Bus Tickets from New York, NY to Los Angeles, CA

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TodayApr 30
from $580
TomorrowMay 1
from $369
FriMay 2
from $205
SatMay 3
from $175
SunMay 4
from $214
MonMay 5
from $145
TueMay 6
from $142
WedMay 7
from $132

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  • This trip is recommended because it is: Cheapest
    Departure time: May 1 at
    Departure city: New York
    Departure location: New York Port Authority
    Arrival time: May 4 at
    Destination city: Los Angeles
    Destination location: Lankershim/Magnolia - North Hollywood
    Operated by: Greyhound Lines, Inc.Greyhound Lines, Inc.
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • This trip is recommended because it is: Fastest
    Departure time: May 1 at
    Departure city: New York
    Departure location: New York Port Authority
    Arrival time: May 3 at
    Destination city: Los Angeles
    Destination location: Los Angeles Union Station
    Operated by: Greyhound Lines, Inc.Greyhound Lines, Inc.
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: May 1 at
    Departure city: New York
    Departure location: New York Port Authority
    Arrival time: May 3 at
    Destination city: Los Angeles
    Destination location: Los Angeles Union Station
    Operated by: Greyhound Lines, Inc.Greyhound Lines, Inc.
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: May 1 at
    Departure city: New York
    Departure location: New York Port Authority
    Arrival time: May 3 at
    Destination city: Los Angeles
    Destination location: Los Angeles Union Station
    Operated by: Greyhound Lines, Inc.Greyhound Lines, Inc.
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: May 1 at
    Departure city: New York
    Departure location: New York Port Authority
    Arrival time: May 4 at
    Destination city: Los Angeles
    Destination location: Los Angeles Union Station
    Operated by: Greyhound Lines, Inc.Greyhound Lines, Inc.
    Vehicle: BusDuration:

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Compare 2 ways to go from New York to Los Angeles.

Average Price$91 - $657Average Duration2d 23h
98kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
CheapestFastestMost eco-friendly
Average Price$248 - $2,373Average Duration3d
358kg CO₂e1 out of 5 stars
busbud logoBusbud recommends taking the bus from New York to Los Angeles

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as the good way to reach Los Angeles. The journey takes about 2 days, 23 hours 40 minutes and with fares starting at just $91, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

61bus per day
2d 23hAverage Duration
$91Cheapest ticket
98kgCO₂ emissions

Bus New York to Los Angeles: Trip Overview

Average ticket price$178
Average bus trip duration2d 23h
Number of daily buses61
Earliest bus departure1:30am
Distance2441 miles (3936 km)
Latest bus departure11:59pm

New York to Los Angeles Bus

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

Best price found
04/28
$378
04/29
$377
Today
$446
05/01
$369
05/02
$205
05/03
$175
05/04
$214
05/05
$145
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from New York to Los Angeles was searched and found on May 5, 2025 with a price of $145

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

You can expect to pay from $145 to $580 for a bus ticket from New York to Los Angeles based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $145 which is on 2025-05-05.

About Bus Travel

Bus Travel Tips

Meet and talk to locals at the bus stations while traveling from New York 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 New York 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 New York to Los Angeles will emit less CO2 than a car or an airplane.

Tune out to the fine sounds of your best music playlist on your bus trip from New York to Los Angeles while indulging in miles on end of beautiful scenic views.

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.

9.2% of ground transportation in Europe is done by bus versus 7.4% by train.

Did you know there are on average 4,400 intercity bus departures every day in the US only? This number has been growing for 9 years in a row, yay!

What's the cheapest way to go from New York to Los Angeles?

busbud logoThe bus is the cheapest travel choice for this destination

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