What is the travel distance from Los Angeles to Newark?

The distance between the two cities is 2435 miles (3926 km).

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

The majority of buses traveling from Los Angeles to Newark start their journey at UCLA and wind up at Penn Station. These are the primary departure and arrival locations on this route, but you could find others that could be a better fit for your travel plans.

Bus Los Angeles to Newark from $171 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Los Angeles to Newark on November 27
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	3:05pm	Lankershim/Magnolia - North Hollywood	2d 21h	3:30pm	Newark Penn Station	Cheapest
	Bus	12:55pm	Los Angeles Union Station	2d 17h	9:50am	Newark Penn Station	Fastest
	Bus	6:00pm	Los Angeles Union Station	2d 18h	3:30pm	Newark Penn Station	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	8:30pm	Los Angeles Union Station	2d 18h	5:35pm	Newark Penn Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	9:35am	Downtown LA (Flixbus Lot)	2d 21h	9:50am	Newark Penn Station	No tags

Next departures for Los Angeles to Newark on December 1
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	8:30pm	Los Angeles Union Station	2d 18h	5:35pm	Newark Penn Station	Cheapest
	Bus	12:55pm	Los Angeles Union Station	2d 17h	9:50am	Newark Penn Station	Fastest
	Bus	6:00pm	Los Angeles Union Station	2d 18h	3:30pm	Newark Penn Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	9:35am	Downtown LA (Flixbus Lot)	2d 21h	9:50am	Newark Penn Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	1:20pm	Downtown LA (Flixbus Lot)	3d 1h	5:35pm	Newark Penn Station	No tags

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Compare 2 ways to go from Los Angeles to Newark

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as the good way to reach Newark. The journey takes about 2 days, 21 hours 25 minutes and with fares starting at just $166, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

9bus per day

2d 21hAverage Duration

2443 milesDistance

98kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$166 - $703	Average Duration2d 21h	CO₂ emissions 98kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$260 - $3,418	Average Duration2d 22h	CO₂ emissions 357kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Los Angeles and Newark?

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

Stops in Newark

A
Penn Station
1 Raymond Plaza West, Newark, NJ 07102
B
Newark Liberty International Airport
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Compare bus companies

Greyhound

3.5/587,398 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

3.5/511,454 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 Los Angeles, US to Newark, NJ by bus

What is the travel distance from Los Angeles to Newark?
What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Los Angeles to Newark?

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

11/24

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11/25

$403

Today

$389

11/27

$418

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12/01

$248

The cheapest trip from Los Angeles, US to Newark, NJ was searched and found on Dec 1, 2025 with a price of $248

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

You can expect to pay from $248 to $633 for a bus ticket from Los Angeles, US to Newark, NJ based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $248 which is on 2025-12-01.