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Today28 Mar
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from US$258
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One passenger / one way

02:20
3d
23:30
Boston - Boston (South Station)
Cheapest
Los Angeles - N. Hollywood (Lankershim)
Cheapest
02:20
2d21h
21:00
Boston - Boston (South Station)
2nd CheapestFastest
Los Angeles - Los Angeles Union Station
2nd Cheapest
Fastest
19:45
2d22h
15:20
Boston - Boston (South Station)
Los Angeles - Los Angeles Union Station
20:30
3d15h
09:10
Boston - Boston (South Station)
Los Angeles - Los Angeles Union Station
02:20
2d22h
22:10
Boston - Boston (South Station)
Los Angeles - Union Station
Bus Boston to Los Angeles: Trip Overview

Bus Boston to Los Angeles: Trip Overview

Average ticket priceUS$221
Average bus trip duration3d 7h
Number of daily buses23
Earliest bus departure01:30
Distance2586 miles
Latest bus departure23:59

Boston to Los Angeles buses

Information on this bus route

Daily Buses23
Earliest and Latest Bus Departures01:30 - 23:59
Minimum PriceUS$166
Average Ticket PriceUS$221
Minimum Trip Duration2d21h
Average Bus Trip Duration3d7h
Distance2586 miles
Bus companies on this routeFlixBus, Greyhound
Frequently Asked Questions

Frequently asked questions on the trip Boston - Los Angeles

The average bus ticket price from Boston to Los Angeles is US$221. The best way to find cheap bus tickets from Boston to Los Angeles is to book your tickets as early as possible. Prices tend to rise as your travel date approaches, so book in advance to secure the best prices!

The average travel time between Boston and Los Angeles is around 3d 7h, although the fastest bus will take about 2d 21h. This is the time it takes to travel the 2588 miles that separates the two cities.

The number of buses from Boston to Los Angeles can differ depending on the day of the week. On average, there are 23 on this route. Some buses run direct routes, while others have layovers. Simplify your bus trip from Boston to Los Angeles by comparing and selecting the bus that fits your travel style and budget on Busbud.

When taking the bus from Boston to Los Angeles, you can travel comfortably and safely with FlixBus, Greyhound.

Buses travelling between Boston and Los Angeles leave from Newton, Riverside Station or South Station and arrive at Ramirez Street bus stop, UCLA, Downtown Tufesa Station.

Find cheapest prices for buses

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found
26/03
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27/03
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Today
US$166
29/03
US$214
30/03
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31/03
US$181
01/04
US$209
02/04
US$208
The cheapest trip from Boston to Los Angeles was searched and found on 28 Mar 2024 with a price of US$166

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

You can expect to pay from US$166 to US$280 for a bus ticket from Boston to Los Angeles based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at US$181, which is on 2024-03-31.

Usually FlixBus will charge you higher prices for tickets closer to the departure date. To find the best prices, you should be flexible on your date of travel.

About Bus Travel

Bus Travel Tips

Make friends with the driver. They usually know a lot about your destination and may even recommend which side of the bus to sit on to get the best views on the road between Boston and Los Angeles!

Start sightseeing the minute your bus leaves the station. If you're on the night bus from Boston to Los Angeles, get comfy and count the stars.

Buses have the smallest carbon footprint of all motorized transport modes. A bus going from Boston to Los Angeles will emit half the CO2 emitted by a train, and radically less than a car or an airplane.

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

Did you know?

It takes 27 hours to go by bus from Lima to Cusco, one of the craziest bus trips on the world. This route is used daily by locals and backpackers.

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

One of the longest bus route in the world goes all the way from Ontario to Alberta in Canada (with the same bus). This trip is 3,435 km or 2,135 miles long and the price is a bit under $100.

What's the cheapest way to go from Boston to Los Angeles?

The bus is the cheapest travel choice for this destination
Vehicle typeTravel timeAvg priceDaily departures
Vehicle typeBusTravel time3d 7hAvg priceUS$221Daily departures23
Vehicle typeTrainTravel time3d 15hAvg priceUS$395Daily departures7

The best way to travel between Boston and Los Angeles is by bus. By choosing the bus, you'll get to save some money as you travel to your destination, as ticket prices cost US$221 on average. If you're on a budget, you'll find cheap tickets from US$121. If you're looking for the fastest way to get to Los Angeles, choose the bus, as it will take you from Boston to Los Angeles in about 3d 7h – that's the fastest way to get there!

Will you be returning to Boston by bus?

Bus from Los Angeles to Boston

You can also go to Los Angeles by train

Train from Boston to Los Angeles

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