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

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

What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from New York City to Los Angeles?

Buses departing from Chinatown in New York City will take you to UCLA in Los Angeles.

Bus New York City to Los Angeles from $201 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for New York City to Los Angeles on November 26
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	10:00pm	NYC Midtown (31st St & 8th Ave)	2d 20h	3:50pm	Los Angeles Union Station	Cheapest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	11:59pm	NYC Midtown (31st St & 8th Ave)	2d 18h	3:00pm	Downtown LA (Flixbus Lot)	Fastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	10:50pm	New York Port Authority	2d 19h	2:50pm	Los Angeles Union Station	No tags
	Bus	11:00pm	New York Port Authority	2d 20h	4:50pm	Lankershim/Magnolia - North Hollywood	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	11:00pm	New York Port Authority	2d 19h	3:00pm	Downtown LA (Flixbus Lot)	No tags

Next departures for New York City to Los Angeles on November 27
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	12:00pm	Brooklyn (3 Av/38th St)	2d 23h	8:15am	Los Angeles Union Station	Cheapest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	1:35am	New York Port Authority	2d 16h	2:50pm	Los Angeles Union Station	Fastest
	Bus	1:35am	New York Port Authority	2d 17h	3:50pm	Los Angeles Union Station	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	10:50pm	New York Port Authority	2d 19h	2:50pm	Los Angeles Union Station	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	1:35am	New York Port Authority	2d 16h	3:00pm	Downtown LA (Flixbus Lot)	No tags

Next departures for New York City to Los Angeles on November 28
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	12:00pm	Brooklyn (3 Av/38th St)	2d 23h	8:15am	Los Angeles Union Station	Cheapest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	1:35am	New York Port Authority	2d 16h	2:50pm	Los Angeles Union Station	Fastest
	Bus	1:35am	New York Port Authority	2d 17h	3:50pm	Los Angeles Union Station	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	10:50pm	New York Port Authority	2d 19h	2:50pm	Los Angeles Union Station	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	1:35am	New York Port Authority	2d 16h	3:00pm	Downtown LA (Flixbus Lot)	No tags

Next departures for New York City to Los Angeles on November 29
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	12:00pm	Brooklyn (3 Av/38th St)	2d 23h	8:15am	Los Angeles Union Station	Cheapest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	1:35am	New York Port Authority	2d 16h	2:50pm	Los Angeles Union Station	Fastest
	Bus	1:35am	New York Port Authority	2d 17h	3:50pm	Los Angeles Union Station	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	10:50pm	New York Port Authority	2d 19h	2:50pm	Los Angeles Union Station	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	1:35am	New York Port Authority	2d 16h	3:00pm	Downtown LA (Flixbus Lot)	No tags

Next departures for New York City to Los Angeles on November 30
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	9:15pm	Chinatown	2d 20h	3:00pm	Downtown LA (Flixbus Lot)	Cheapest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	1:35am	New York Port Authority	2d 16h	2:50pm	Los Angeles Union Station	Fastest
	Bus	1:35am	New York Port Authority	2d 17h	3:50pm	Los Angeles Union Station	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	10:50pm	New York Port Authority	2d 19h	2:50pm	Los Angeles Union Station	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	1:35am	New York Port Authority	2d 16h	3:00pm	Downtown LA (Flixbus Lot)	No tags

Next departures for New York City to Los Angeles on December 1
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	9:15pm	Chinatown	2d 20h	3:00pm	Downtown LA (Flixbus Lot)	Cheapest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	1:35am	New York Port Authority	2d 16h	2:50pm	Los Angeles Union Station	Fastest
	Bus	1:35am	New York Port Authority	2d 17h	3:50pm	Los Angeles Union Station	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	10:50pm	New York Port Authority	2d 19h	2:50pm	Los Angeles Union Station	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	1:35am	New York Port Authority	2d 16h	3:00pm	Downtown LA (Flixbus Lot)	No tags

Next departures for New York City to Los Angeles on December 2
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	9:15pm	Chinatown	2d 20h	3:00pm	Downtown LA (Flixbus Lot)	Cheapest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	1:35am	New York Port Authority	2d 16h	2:50pm	Los Angeles Union Station	Fastest
	Bus	1:35am	New York Port Authority	2d 17h	3:50pm	Los Angeles Union Station	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	10:50pm	New York Port Authority	2d 19h	2:50pm	Los Angeles Union Station	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	1:35am	New York Port Authority	2d 16h	3:00pm	Downtown LA (Flixbus Lot)	No tags

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Compare 2 ways to go from New York City 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 3 days, 1 hour 6 minutes, and with fares starting at just $130, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

94bus per day

3d 1hAverage Duration

3936 kmDistance

98kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$130 - $1,087	Average Duration3d 1h	CO₂ emissions 98kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$334 - $5,389	Average Duration3d	CO₂ emissions 358kg CO₂e

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

Stops in New York City

A
Chinatown
122 Allen St, New York, NY 10002-3004
B
GW Bridge
4211 Broadway, New York, NY 10033, USA
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C
New York Port Authority
40-42, 625 8th Ave, New York, NY 10018, USA
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D
11th Ave (between W35th and W36th Street)
428-436 11th Ave, Stop across from Javits Convention Center, New York, NY 10018, USA
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E
Chinatown - E Broadway
127 E Broadway, New York, NY 10002, USA
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F
34th St & 9th Ave
367 W 34th St, New York, NY 10001, 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

3.5/587,397 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

Wifi2.4

Based on 87397 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 WiFi. Greyhound ticket prices on this trip start at $130

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

3.5/511,449 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

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Frequently asked questions about travelling from New York City to Los Angeles, US by bus

What is the travel distance from New York City to Los Angeles?
The distance between New York City and Los Angeles is approximately 3941 km (2443 miles).
What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from New York City to Los Angeles?
Buses departing from Chinatown in New York City will take you to UCLA in Los Angeles.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

11-24

$1,106

11-25

$850

Today

$813

11-27

$743

11-28

$603

11-29

$874

11-30

$751

12-01

$458

The cheapest trip from New York City to Los Angeles, US was searched and found on Dec 1, 2025 with a price of $458

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 $458 to $1,236 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 $458 which is on 2025-12-01.