How far is Rochester from Los Angeles?

The distance separating Rochester and Los Angeles is 2256 miles (3638 km).

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

Most of the buses traveling from Rochester to Los Angeles leave from Bus Station and arrive at UCLA. These are the most popular departure and arrival 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 California Science Center, Venice Beach, Rose Bowl Loop, Universal Studios & Universal City Walk and Sunset Strip.

Bus Rochester to Los Angeles from $133 | Compare & Save up to 60%

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from $292

TomorrowJul 18

from $209

SatJul 19

from $173

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from $221

MonJul 21

from $273

TueJul 22

from $199

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from $239

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This trip is recommended because it is: Cheapest
Departure time: July 18 at 7:10pm
Departure city: Rochester
Departure location: Rochester
Arrival time: July 21 at 3:15pm
Destination city: Los Angeles
Destination location: Los Angeles Union Station
Operated by: FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
Vehicle: BusDuration: 2d 23h
This trip is recommended because it is: Fastest
Departure time: July 18 at 6:10am
Departure city: Rochester
Departure location: Rochester
Arrival time: July 20 at 9:00pm
Destination city: Los Angeles
Destination location: Los Angeles Union Station
Operated by: Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus
Vehicle: BusDuration: 2d 17h
Departure time: July 18 at 6:10am
Departure city: Rochester
Departure location: Rochester
Arrival time: July 20 at 9:00pm
Destination city: Los Angeles
Destination location: Los Angeles Union Station
Operated by: Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus
Vehicle: BusDuration: 2d 17h
Departure time: July 18 at 11:50pm
Departure city: Rochester
Departure location: Rochester
Arrival time: July 21 at 9:00pm
Destination city: Los Angeles
Destination location: Los Angeles Union Station
Operated by: FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
Vehicle: BusDuration: 3d
Departure time: July 18 at 6:10am
Departure city: Rochester
Departure location: Rochester
Arrival time: July 20 at 10:10pm
Destination city: Los Angeles
Destination location: Downtown LA (Flixbus Lot)
Operated by: Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus
Vehicle: BusDuration: 2d 19h

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Compare 2 ways to go from Rochester to Los Angeles.

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average Price$133 - $782	Average Duration3d	CO₂ emissions 91kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars	CheapestMost eco-friendly
Train	Average Price$208 - $2,248	Average Duration2d 12h	CO₂ emissions 331kg CO₂e1 out of 5 stars	Fastest

Busbud recommends taking the bus from Rochester 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, 10 minutes and with fares starting at just $133, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

11bus per day

3d Average Duration

$133Cheapest ticket

91kgCO₂ emissions

Bus Rochester to Los Angeles: Trip Overview

Average ticket price$290

Average bus trip duration3d

Number of daily buses11

Earliest bus departure12:35am

Distance2253 miles (3633 km)

Latest bus departure11:50pm

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Greyhound

3.5/587,119 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.8

Cleanliness3.3

Wifi2.3

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

3.5/59,586 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness4

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, Greyhound, Tornado Bus, Los Limousines, Valley Transit, Tufesa, Wanda Coach

Rochester to Los Angeles Bus

Busbud helps you find a bus from Rochester to Los Angeles. Get the best fare and schedule, book a round trip ticket or find buses with WiFi and electrical outlets.

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Whether it is cheap bus tickets or more luxurious buses going to Los Angeles from Rochester, we help you find what you're looking for based on how much of a budget you have.

Where are the popular stops in Rochester and Los Angeles?

Stops in Rochester

A - Bus Station

B - Rochester Institute of Technology

C - U of R

Stops in Los Angeles

A - UCLA

B - Ramirez Street bus stop

C - 613 Maple Ave

D - East LA I-5 & I-710

E - Los Angeles International Airport

F - LAX Airport Holiday Inn

Frequently asked questions for your trip Rochester, NY, US - Los Angeles, US

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Bus Travel Tips

Make friends with the driver. They usually know a lot about your destination and may even recommend which side of the bus to sit on to get the best views on the road between Rochester and Los Angeles!

Much more than a mere vehicle taking you from Rochester to Los Angeles, riding the bus will expose you to some of the most stunning panoramas while enroute to your final bus stop.

Buses are energy-efficient. Carrying a passenger over 100 kms by coach only takes 0.6-0.9 liters of gas. Compare that to the 2.6 liters required by high-speed train, 6.6 liters by airplane and 7.6 liters by gas-powered car, and it's clear that the bus is a more environmentally-conscious option for your bus transportation from Rochester to Los Angeles.

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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.

The average number of passengers on a coach bus is 32 meaning that a bus could replace a minimum of at least 30 cars!

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

The bus is the cheapest travel choice for this destination

Vehicle Type	Travel Time	Avg Price	Daily Departures
Vehicle TypeBus	Travel Time3d	Avg Price$290	Daily Departures11
Vehicle TypeTrain	Travel Time2d 12h	Avg Price$544	Daily Departures1

Will you be returning to Rochester by bus?

Bus from Rochester to Los Angeles

You can also go to Los Angeles, US by train

Train from Rochester, NY, US to Los Angeles, US

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Where are the popular stops in Rochester and Los Angeles?

Frequently asked questions for your trip Rochester, NY, US - Los Angeles, US

How far is Rochester from Los Angeles?

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

What are the best sights and things to do in Los Angeles?

About Bus Travel

Bus Travel Tips

Did you know?

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

Will you be returning to Rochester by bus?

You can also go to Los Angeles, US by train

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