How far is Boston from Los Angeles?

The distance between the two cities is 2588 miles (4175 km).

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

Most of the buses traveling from Boston to Los Angeles leave from Back Bay Station and arrive at UCLA. These are the main departure and arrival locations on this route, but you could find others that could be a better fit for your travel 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 Rose Bowl Loop, Sunset Strip, Venice Beach, Walt Disney Concert Hall and Downtown Art Walk.

Bus Boston to Los Angeles from $169 | Refundable Tickets

Next departures

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

Next departures for Boston to Los Angeles on November 3
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	11:00am	151 Steel Pl, Cambridge	3d 8h	4:50pm	Lankershim/Magnolia - North Hollywood	Cheapest
	12:50pm	South Station (Train Terminal)	2d 22h	7:57am	Union Station	Fastest
	12:50pm	South Station (Train Terminal)	2d 22h	7:57am	Union Station	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	7:35pm	Boston (South Station)	2d 22h	2:50pm	Los Angeles Union Station	No tags
	7:35pm	Boston (South Station)	3d	4:50pm	Lankershim/Magnolia - North Hollywood	No tags

Next departures for Boston to Los Angeles on November 4
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	11:00am	151 Steel Pl, Cambridge	3d 6h	2:50pm	Los Angeles Union Station	Cheapest
	12:50pm	South Station (Train Terminal)	2d 22h	7:57am	Union Station	Fastest
	12:50pm	South Station (Train Terminal)	2d 22h	7:57am	Union Station	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	7:35pm	Boston (South Station)	2d 22h	2:50pm	Los Angeles Union Station	No tags
	7:35pm	Boston (South Station)	3d	4:50pm	Lankershim/Magnolia - North Hollywood	No tags

Next departures for Boston to Los Angeles on November 5
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	7:35pm	Boston (South Station)	2d 22h	2:50pm	Los Angeles Union Station	Cheapest
	12:50pm	South Station (Train Terminal)	2d 22h	7:57am	Union Station	Fastest
	12:50pm	South Station (Train Terminal)	2d 22h	7:57am	Union Station	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	7:35pm	Boston (South Station)	2d 22h	3:00pm	Downtown LA (Flixbus Lot)	No tags
	7:35pm	Boston (South Station)	3d	4:50pm	Lankershim/Magnolia - North Hollywood	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, 5 hours 5 minutes and with fares starting at just $195, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

9bus per day

3d 5hAverage Duration

2585 milesDistance

104kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average Price$195 - $792	Average Duration3d 5h	CO₂ emissions 104kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$385 - $2,660	Average Duration3d 4h	CO₂ emissions 379kg CO₂e

Bus Boston, MA, US to Los Angeles, US: Trip Overview

Average ticket price$382

Average bus trip duration3d 5h

Number of daily buses9

Earliest bus departure1:30am

Distance2585 miles (4169 km)

Latest bus departure10:00pm

Compare bus companies

Greyhound

3.5/587,346 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.

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

4/55,562 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

Wifi3.6

FlixBus

3.5/511,153 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, Sindbad, Infobus, Gontijo, Rider Express

Boston to Los Angeles Bus

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Where are the popular stops in Boston and Los Angeles?

Stops in Boston

A - Back Bay Station

B - South Station

C - North Station

D - Copley Square

E - Prudential MBTA Station

F - Copley MBTA Station

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 Boston, MA, US - Los Angeles, US

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Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

10/31

$498

11/01

$535

Today

$436

11/03

$360

11/04

$325

11/05

$301

11/06

No data

11/07

$304

The cheapest trip from Boston, MA, US to Los Angeles, US was searched and found on Nov 5, 2025 with a price of $301

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 $301 to $3,237 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 $301 which is on 2025-11-05.

Usually Amtrak 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 one of the smallest carbon footprints of motorized transport modes. A bus going from Boston to Los Angeles will emit less CO2 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, MA, 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 Time3d 5h	Avg Price$382	Daily Departures9
Vehicle TypeTrain	Travel Time3d 4h	Avg Price$723	Daily Departures3

Will you be returning to Boston, MA, US by bus?

Bus from Los Angeles, US to Boston, MA, US

You can also go to Los Angeles, US by train

Train from Boston, MA, US to Los Angeles, US

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