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10:45PM
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11:30PM
Columbus - Columbus Bus Station
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Los Angeles - N. Hollywood (Lankershim)
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10:45PM
2d1h
9:00PM
Columbus - Columbus Bus Station
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Los Angeles - Los Angeles Union Station
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5:45AM
2d6h
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Columbus - Columbus Bus Station
Los Angeles - Los Angeles Union Station
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Columbus - Columbus Bus Station
Los Angeles - Los Angeles Union Station
2:50PM
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Columbus - Columbus Bus Station
Los Angeles - Union Station
Bus Columbus to Los Angeles: Trip Overview

Bus Columbus to Los Angeles: Trip Overview

Average ticket price$413
Average bus trip duration2d 8h
Number of daily buses15
Earliest bus departure5:45 AM
Distance1975 miles (3185 km)
Latest bus departure10:45 PM

Columbus to Los Angeles Buses

Information on this bus route

Daily Departures15
Earliest and Latest Bus Departures5:45AM - 10:45PM
Minimum Price$140
Average Ticket Price$413
Minimum Trip Duration2d1h
Average Bus Trip Duration2d8h
Distance1975 miles (3185 km)
Bus Companies on This RouteGreyhound, FlixBus
Frequently Asked Questions

Frequently asked questions for your trip Columbus - Los Angeles

The bus is the best choice to get to Los Angeles without flying. The bus trip is an affordable, safe and convenient way to travel between the two cities. You also have the option of using carpooling services.

The average travel time from Columbus to Los Angeles is about 2d 8h, but you can get there in as little as 2d 1h with the quickest bus. This is the time it takes to travel the 1972 miles (3180 km) that separate the two cities.

About 1972 miles (3180 km) separate Columbus and Los Angeles.

You can choose from 15 travel times and travel with Greyhound and FlixBus. The number of buses from Columbus to Los Angeles can differ depending on the day of the week. Busbud can make your trip from Columbus to Los Angeles a breeze! Simply check the schedules and pick the bus that matches your style and budget. It's that easy!

The bus service has you covered with departures starting at 5:45 AM and ending at 10:45 PM.

Most of the buses traveling from Columbus to Los Angeles leave from Columbus Bus Station and arrive at Ramirez Street bus stop. 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.

The cheapest way to travel this route is by bus. The lowest tickets for this trip cost as little as $140.

The average price of a one-way ticket from Columbus to Los Angeles is $413. In the last 30 days, the prices ranged from $140 to $717, so it's good to do your research before booking.

Once in Los Angeles, you can start exploring the city and discover its surroundings. The top sights and things to do are Getty Center, Battleship USS Iowa BB-61, California Science Center, Disneyland and Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County.

Yes, you can take a night bus to go from Columbus to Los Angeles. Make sure to pack a blanket and a snack to make your trip more comfortable.

About Bus Travel

Bus Travel Tips

Meet and talk to locals at the bus stations while traveling from Columbus to Los Angeles.There is no better way to get inside travel information while exploring a new city than to go straight to its people.

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

Buses have one of the smallest carbon footprints of motorized transport modes. A bus going from Columbus to Los Angeles will emit less CO2 than a car or an airplane.

Create your own real life musical score by curating a personalized bus travel playlist - the perfect accompaniment to your bus ride from Columbus to Los Angeles.

Did you know?

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.

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.

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