Bus Tickets from Richmond, VA, US to Los Angeles, US

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TodayJul 26
from $275
TomorrowJul 27
from $230
MonJul 28
TueJul 29
from $242
WedJul 30
from $253
ThuJul 31
FriAug 1
from $240
SatAug 2

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  • This trip is recommended because it is: Cheapest
    Departure time: July 27 at
    Departure city: Richmond
    Departure location: Richmond (Main St Station Plaza)
    Arrival time: July 30 at
    Destination city: Los Angeles
    Destination location: Los Angeles Union Station
    Operated by: FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
    FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • This trip is recommended because it is: Fastest
    Departure time: July 27 at
    Departure city: Richmond
    Departure location: Richmond (Main St Station Plaza)
    Arrival time: July 29 at
    Destination city: Los Angeles
    Destination location: Los Angeles Union Station
    Operated by: FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
    FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: July 27 at
    Departure city: Richmond
    Departure location: Richmond (Main St Station Plaza)
    Arrival time: July 29 at
    Destination city: Los Angeles
    Destination location: Los Angeles Union Station
    Operated by: FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
    FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: July 27 at
    Departure city: Richmond
    Departure location: Richmond (Main St Station Plaza)
    Arrival time: July 29 at
    Destination city: Los Angeles
    Destination location: Los Angeles Union Station
    Operated by: Greyhound Lines, Inc.Greyhound Lines, Inc.
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: July 27 at
    Departure city: Richmond
    Departure location: Richmond (Main St Station Plaza)
    Arrival time: July 30 at
    Destination city: Los Angeles
    Destination location: Los Angeles Union Station
    Operated by: FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
    FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
    Vehicle: BusDuration:

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Compare 2 ways to go from Richmond to Los Angeles.

Average Price$121 - $903Average Duration3d
92kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
CheapestFastestMost eco-friendly
Average Price$259 - $2,832Average Duration3d 4h
334kg CO₂e1 out of 5 stars
busbud logoBusbud recommends taking the bus from Richmond to Los Angeles

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as the good way to reach Los Angeles. The journey takes about 3 days, 45 minutes and with fares starting at just $121, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

31bus per day
3d Average Duration
$121Cheapest ticket
92kgCO₂ emissions

Bus Richmond, VA, US to Los Angeles, US: Trip Overview

Average ticket price$289
Average bus trip duration3d
Number of daily buses31
Earliest bus departure12:45am
Distance2277 miles (3672 km)
Latest bus departure11:45pm

Richmond 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
07/24
$299
07/25
$266
Today
$269
07/27
$242
07/28
No data
07/29
$269
07/30
$257
07/31
$216
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Richmond, VA, US to Los Angeles, US was searched and found on Jul 31, 2025 with a price of $216

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

You can expect to pay from $216 to $2,361 for a bus ticket from Richmond, VA, US to Los Angeles, US based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $216 which is on 2025-07-31.

About Bus Travel

Bus Travel Tips

Meet and talk to locals at the bus stations while traveling from Richmond 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.

From miles long of beauteous natural landscapes to impressive man-crafted sights, you're bound to be in for a visual treat on your bus trip from Richmond to Los Angeles.

Taking the bus creates the smallest carbon footprint compared to other modes of transport. Not to mention that buses will allow you to discover scenic gems from Richmond to Los Angeles that are otherwise impossible to come by with a plane.

Create your own real life musical score by curating a personalized bus travel playlist - the perfect accompaniment to your bus ride from Richmond to Los Angeles.

Did you know?

One of the longest bus route in the world goes all the way from Ontario to Alberta in Canada (with the same bus). This trip is 3,435 km or 2,135 miles long and the price is a bit under $100.

The Superbus, created by a Dutch engineer is the world's fastest bus with 250 km/h. Too bad it's only a prototype for now.

Did you know some bus companies in Germany offer to their passenger low-costs snacks and regional beer based on their destination? Prosit!

What's the cheapest way to go from Richmond, VA, US to Los Angeles, US?

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