How much does a bus ticket from Austin to Los Angeles cost?

The bus ticket price from Austin to Los Angeles starts at US$121. The best way to find cheap bus tickets from Austin 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!

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

The average travel time between Austin and Los Angeles is around 1d 18h, although the fastest bus will take about 1d 6h. This is the time it takes to travel the 1974 km that separates the two cities.

How many daily bus connections are there between Austin and Los Angeles?

The number of buses from Austin to Los Angeles can differ depending on the day of the week. On average, there are 38 on this route. Some buses run direct routes, while others have layovers. Simplify your bus trip from Austin to Los Angeles by comparing and selecting the bus that fits your travel style and budget on Busbud.

Which bus companies travel from Austin to Los Angeles?

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

What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Austin to Los Angeles?

Buses travelling between Austin and Los Angeles leave from Greyhound Station or Airport Blvd and arrive at UCLA, Ramirez Street bus stop, 613 Maple Ave.

Bus Austin to Los Angeles from US$127 | Refundable Tickets

Next departures

Next departures from Austin to Los Angeles on 4 November
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	23:45	Austin Eastside Bus Plaza	1d 11h	09:10	Los Angeles Union Station	Cheapest
Greyhound Lines Mexico + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	03:30	Austin Eastside Bus Plaza	1d 7h	09:10	Los Angeles Union Station	Fastest
Greyhound Lines Mexico + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	07:55	Austin Eastside Bus Plaza	1d 12h	17:55	Los Angeles Union Station	No tags
Valley Transit + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	19:55	Austin Eastside Bus Plaza	1d 11h	05:10	Los Angeles Union Station	No tags
Greyhound Lines Mexico + Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	03:05	Austin Eastside Bus Plaza	1d 13h	15:00	Downtown LA (Flixbus Lot)	No tags

Next departures from Austin to Los Angeles on 5 November
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	23:45	Austin Eastside Bus Plaza	1d 11h	09:10	Los Angeles Union Station	Cheapest
Greyhound Lines Mexico + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	03:30	Austin Eastside Bus Plaza	1d 7h	09:10	Los Angeles Union Station	Fastest
Greyhound Lines Mexico + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	07:55	Austin Eastside Bus Plaza	1d 12h	17:55	Los Angeles Union Station	No tags
Valley Transit + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	19:55	Austin Eastside Bus Plaza	1d 11h	05:10	Los Angeles Union Station	No tags
Greyhound Lines Mexico + Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	03:05	Austin Eastside Bus Plaza	1d 13h	15:00	Downtown LA (Flixbus Lot)	No tags

Next departures from Austin to Los Angeles on 8 November
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Greyhound Lines Mexico + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	07:55	Austin Eastside Bus Plaza	1d 12h	17:55	Los Angeles Union Station	Cheapest
Greyhound Lines Mexico + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	03:30	Austin Eastside Bus Plaza	1d 7h	09:10	Los Angeles Union Station	Fastest
	14:25	Austin Eastside Bus Plaza	1d 10h	22:30	Los Angeles Union Station	No tags
Valley Transit + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	19:55	Austin Eastside Bus Plaza	1d 11h	05:10	Los Angeles Union Station	No tags
Greyhound Lines Mexico + Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	03:30	Austin Eastside Bus Plaza	1d 13h	15:00	Downtown LA (Flixbus Lot)	No tags

Next departures from Austin to Los Angeles on 10 November
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Greyhound Lines Mexico + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	03:30	Austin Eastside Bus Plaza	1d 7h	09:10	Los Angeles Union Station	CheapestFastest
Greyhound Lines Mexico + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	07:55	Austin Eastside Bus Plaza	1d 12h	17:55	Los Angeles Union Station	No tags
Valley Transit + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	19:55	Austin Eastside Bus Plaza	1d 11h	05:10	Los Angeles Union Station	No tags
Greyhound Lines Mexico + Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	03:30	Austin Eastside Bus Plaza	1d 13h	15:00	Downtown LA (Flixbus Lot)	No tags
	14:25	Austin Eastside Bus Plaza	1d 10h	22:30	Los Angeles Union Station	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Today at 4:43 AM CST.

