How much is the bus ticket from Boston to Los Angeles?

The cheapest bus tickets from Boston to Los Angeles start from $100. The average price for this route is around $178. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.

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

The average bus trip duration from Boston to Los Angeles is 3d 1h, covering a distance of 2585 miles (4168 km). The quickest bus can get you there in 2d 22h and is operated by Amtrak .

Which bus companies service the Boston to Los Angeles route?

Several major bus companies operate on this route with 13 buses available per day, including services from Greyhound , Amtrak , FlixBus .

What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from Boston to Los Angeles?

The earliest bus departs from Boston to Los Angeles at 1:30am. And the latest bus departs at 9:50pm.

What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Boston to Los Angeles?

A bus trip from Boston to Los Angeles generates an estimated 104 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and recommended mode of travel by Busbud.

What is the best bus company from Boston to Los Angeles?

According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is Amtrak , with an average rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars based on 5733 reviews.

Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Boston to Los Angeles?

Based on reviews on Busbud, the bus company Amtrak has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 3.6.

Which bus company has the most timely service from Boston to Los Angeles?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most timely bus company on this route is FlixBus , with a punctuality rating of 3.9 out of 5 stars.

Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Boston to Los Angeles?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is Amtrak , with a cleanliness rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars.

Bus Boston to Los Angeles from $118 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Boston to Los Angeles on January 24
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	7:35pm	Boston (South Station)	3d	4:50pm	Lankershim/Magnolia - North Hollywood	Cheapest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	7:35pm	Boston (South Station)	2d 22h	2:50pm	Los Angeles Union Station	Fastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	7:35pm	Boston (South Station)	2d 22h	3:00pm	Downtown LA (Flixbus Lot)	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	1:30am	Brookline	3d 16h	3:00pm	Downtown LA (Flixbus Lot)	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	11:00am	151 Steel Pl, Cambridge	3d 6h	2:50pm	Los Angeles Union Station	No tags

Next departures for Boston to Los Angeles on January 25
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	2:15am	Boston (South Station)	3d	12:05am	Lankershim/Magnolia - North Hollywood	Cheapest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	7:35pm	Boston (South Station)	2d 22h	2:50pm	Los Angeles Union Station	Fastest
	Bus	2:15am	Boston (South Station)	2d 23h	10:30pm	Los Angeles Union Station	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	7:35pm	Boston (South Station)	2d 22h	3:00pm	Downtown LA (Flixbus Lot)	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	1:30am	Brookline	3d	10:30pm	Los Angeles Union Station	No tags

Next departures for Boston to Los Angeles on January 26
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	2:15am	Boston (South Station)	2d 23h	10:30pm	Los Angeles Union Station	Cheapest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	7:35pm	Boston (South Station)	2d 22h	2:50pm	Los Angeles Union Station	Fastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	7:35pm	Boston (South Station)	2d 22h	3:00pm	Downtown LA (Flixbus Lot)	No tags
	Bus	2:15am	Boston (South Station)	3d	12:05am	Lankershim/Magnolia - North Hollywood	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	7:35pm	Boston (South Station)	3d 13h	6:05am	UCLA	No tags

Next departures for Boston to Los Angeles on January 27
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	2:15am	Boston (South Station)	2d 23h	10:30pm	Los Angeles Union Station	Cheapest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	7:35pm	Boston (South Station)	2d 22h	2:50pm	Los Angeles Union Station	Fastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	7:35pm	Boston (South Station)	2d 22h	3:00pm	Downtown LA (Flixbus Lot)	No tags
	Bus	2:15am	Boston (South Station)	3d	12:05am	Lankershim/Magnolia - North Hollywood	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	11:00am	151 Steel Pl, Cambridge	3d 6h	2:50pm	Los Angeles Union Station	No tags

Next departures for Boston to Los Angeles on January 29
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	9:50pm	Boston (South Station)	3d 5h	12:40am	Los Angeles (Americanstar)	Cheapest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	7:35pm	Boston (South Station)	2d 22h	2:50pm	Los Angeles Union Station	Fastest
	Bus	2:15am	Boston (South Station)	2d 23h	10:30pm	Los Angeles Union Station	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	7:35pm	Boston (South Station)	2d 22h	3:00pm	Downtown LA (Flixbus Lot)	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	2:15am	Boston (South Station)	3d 6h	6:05am	UCLA	No tags

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Compare 2 ways to go from Boston to Los Angeles

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 3 days, 1 hour 5 minutes and with fares starting at just $100, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

13bus per day

3d 1hAverage Duration

2585 milesDistance

104kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$100 - $867	Average Duration3d 1h	CO₂ emissions 104kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$237 - $4,966	Average Duration3d 4h	CO₂ emissions 379kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Boston and Los Angeles?

Stops in Boston

A
Back Bay Station
145 Dartmouth St, Boston, MA 02116, USA
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B
North Station
100 Legends Way, Boston, MA 02114, USA
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C
Riverside Bus Station
335 Grove St, Auburndale, MA 02466
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D
Prudential MBTA Station
220 Huntington Ave, Boston, MA 02115, USA
E
Copley MBTA Station
650 Boylston St, Boston, MA 02116, USA
F
Long Wharf
66 Long Wharf, Boston, MA 02110, USA

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

3.5/587,516 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.4

Wifi2.5

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.

Greyhound Boston Los Angeles recent customer reviews

To many bus breaks other then that job well done

Hagos M.

December 29, 2020

My bag has been stolen by one of the grey hound employee's i need my back pack

Nicholas W.

January 7, 2020

Amtrak

4/55,749 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

Wifi3.6

FlixBus

3.5/512,136 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.

US bus companies:FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, Greyhound, ALSA, Intercape, Trenitalia, Big Sky

Frequently asked questions about traveling from Boston, MA, US to Los Angeles, US by bus

Please note that schedules, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your trip.

How much is the bus ticket from Boston to Los Angeles?
The cheapest bus tickets from Boston to Los Angeles start from $100. The average price for this route is around $178. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.
How long is the bus ride from Boston to Los Angeles?
The average bus trip duration from Boston to Los Angeles is 3d 1h, covering a distance of 2585 miles (4168 km). The quickest bus can get you there in 2d 22h and is operated by Amtrak.
Which bus companies service the Boston to Los Angeles route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 13 buses available per day, including services from Greyhound, Amtrak, FlixBus.
What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from Boston to Los Angeles?
The earliest bus departs from Boston to Los Angeles at 1:30am. And the latest bus departs at 9:50pm.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Boston to Los Angeles?
A bus trip from Boston to Los Angeles generates an estimated 104 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and recommended mode of travel by Busbud.
What is the best bus company from Boston to Los Angeles?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is Amtrak, with an average rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars based on 5733 reviews.
Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Boston to Los Angeles?
Based on reviews on Busbud, the bus company Amtrak has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 3.6.
Which bus company has the most timely service from Boston to Los Angeles?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most timely bus company on this route is FlixBus, with a punctuality rating of 3.9 out of 5 stars.
Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Boston to Los Angeles?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is Amtrak, with a cleanliness rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

01/21

$400

01/22

$527

Today

$493

01/24

$393

01/25

$166

01/26

$160

01/27

$229

01/28

$229

The cheapest trip from Boston, MA, US to Los Angeles, US was searched and found on Jan 26, 2026 with a price of $160

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

You can expect to pay from $160 to $554 for a bus ticket from Boston, MA, US to Los Angeles, US based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $160 which is on 2026-01-26.