What is the distance between Newark and Los Angeles?

It's about 3926 km (2435 miles) from Newark to Los Angeles.

What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Newark to Los Angeles?

Buses departing from Penn Station in Newark will take you to UCLA in Los Angeles.

Bus Newark to Los Angeles from $230 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Newark to Los Angeles on November 25
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	11:35pm	Newark Penn Station	2d 20h	4:50pm	Lankershim/Magnolia - North Hollywood	Cheapest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	11:35pm	Newark Penn Station	2d 18h	2:50pm	Los Angeles Union Station	Fastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	11:35pm	Newark Penn Station	2d 18h	3:00pm	Downtown LA (Flixbus Lot)	No tags

Next departures for Newark to Los Angeles on November 27
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	2:15am	Newark Penn Station	2d 15h	2:50pm	Los Angeles Union Station	CheapestFastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	11:35pm	Newark Penn Station	2d 18h	2:50pm	Los Angeles Union Station	No tags
	Bus	2:15am	Newark Penn Station	2d 17h	4:50pm	Lankershim/Magnolia - North Hollywood	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	2:15am	Newark Penn Station	2d 15h	3:00pm	Downtown LA (Flixbus Lot)	No tags
	Bus	11:35pm	Newark Penn Station	2d 20h	4:50pm	Lankershim/Magnolia - North Hollywood	No tags

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Compare 2 ways to go from Newark 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 2 days, 18 hours 15 minutes, and with fares starting at just $236, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

8bus per day

2d 18hAverage Duration

3922 kmDistance

98kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$236 - $1,060	Average Duration2d 18h	CO₂ emissions 98kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$451 - $5,313	Average Duration3d	CO₂ emissions 357kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Newark and Los Angeles?

Stops in Newark

A
Penn Station
1 Raymond Plaza West, Newark, NJ 07102
B
Newark Liberty International Airport
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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

3.5/587,394 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

Wifi2.4

FlixBus

3.5/511,441 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

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Frequently asked questions about travelling from Newark, NJ to Los Angeles, US by bus

What is the distance between Newark and Los Angeles?
It's about 3926 km (2435 miles) from Newark to Los Angeles.
What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Newark to Los Angeles?
Buses departing from Penn Station in Newark 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

11-23

No data

11-24

$566

Today

$624

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11-27

$505

11-28

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11-29

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11-30

$640

The cheapest trip from Newark, NJ to Los Angeles, US was searched and found on Nov 27, 2025 with a price of $505

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

You can expect to pay from $505 to $763 for a bus ticket from Newark, NJ to Los Angeles, US based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $505 which is on 2025-11-27.