How far is Los Angeles from Raleigh?

Los Angeles and Raleigh are 2230 miles (3596 km) apart.

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

Most of the buses traveling from Los Angeles to Raleigh leave from UCLA and arrive at Raleigh Greyhound Bus Station. 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 Raleigh?

Once in Raleigh, you can start exploring the city and discover its surroundings. The top sights and things to do are Historic Oakwood, J. C. Raulston Arboretum at North Carolina State University, Contemporary Art Museum, North Carolina State Capitol and North Carolina Museum of Art.

Bus Los Angeles to Raleigh from $181 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Los Angeles to Raleigh on November 17
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	4:55pm	Lankershim/Magnolia - North Hollywood	2d 16h	12:30pm	Raleigh Bus Station	Cheapest
Bus	11:30pm	Los Angeles Union Station	2d 10h	12:30pm	Raleigh Bus Station	Fastest
Bus	8:30pm	Los Angeles Union Station	2d 10h	9:45am	Raleigh Bus Station	No tags

Next departures for Los Angeles to Raleigh on November 18
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	7:10am	Lankershim/Magnolia - North Hollywood	2d 14h	12:15am	Raleigh Bus Station	Cheapest
	Bus	11:30pm	Los Angeles Union Station	2d 10h	12:30pm	Raleigh Bus Station	Fastest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	9:45am	Los Angeles Union Station	2d 11h	12:15am	Raleigh Bus Station	No tags
	Bus	12:55pm	Los Angeles Union Station	2d 13h	5:10am	Raleigh Bus Station	No tags
	Bus	8:30pm	Los Angeles Union Station	2d 10h	9:45am	Raleigh Bus Station	No tags

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Compare 2 ways to go from Los Angeles to Raleigh

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as the good way to reach Raleigh. The journey takes about 2 days, 15 hours 40 minutes and with fares starting at just $171, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

16bus per day

2d 15hAverage Duration

2228 milesDistance

90kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$171 - $553	Average Duration2d 15h	CO₂ emissions 90kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$383 - $2,517	Average Duration2d 23h	CO₂ emissions 327kg CO₂e

Compare bus companies

Greyhound

3.5/587,378 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

3.5/511,352 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, ALSA, Greyhound, Intercape, Trenitalia, Sindbad

Where are the popular stops in Los Angeles and Raleigh?

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

Stops in Raleigh

A - Raleigh Greyhound Bus Station

B - Raleigh Tornado - El Expreso Bus Station

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

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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

11/15

$274

11/16

$337

Today

$242

11/18

$260

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11/21

$222

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The cheapest trip from Los Angeles, US to Raleigh was searched and found on Nov 21, 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 Los Angeles, US to Raleigh, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $222 to $592 for a bus ticket from Los Angeles, US to Raleigh based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $222 which is on 2025-11-21.