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Here is a selection of the cheapest bus trips from the schedule from New York to Los Angeles from various bus operators like FlixBus or Greyhound US for the next days.
today
from $468
tomorrow
from $182
Sunday
from $154
Monday
from $125
Tuesday
from $180
Wednesday
from $174
Thursday
from $152

Cheapest bus trips today

Prices are for one way and one person
  • Greyhound US
    60h 30m
    0
    8:30 AM
    New York
    Port Authority Bus Terminal
    9:00 PM
    Los Angeles
    Union Station
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    $468
  • Greyhound US
    63h 45m
    0
    8:30 AM
    New York
    Port Authority Bus Terminal
    12:15 AM
    Los Angeles
    North Hollywood
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    $470
  • Greyhound US
    64h 25m
    0
    10:50 PM
    New York
    Port Authority Bus Terminal
    3:15 PM
    Los Angeles
    Union Station
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    $473
  • FlixBus
    63h 16m
    0
    11:59 PM
    New York
    31st & 8th Ave
    3:15 PM
    Los Angeles
    Union Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $473
  • FlixBus
    65h 21m
    0
    11:59 PM
    New York
    31st & 8th Ave
    5:20 PM
    Los Angeles
    North Hollywood
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $476

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow

Prices are for one way and one person
  • FlixBus
    66h 20m
    0
    2:40 PM
    New York
    West 34th Street
    9:00 AM
    Los Angeles
    Union Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $182
  • FlixBus
    86h 25m
    0
    2:40 PM
    New York
    West 34th Street
    5:05 AM
    Los Angeles
    University of California (curbside)
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $183
  • FlixBus
    68h 0m
    0
    1:00 PM
    New York
    Chinatown
    9:00 AM
    Los Angeles
    Union Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $184
  • Greyhound US
    67h 30m
    0
    1:30 PM
    New York
    G. Washington Bridge Bus Station
    9:00 AM
    Los Angeles
    Union Station
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    $186
  • Greyhound US
    73h 25m
    0
    3:20 PM
    New York
    Port Authority Bus Terminal
    4:45 PM
    Los Angeles
    Union Station
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    $188

Cheapest bus trips Sunday

Prices are for one way and one person
  • FlixBus
    70h 45m
    0
    1:30 AM
    New York
    31st & 8th Ave
    12:15 AM
    Los Angeles
    North Hollywood
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $154
  • FlixBus
    67h 35m
    0
    10:15 AM
    New York
    31st & 8th Ave
    5:50 AM
    Los Angeles
    North Hollywood
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $154
  • FlixBus
    68h 5m
    0
    9:45 AM
    New York
    West 34th Street
    5:50 AM
    Los Angeles
    North Hollywood
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $154
  • Greyhound US
    66h 20m
    0
    11:00 PM
    New York
    Port Authority Bus Terminal
    5:20 PM
    Los Angeles
    North Hollywood
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    $154
  • Greyhound US
    64h 30m
    0
    11:00 PM
    New York
    Port Authority Bus Terminal
    3:30 PM
    Los Angeles
    Union Station
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    $158

Cheapest bus trips Monday

Prices are for one way and one person
  • FlixBus
    70h 0m
    0
    11:00 AM
    New York
    Chinatown
    9:00 AM
    Los Angeles
    Union Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $125
  • Greyhound US
    67h 30m
    0
    1:30 PM
    New York
    G. Washington Bridge Bus Station
    9:00 AM
    Los Angeles
    Union Station
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    $125
  • Greyhound US
    60h 30m
    0
    8:30 AM
    New York
    Port Authority Bus Terminal
    9:00 PM
    Los Angeles
    Union Station
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    $126
  • FlixBus
    68h 30m
    0
    12:30 PM
    New York
    31st & 8th Ave
    9:00 AM
    Los Angeles
    Union Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $127
  • FlixBus
    69h 20m
    0
    7:00 AM
    New York
    Chinatown
    4:20 AM
    Los Angeles
    Union Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $127