Compare 2 ways to travel from Austin 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 1 day, 18 hours 30 minutes and with fares starting at just US$121, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

38bus per day

1d 18hAverage duration

1990 kmDistance

50kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average priceUS$121 - US$462	Average duration1d 18h	CO₂ emissions 50kg CO₂e
Train	Average priceUS$142 - US$535	Average duration3d	CO₂ emissions 179kg CO₂e

Bus Austin, TX, US to Los Angeles, US: Trip Overview

Average ticket priceUS$208

Average bus trip duration1d 18h

Number of daily buses38

Earliest bus departure02:30

Distance1990 km

Latest bus departure23:45

Compare bus companies

Greyhound

3.5/587 348 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

WiFi2.4

FlixBus

3.5/511 163 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

WiFi2.7

Valley Transit

3/533 reviews

Staff3.8

Timeliness3.4

Cleanliness2.9

WiFi2.3

US Bus Companies: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, ALSA, Greyhound, Intercape, Trenitalia, Sindbad

Austin to Los Angeles Bus

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Where are the popular stops in Austin and Los Angeles?

Stops in Austin

A - Greyhound Station

B - Airport Blvd

C - Brazos St

D - Ben White Bd & I-35

Stops in Los Angeles

A - UCLA

B - Ramirez Street bus stop

C - 613 Maple Ave

D - Los Angeles International Airport

E - Downtown Westin Bonaventure

F - LAX Airport Holiday Inn

Frequently asked questions on the trip Austin, TX, US - Los Angeles, US

How much does a bus ticket from Austin to Los Angeles cost?
The bus ticket price from Austin to Los Angeles starts at US$121. The best way to find cheap bus tickets from Austin 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!
How long is the bus ride from Austin to Los Angeles?
The average travel time between Austin and Los Angeles is around 1d 18h, although the fastest bus will take about 1d 6h. This is the time it takes to travel the 1974 km that separates the two cities.
How many daily bus connections are there between Austin and Los Angeles?
The number of buses from Austin to Los Angeles can differ depending on the day of the week. On average, there are 38 on this route. Some buses run direct routes, while others have layovers. Simplify your bus trip from Austin to Los Angeles by comparing and selecting the bus that fits your travel style and budget on Busbud.
Which bus companies travel from Austin to Los Angeles?
When taking the bus from Austin to Los Angeles, you can travel comfortably and safely with Greyhound, FlixBus, Valley Transit.
What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Austin to Los Angeles?
Buses travelling between Austin and Los Angeles leave from Greyhound Station or Airport Blvd and arrive at UCLA, Ramirez Street bus stop, 613 Maple Ave.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

31/10

US$239

01/11

US$208

Today

US$212

03/11

US$199

04/11

US$182

05/11

US$179

06/11

No data

07/11

US$153

The cheapest trip from Austin, TX, US to Los Angeles, US was searched and found on 07 Nov 2025 with a price of US$153

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

You can expect to pay from US$153 to US$336 for a bus ticket from Austin, TX, US to Los Angeles, US based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at US$153, which is on 2025-11-07.

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 Austin and Los Angeles!

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

Buses are energy-efficient. Carrying a passenger over 100 kms by coach only takes 0.6-0.9 liters of gas. Compare that to the 2.6 liters required by high-speed train, 6.6 liters by airplane and 7.6 liters by gas-powered car, and it's clear that the bus is a more environmentally-conscious option for your bus transportation from Austin to Los Angeles.

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

Did you know?

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!

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

The word 'bus' is an abbreviation of 'omnibus" which means 'for all' in Latin as buses were meant to be transportation for everybody.

What's the cheapest way to go from Austin, TX, US 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 time1d 18h	Avg priceUS$208	Daily departures38
Vehicle typeTrain	Travel time3d	Avg priceUS$301	Daily departures1

Will you be returning to Austin, TX, US by bus?

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