Stops in Washington

A
Dupont Circle
1500 20th St NW, Washington, DC 20036, USA
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B
Union Station
6 Union Station Dr NE, Washington, DC 20002, USA
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C
Metro Center Station
663 11th St NW, Washington, D.C., DC 20004, USA
Visit page
D
L’Enfant Plaza
In front of McDonald's, 400 C St SW, Washington, DC 20024, USA
E
10th Street NW
Charter bus loading zone in front of Madame Tussaud's, 610 10th St NW, Washington, DC 20001, USA
F
Foggy Bottom
1905 G St NW, Washington, DC 20431, USA

Compare bus companies

Greyhound

3.5/587,546 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.4

Wi‑Fi2.4

Based on 87546 reviews, the company was rated 3.5 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the temperature but often complained with the Wi‑Fi. Greyhound ticket prices on this trip start at JP¥16,959

US bus companies:FlixBus, Greyhound, Futura, Elite, Chihuahuenses, Tufesa, Valley Transit

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Los Angeles, US to Washington, DC, US by bus

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

How much is the bus ticket from Los Angeles to Washington?
The cheapest bus tickets from Los Angeles to Washington start from JP¥16,959. The average price for this route is around JP¥34,305. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.
How long is the bus ride from Los Angeles to Washington?
The average bus travel time from Los Angeles to Washington is 2d 21h, covering a distance of 3697 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 2d 10h and is operated by Greyhound.
Which bus companies service the Los Angeles to Washington route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 27 buses available per day.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the bus from Los Angeles to Washington?
The earliest bus departs from Los Angeles to Washington at 7:10am. And the latest bus departs at 11:30pm.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Los Angeles to Washington?
A bus trip from Los Angeles to Washington generates an estimated 92.40752499999999 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

04-28

JP¥37,977

04-29

JP¥41,432

Today

JP¥42,417

05-01

JP¥44,227

05-02

JP¥33,952

05-03

JP¥31,978

05-04

JP¥29,920

05-05

JP¥32,962

The cheapest trip from Los Angeles, US to Washington, DC, US was searched and found on May 4, 2026 with a price of JP¥29,920

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 Washington, DC, US, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from JP¥29,920 to JP¥86,323 for a bus ticket from Los Angeles, US to Washington, DC, US based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at JP¥29,920 which is on 2026-05-04.