Bus Tickets from Albany, NY to Los Angeles, US

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TodayJul 16
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TomorrowJul 17
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TueJul 22
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WedJul 23

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  • This trip is recommended because it is: Cheapest
    Departure time: July 17 at
    Departure city: Albany
    Departure location: Albany Bus Terminal
    Arrival time: July 20 at
    Destination city: Los Angeles
    Destination location: Lankershim/Magnolia - North Hollywood
    Operated by: Greyhound Lines, Inc.Greyhound Lines, Inc.
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • This trip is recommended because it is: Fastest
    Departure time: July 17 at
    Departure city: Albany
    Departure location: Albany Bus Terminal
    Arrival time: July 19 at
    Destination city: Los Angeles
    Destination location: Los Angeles Union Station
    Operated by: Greyhound Lines, Inc.Greyhound Lines, Inc.
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: July 17 at
    Departure city: Albany
    Departure location: Albany Bus Terminal
    Arrival time: July 19 at
    Destination city: Los Angeles
    Destination location: Los Angeles Union Station
    Operated by: Greyhound Lines, Inc.Greyhound Lines, Inc.
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: July 17 at
    Departure city: Albany
    Departure location: Albany Bus Terminal
    Arrival time: July 20 at
    Destination city: Los Angeles
    Destination location: Los Angeles Union Station
    Operated by: FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
    FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: July 17 at
    Departure city: Albany
    Departure location: Albany Bus Terminal
    Arrival time: July 20 at
    Destination city: Los Angeles
    Destination location: Los Angeles Union Station
    Operated by: Greyhound Lines, Inc.Greyhound Lines, Inc.
    Vehicle: BusDuration:

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Compare 2 ways to go from Albany to Los Angeles.

Average Price$180 - $773Average Duration3d 4h
99kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
CheapestMost eco-friendly
Average Price$284 - $2,131Average Duration2d 16h
359kg CO₂e1 out of 5 stars
Fastest
busbud logoBusbud recommends taking the bus from Albany to Los Angeles

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as the good way to reach Los Angeles. The journey takes about 3 days, 4 hours 5 minutes and with fares starting at just $180, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

17bus per day
3d 4hAverage Duration
$180Cheapest ticket
99kgCO₂ emissions

Bus Albany to Los Angeles: Trip Overview

Average ticket price$302
Average bus trip duration3d 4h
Number of daily buses17
Earliest bus departure4:20am
Distance2451 miles (3953 km)
Latest bus departure11:20pm

Albany to Los Angeles Bus

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

Best price found
07/14
$251
07/15
$247
Today
$268
07/17
$257
07/18
$238
07/19
$226
07/20
$231
07/21
$266
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Albany to Los Angeles was searched and found on Jul 19, 2025 with a price of $226

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

You can expect to pay from $226 to $685 for a bus ticket from Albany to Los Angeles based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $226 which is on 2025-07-19.

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 Albany and Los Angeles!

Much more than a mere vehicle taking you from Albany to Los Angeles, riding the bus will expose you to some of the most stunning panoramas while enroute to your final bus stop.

Taking the bus creates the smallest carbon footprint compared to other modes of transport. Not to mention that buses will allow you to discover scenic gems from Albany to Los Angeles that are otherwise impossible to come by with a plane.

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

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.

9.2% of ground transportation in Europe is done by bus versus 7.4% by train.

Did you know some bus companies in Germany offer to their passenger low-costs snacks and regional beer based on their destination? Prosit!

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

busbud logoThe bus is the cheapest travel choice for this destination

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Train from Albany, NY to Los Angeles, US

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