What is the travel distance from New York City to Los Angeles?

New York City and Los Angeles are 2443 miles (3941 km) apart.

What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from New York City to Los Angeles?

The majority of buses traveling from New York City to Los Angeles start their journey at New York Port Authority and wind up at UCLA. These are the most popular pick-up and drop-off locations on this route, there are other pick-up and drop-off locations that could make it easier for you to reach your destination.

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 Rose Bowl Loop, Disneyland, Getty Center, Universal Studios & Universal City Walk and Walt Disney Concert Hall.

Bus New York City to Los Angeles from $145 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for New York City to Los Angeles on November 17
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	9:15pm	Chinatown	2d 22h	4:50pm	Lankershim/Magnolia - North Hollywood	Cheapest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	11:59pm	NYC Midtown (31st St & 8th Ave)	2d 17h	2:50pm	Los Angeles Union Station	Fastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	10:50pm	New York Port Authority	2d 19h	2:50pm	Los Angeles Union Station	No tags
	Bus	1:35pm	GW Bridge	2d 21h	8:15am	Los Angeles Union Station	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	11:00pm	New York Port Authority	2d 19h	3:00pm	Downtown LA (Flixbus Lot)	No tags

Next departures for New York City to Los Angeles on November 18
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	7:30am	Chinatown	3d 3h	8:15am	Los Angeles Union Station	Cheapest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	1:35am	New York Port Authority	2d 16h	2:50pm	Los Angeles Union Station	Fastest
	Bus	1:35am	New York Port Authority	2d 17h	3:50pm	Los Angeles Union Station	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	10:50pm	New York Port Authority	2d 19h	2:50pm	Los Angeles Union Station	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	1:35am	New York Port Authority	2d 16h	3:00pm	Downtown LA (Flixbus Lot)	No tags

Next departures for New York City to Los Angeles on November 19
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	9:15pm	Chinatown	2d 20h	2:50pm	Los Angeles Union Station	Cheapest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	1:35am	New York Port Authority	2d 16h	2:50pm	Los Angeles Union Station	Fastest
	Bus	1:35am	New York Port Authority	2d 17h	3:50pm	Los Angeles Union Station	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	10:50pm	New York Port Authority	2d 19h	2:50pm	Los Angeles Union Station	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	1:35am	New York Port Authority	2d 16h	3:00pm	Downtown LA (Flixbus Lot)	No tags

Next departures for New York City to Los Angeles on November 20
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	7:30am	Chinatown	3d 3h	8:15am	Los Angeles Union Station	Cheapest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	1:35am	New York Port Authority	2d 16h	2:50pm	Los Angeles Union Station	Fastest
	Bus	1:35am	New York Port Authority	2d 17h	3:50pm	Los Angeles Union Station	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	10:50pm	New York Port Authority	2d 19h	2:50pm	Los Angeles Union Station	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	1:35am	New York Port Authority	2d 16h	3:00pm	Downtown LA (Flixbus Lot)	No tags

Next departures for New York City to Los Angeles on November 21
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	9:45am	New York (Hudson Yards)	2d 22h	5:10am	Los Angeles Union Station	Cheapest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	1:35am	New York Port Authority	2d 16h	2:50pm	Los Angeles Union Station	Fastest
	Bus	1:35am	New York Port Authority	2d 17h	3:50pm	Los Angeles Union Station	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	10:50pm	New York Port Authority	2d 19h	2:50pm	Los Angeles Union Station	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	1:35am	New York Port Authority	2d 16h	3:00pm	Downtown LA (Flixbus Lot)	No tags

Next departures for New York City to Los Angeles on November 22
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	5:50am	GW Bridge	3d 2h	5:10am	Los Angeles Union Station	Cheapest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	1:35am	New York Port Authority	2d 16h	2:50pm	Los Angeles Union Station	Fastest
	Bus	1:35am	New York Port Authority	2d 17h	3:50pm	Los Angeles Union Station	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	10:50pm	New York Port Authority	2d 19h	2:50pm	Los Angeles Union Station	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	1:35am	New York Port Authority	2d 16h	3:00pm	Downtown LA (Flixbus Lot)	No tags

Next departures for New York City to Los Angeles on November 23
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	1:35pm	GW Bridge	2d 21h	8:15am	Los Angeles Union Station	Cheapest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	1:35am	New York Port Authority	2d 16h	2:50pm	Los Angeles Union Station	Fastest
	Bus	1:35am	New York Port Authority	2d 17h	3:50pm	Los Angeles Union Station	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	10:50pm	New York Port Authority	2d 19h	2:50pm	Los Angeles Union Station	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	1:35am	New York Port Authority	2d 16h	3:00pm	Downtown LA (Flixbus Lot)	No tags

Next departures for New York City to Los Angeles on November 24
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	1:35pm	GW Bridge	2d 21h	8:15am	Los Angeles Union Station	Cheapest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	1:35am	New York Port Authority	2d 16h	2:50pm	Los Angeles Union Station	Fastest
	Bus	1:35am	New York Port Authority	2d 17h	3:50pm	Los Angeles Union Station	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	10:50pm	New York Port Authority	2d 19h	2:50pm	Los Angeles Union Station	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	1:35am	New York Port Authority	2d 16h	3:00pm	Downtown LA (Flixbus Lot)	No tags

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Compare 2 ways to go from New York City 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 3 days, 2 hours and with fares starting at just $100, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

104bus per day

3d 2hAverage Duration

2441 milesDistance

98kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$100 - $733	Average Duration3d 2h	CO₂ emissions 98kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$231 - $2,569	Average Duration3d	CO₂ emissions 358kg 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.

Greyhound Lines, Inc. New York City Los Angeles recent customer reviews

Didn’t like not knowing exact gate for departure and more details should have been given for drop station besides location bc there are two stations and union is a complex station for people picking up if they’ve never been there, but besides that it wasn’t bad and notifications were given about delays and the drivers were good.

Sian D.

March 22, 2025

FlixBus

3.5/511,346 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.

FlixBus New York City Los Angeles recent customer reviews

Very satisfied

Gagandeep S.

August 16, 2024

US bus companies: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, ALSA, Greyhound, Intercape, Trenitalia, Sindbad

Where are the popular stops in New York City and Los Angeles?

Stops in New York City

A - New York Port Authority

B - Chinatown

C - GW Bridge

D - 11th Ave (between W35th and W36th Street)

E - Chinatown - E Broadway

F - 34th St & 9th Ave

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

Frequently asked questions about traveling from New York City to Los Angeles, US 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

$543

11/16

$534

Today

$564

11/18

$566

11/19

$309

11/20

$220

11/21

$292

11/22

$320

The cheapest trip from New York City to Los Angeles, US was searched and found on Nov 20, 2025 with a price of $220

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

You can expect to pay from $220 to $643 for a bus ticket from New York City to Los Angeles, US based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $220 which is on 2025-11-20.