Cheapest bus trips Tuesday

Prices are for one way and one person
  • FlixBus
    66h 20m
    0
    2:40 PM
    New York
    West 34th Street
    9:00 AM
    Los Angeles
    Union Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $180
  • Greyhound US
    73h 25m
    0
    3:20 PM
    New York
    Port Authority Bus Terminal
    4:45 PM
    Los Angeles
    Union Station
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    $181
  • Greyhound US
    67h 30m
    0
    1:30 PM
    New York
    G. Washington Bridge Bus Station
    9:00 AM
    Los Angeles
    Union Station
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    $181
  • FlixBus
    74h 5m
    0
    2:40 PM
    New York
    West 34th Street
    4:45 PM
    Los Angeles
    Union Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $182
  • FlixBus
    70h 0m
    0
    11:00 AM
    New York
    Chinatown
    9:00 AM
    Los Angeles
    Union Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $183
  • Did you know that if you travel from New York to Los Angeles via Newark, you can save more than $42? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • Busbud
      73h 25m
      0
      3:20 PM
      New York
      Port Authority Bus Terminal
      4:00 PM
      Newark
      Penn Station
      0
      Busbud
      Economy
      $5
      • Waiting Time 0h 10m
    • FlixBus
      72h 35m
      0
      4:10 PM
      Newark
      Penn Station
      4:45 PM
      Los Angeles
      Union Station
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      $133
    Travel time is 7h 5m longer, but you will save $42

Cheapest bus trips Wednesday

Prices are for one way and one person
  • FlixBus
    75h 5m
    0
    10:30 AM
    New York
    31st & 8th Ave
    1:35 PM
    Los Angeles
    North Hollywood
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $174
  • FlixBus
    70h 55m
    0
    2:40 PM
    New York
    West 34th Street
    1:35 PM
    Los Angeles
    North Hollywood
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $174
  • Greyhound US
    70h 15m
    0
    3:20 PM
    New York
    Port Authority Bus Terminal
    1:35 PM
    Los Angeles
    North Hollywood
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    $174
  • FlixBus
    74h 35m
    0
    11:00 AM
    New York
    Chinatown
    1:35 PM
    Los Angeles
    North Hollywood
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $179
  • Greyhound US
    72h 5m
    0
    1:30 PM
    New York
    G. Washington Bridge Bus Station
    1:35 PM
    Los Angeles
    North Hollywood
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    $179
  • Did you know that if you travel from New York to Los Angeles via Newark, you can save more than $36? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • Busbud
      73h 25m
      0
      3:20 PM
      New York
      Port Authority Bus Terminal
      4:00 PM
      Newark
      Penn Station
      0
      Busbud
      Economy
      $5
      • Waiting Time 0h 10m
    • FlixBus
      72h 35m
      0
      4:10 PM
      Newark
      Penn Station
      4:45 PM
      Los Angeles
      Union Station
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      $133
    Travel time is 3h 10m longer, but you will save $36

Cheapest bus trips Thursday

Prices are for one way and one person
  • Greyhound US
    67h 30m
    0
    1:30 PM
    New York
    G. Washington Bridge Bus Station
    9:00 AM
    Los Angeles
    Union Station
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    $152
  • Greyhound US
    73h 25m
    0
    3:20 PM
    New York
    Port Authority Bus Terminal
    4:45 PM
    Los Angeles
    Union Station
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    $153
  • FlixBus
    74h 45m
    0
    2:00 PM
    New York
    31st & 8th Ave
    4:45 PM
    Los Angeles
    Union Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $155
  • FlixBus
    77h 45m
    0
    11:00 AM
    New York
    Chinatown
    4:45 PM
    Los Angeles
    Union Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $155
  • Greyhound US
    75h 15m
    0
    1:30 PM
    New York
    G. Washington Bridge Bus Station
    4:45 PM
    Los Angeles
    Union Station
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    $155

Frequency of bus connections between New York and Los Angeles

See here how frequent the connections between New York and Los Angeles are, during different times and days of the week.
Thursday is the busiest day, with more than 51 daily buses from New York to Los Angeles. Wednesday has instead the fewest connections, with only 15 daily coaches between New York and Los Angeles.
The busiest time of the day is the Evening, with 116 buses from New York to Los Angeles, while Night sees the fewest connections between New York and Los Angeles, with 34 offers.

Facts about the bus from New York to Los Angeles

Compare all providers like FlixBus and Greyhound US that travel 39 times every day by bus from New York to Los Angeles in one click! Book your bus ticket from New York to Los Angeles starting from $125!

Cheapest Bus $125
Fastest Bus 60h 30m
Earliest Bus 8:30 AM
Latest Bus 11:59 PM
Daily Bus Routes 39 Ø
Distance 2,445.4 miles
Bus Companies FlixBus and Greyhound US

Cheapest bus connections from New York to Los Angeles

Every day, 39 buses from 2 bus companies leave New York for Los Angeles: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 05/16/2025 and for the following days.

