What is the distance between Newark and Los Angeles?

Newark and Los Angeles are 2435 miles (3926 km) apart.

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

If you're headed to Los Angeles from Newark, chances are that your bus will depart from Penn Station and arrive at UCLA. These are the most popular pick-up and drop-off locations on this route, but you can also find other options that could better fit your plans.

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 Walt Disney Concert Hall, Sunset Strip, Los Angeles County Museum Of Art, Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County and Venice Beach.

Bus Newark to Los Angeles from $159 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Newark to Los Angeles on November 25
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	11:35pm	Newark Penn Station	2d 20h	4:50pm	Lankershim/Magnolia - North Hollywood	Cheapest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	11:35pm	Newark Penn Station	2d 18h	2:50pm	Los Angeles Union Station	Fastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	11:35pm	Newark Penn Station	2d 18h	3:00pm	Downtown LA (Flixbus Lot)	No tags

Next departures for Newark to Los Angeles on November 27
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	2:15am	Newark Penn Station	2d 15h	2:50pm	Los Angeles Union Station	CheapestFastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	11:35pm	Newark Penn Station	2d 18h	2:50pm	Los Angeles Union Station	No tags
	Bus	2:15am	Newark Penn Station	2d 17h	4:50pm	Lankershim/Magnolia - North Hollywood	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	2:15am	Newark Penn Station	2d 15h	3:00pm	Downtown LA (Flixbus Lot)	No tags
	Bus	11:35pm	Newark Penn Station	2d 20h	4:50pm	Lankershim/Magnolia - North Hollywood	No tags

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Compare 2 ways to go from Newark 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 2 days, 18 hours 15 minutes and with fares starting at just $163, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

8bus per day

2d 18hAverage Duration

2432 milesDistance

98kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$163 - $734	Average Duration2d 18h	CO₂ emissions 98kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$312 - $3,675	Average Duration3d	CO₂ emissions 357kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Newark and Los Angeles?

Stops in Newark

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

Compare bus companies

Greyhound

3.5/587,394 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

3.5/511,441 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 Newark, NJ to Los Angeles, US by bus

What is the distance between Newark and Los Angeles?
What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Newark to Los Angeles?
What are the best sights and things to do in Los Angeles?

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

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11/24

$392

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$432

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$349

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$443

The cheapest trip from Newark, NJ to Los Angeles, US was searched and found on Nov 27, 2025 with a price of $349

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

You can expect to pay from $349 to $528 for a bus ticket from Newark, NJ to Los Angeles, US based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $349 which is on 2025-11-27.