What is the travel distance from Cincinnati to Los Angeles?

About 1894 miles (3055 km) separate Cincinnati and Los Angeles.

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

The majority of buses traveling from Cincinnati to Los Angeles start their journey at Greyhound Station and wind up 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 Downtown Art Walk, Museum of Contemporary Art (MOCA), Getty Center, Disneyland and California Science Center.

Bus Cincinnati to Los Angeles from $154 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Cincinnati to Los Angeles on November 23
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	10:25am	Cincinnati (Downtown)	2d 9h	4:50pm	Lankershim/Magnolia - North Hollywood	Cheapest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	5:00pm	Cincinnati Bus Station	2d	2:50pm	Los Angeles Union Station	Fastest
	Bus	12:55am	Cincinnati Bus Station	2d 7h	5:10am	Los Angeles Union Station	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	5:00pm	Cincinnati Bus Station	2d 1h	3:00pm	Downtown LA (Flixbus Lot)	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	10:25am	Cincinnati (Downtown)	2d 7h	2:50pm	Los Angeles Union Station	No tags

Next departures for Cincinnati to Los Angeles on November 24
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	5:00pm	Cincinnati Bus Station	2d 2h	4:50pm	Lankershim/Magnolia - North Hollywood	Cheapest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	5:00pm	Cincinnati Bus Station	2d	2:50pm	Los Angeles Union Station	Fastest
	Bus	12:55am	Cincinnati Bus Station	2d 7h	5:10am	Los Angeles Union Station	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	5:00pm	Cincinnati Bus Station	2d 1h	3:00pm	Downtown LA (Flixbus Lot)	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	10:25am	Cincinnati (Downtown)	2d 7h	2:50pm	Los Angeles Union Station	No tags

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Compare 2 ways to go from Cincinnati 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 2 days, 7 hours 35 minutes and with fares starting at just $157, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

11bus per day

2d 7hAverage Duration

1894 milesDistance

76kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$157 - $637	Average Duration2d 7h	CO₂ emissions 76kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$210 - $1,593	Average Duration2d 10h	CO₂ emissions 277kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Cincinnati and Los Angeles?

Stops in Cincinnati

A
Greyhound Station
1005 Gilbert Ave, Cincinnati, OH 45202
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B
Northland Blvd
290-322 Northland Blvd, Springdale, OH 45246, 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

3.5/587,387 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

3.5/511,388 reviews

Staff4.2

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, ALSA, Greyhound, Intercape, Trenitalia, Sindbad

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

What is the travel distance from Cincinnati to Los Angeles?
What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Cincinnati to Los Angeles?
What are the best sights and things to do in Los Angeles?

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

11/19

$264

11/20

$222

Today

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11/22

$224

11/23

$290

11/24

$286

11/25

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11/26

$233

The cheapest trip from Cincinnati to Los Angeles, US was searched and found on Nov 20, 2025 with a price of $222

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

You can expect to pay from $222 to $408 for a bus ticket from Cincinnati to Los Angeles, US based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $224 which is on 2025-11-22.