How far is Austin from Los Angeles?

The distance separating Austin and Los Angeles is 1224 miles (1974 km).

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

Most of the buses traveling from Austin to Los Angeles leave from Greyhound Station and arrive at UCLA. These are the most popular pick-up and drop-off locations on this route, but you can also find other options that could better fit your plans.

What are the best sights and things to do in Los Angeles?

Once in Los Angeles, you can start exploring the city and discover its surroundings. The top sights and things to do are Getty Center, Griffith Park, Sunset Strip, Norton Simon Museum and Los Angeles County Museum Of Art.

Bus Austin to Los Angeles from $127 | Refundable Tickets

Next departures

Next departures for Austin to Los Angeles on November 3
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	10:50pm	Austin South Congress	1d 12h	9:10am	Los Angeles Union Station	Cheapest
	2:25pm	Austin Eastside Bus Plaza	1d 10h	10:30pm	Los Angeles Union Station	Fastest
Valley Transit + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	7:55pm	Austin Eastside Bus Plaza	1d 11h	5:10am	Los Angeles Union Station	No tags
	11:45pm	Austin Eastside Bus Plaza	1d 11h	9:10am	Los Angeles Union Station	No tags
Greyhound Lines Mexico + Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	8:45pm	Austin Eastside Bus Plaza	1d 20h	3:00pm	Downtown LA (Flixbus Lot)	No tags

Next departures for Austin to Los Angeles on November 4
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	11:45pm	Austin Eastside Bus Plaza	1d 11h	9:10am	Los Angeles Union Station	Cheapest
Greyhound Lines Mexico + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	3:30am	Austin Eastside Bus Plaza	1d 7h	9:10am	Los Angeles Union Station	Fastest
Greyhound Lines Mexico + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	7:55am	Austin Eastside Bus Plaza	1d 12h	5:55pm	Los Angeles Union Station	No tags
Valley Transit + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	7:55pm	Austin Eastside Bus Plaza	1d 11h	5:10am	Los Angeles Union Station	No tags
Greyhound Lines Mexico + Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	3:05am	Austin Eastside Bus Plaza	1d 13h	3:00pm	Downtown LA (Flixbus Lot)	No tags

Next departures for Austin to Los Angeles on November 5
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	11:45pm	Austin Eastside Bus Plaza	1d 11h	9:10am	Los Angeles Union Station	Cheapest
Greyhound Lines Mexico + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	3:30am	Austin Eastside Bus Plaza	1d 7h	9:10am	Los Angeles Union Station	Fastest
Greyhound Lines Mexico + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	7:55am	Austin Eastside Bus Plaza	1d 12h	5:55pm	Los Angeles Union Station	No tags
Valley Transit + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	7:55pm	Austin Eastside Bus Plaza	1d 11h	5:10am	Los Angeles Union Station	No tags
Greyhound Lines Mexico + Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	3:05am	Austin Eastside Bus Plaza	1d 13h	3:00pm	Downtown LA (Flixbus Lot)	No tags

Next departures for Austin to Los Angeles on November 8
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Greyhound Lines Mexico + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	7:55am	Austin Eastside Bus Plaza	1d 12h	5:55pm	Los Angeles Union Station	Cheapest
Greyhound Lines Mexico + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	3:30am	Austin Eastside Bus Plaza	1d 7h	9:10am	Los Angeles Union Station	Fastest
	2:25pm	Austin Eastside Bus Plaza	1d 10h	10:30pm	Los Angeles Union Station	No tags
Valley Transit + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	7:55pm	Austin Eastside Bus Plaza	1d 11h	5:10am	Los Angeles Union Station	No tags
Greyhound Lines Mexico + Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	3:30am	Austin Eastside Bus Plaza	1d 13h	3:00pm	Downtown LA (Flixbus Lot)	No tags

Next departures for Austin to Los Angeles on November 10
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Greyhound Lines Mexico + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	3:30am	Austin Eastside Bus Plaza	1d 7h	9:10am	Los Angeles Union Station	CheapestFastest
Greyhound Lines Mexico + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	7:55am	Austin Eastside Bus Plaza	1d 12h	5:55pm	Los Angeles Union Station	No tags
Valley Transit + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	7:55pm	Austin Eastside Bus Plaza	1d 11h	5:10am	Los Angeles Union Station	No tags
Greyhound Lines Mexico + Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	3:30am	Austin Eastside Bus Plaza	1d 13h	3:00pm	Downtown LA (Flixbus Lot)	No tags
	2:25pm	Austin Eastside Bus Plaza	1d 10h	10:30pm	Los Angeles Union Station	No tags

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We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as the good way to reach Los Angeles. The journey takes about 1 day, 18 hours 30 minutes and with fares starting at just $121, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

38bus per day

1d 18hAverage Duration

1234 milesDistance

50kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average Price$121 - $462	Average Duration1d 18h	CO₂ emissions 50kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$142 - $535	Average Duration3d	CO₂ emissions 179kg CO₂e

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

Average ticket price$208

Average bus trip duration1d 18h

Number of daily buses38

Earliest bus departure2:30am

Distance1234 miles (1990 km)

Latest bus departure11:45pm

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Greyhound

3.5/587,348 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

Wifi2.4

Greyhound Lines offers the most comprehensive intercity bus services in the United States. They operate a modern, environmentally friendly fleet that serves more than 2400 destinations and carries nearly 16 million passengers annually. When traveling with them, you can expect free WiFi, onboard entertainment, bathrooms, power outlets and decent legroom. One of the great perks of Greyhound is that they connect big cities and smaller towns in the US, where you usually can't get to by train or plane. If you're looking for safe and affordable transportation, Greyhound is a great choice.

FlixBus

3.5/511,166 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

Flixbus is a European bus operator that offers intercity and bus travel in over 38 countries. Known for their easy-to-spot lime green buses and for offering affordable transportation between cities in Europe and the Americas, Flixbus is a good option for those looking for an affordable, reliable bus company. In their buses, you'll find free WiFi, bathrooms, and power outlets. You can also pay extra to choose your seat and get extra legroom, or even buy a snack or drink onboard directly from the driver. You can reschedule your ticket for a small fee, which varies from $1 to $5, depending on how close you are to the departure date.

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 for your trip Austin, TX, US - Los Angeles, US

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What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Austin to Los Angeles?
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Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found

11/01

$208

11/02

$212

Today

$225

11/04

$182

11/05

$179

11/06

No data

11/07

$153

11/08

$156

The cheapest trip from Austin, TX, US to Los Angeles, US was searched and found on Nov 7, 2025 with a price of $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 $153 to $362 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 $153 which is on 2025-11-07.

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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 bus 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 Price$208	Daily Departures38
Vehicle TypeTrain	Travel Time3d	Avg Price$301	Daily Departures1

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Bus Tickets from Austin, TX, US to Los Angeles, US

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How far is Austin from Los Angeles?

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What are the best sights and things to do in Los Angeles?

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