Sunday
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday 05/11
Monday 05/12
Tuesday 05/13
Wednesday 05/14
Thursday 05/15
Friday 05/16
$468
Saturday 05/17
$248
Sunday 05/18
$157
Monday 05/19
$125
Tuesday 05/20
$180
Wednesday 05/21
$174
Thursday 05/22
$166
Friday 05/23
$159
Saturday 05/24
Sunday 05/25
Monday 05/26
Tuesday 05/27
Wednesday 05/28
Thursday 05/29
$135
Friday 05/30
Saturday 05/31
Sunday 06/01
$169
Monday 06/02
Tuesday 06/03
$221
Wednesday 06/04
Thursday 06/05
$148
Friday 06/06
$250
Saturday 06/07

The cheapest time to travel from New York to Los Angeles

See here on which day and which time of the day you can find the cheapest bus ticket from New York to Los Angeles, for the next 30 days.
With a price starting from $125, Monday is the cheapest day for a bus from New York to Los Angeles. Friday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from $468.
Morning is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from New York to Los Angeles, with $125. Evening is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from $137.

How to save money travelling from New York to Los Angeles

Travel can be expensive, but it doesn't need to be! Do you want to avoid paying a terrible price for your trip? Then follow these quick steps to save money:

Book the ticket from New York to Los Angeles in advance! The earlier you book, the cheaper usually the price is. Also, you will be sure to have a place on the bus from New York to Los Angeles, compared instead if you buy it at the last moment, or directly at the station.

If you can, avoid travelling at peak times. Instead of weekend, try travelling during the week. Travelling in the evening or at night it’s also cheaper, and later buses from New York to Los Angeles are also emptier.

Beloved bus companies from New York to Los Angeles

These are the most booked bus companies between New York to Los Angeles from our users.

Greyhound US from New York to Los Angeles

Greyhound US

Here you will find the key facts about the Greyhound US bus route New York to Los Angeles:

Cheapest Price $125
Fastest Bus 60h 30m
Earliest Bus 8:30 AM
Last Bus 11:00 PM
Daily Connections 15 Ø
Found on 5/15/2025

FlixBus from New York to Los Angeles

FlixBus

Here you will find the key facts about the FlixBus bus route New York to Los Angeles:

Cheapest Price $125
Fastest Bus 63h 16m
Earliest Bus 9:45 AM
Last Bus 11:59 PM
Daily Connections 24 Ø
Found on 5/15/2025

All bus stations and stops in New York and Los Angeles

In the map below, you can see where to find all bus stations in New York and Los Angeles.

Service and Comfort on the bus from New York to Los Angeles

Want to know which seat classes are available on the buses from New York to Los Angeles? Or which bus companies serve the route New York to Los Angeles? Below you will find answers to your questions.

FAQs about the New York to Los Angeles bus

How much does a New York Los Angeles bus trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and time of travel. The cheapest trip is available from $125 and takes 70h 0m to reach Los Angeles. Compare offers to save money!

How much could I save by comparing buses from New York to Los Angeles?

This route is offered by 2 companies with a range of ticket prices between $125 and $671. Thus, we recommend booking your ticket as early as possible to make sure you get the cheapest bus ticket to Los Angeles.

On average, how many connections are available from New York to Los Angeles each day?

Every day, the New York to Los Angeles bus route is served by approximately 39 connections. With our search, you can compare bus times to find the perfect trip.

How long does a bus journey from New York to Los Angeles take?

The fastest bus from New York to Los Angeles is offered by Greyhound US and takes 60h 30m. Bus tickets for this connection cost $468. In this context, bear in mind that the journey can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from New York to Los Angeles?

The earliest bus arriving in Los Angeles from New York starts at 8:30 AM. However, information regarding departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. Simply use our search to find exact times for your planned travel date.

What time is the last bus from New York to Los Angeles?

The latest bus trip departing from New York for Los Angeles starts at 11:59 PM. Please note that departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. So just use our search to find the exact times for your planned travel date.

Which bus companies operate the New York Los Angeles route?

When traveling by bus from New York to Los Angeles, passengers can travel with FlixBus and Greyhound US. With our search, you can compare all available bus tickets to book the one that works for you.

Is there a direct bus between New York and Los Angeles?

You can check all the direct connections between New York and Los Angeles by using our search and looking at the Changes section in our filters. These are some of the companies which offer a direct bus: FlixBus and Greyhound US.

What can I take with me on the New York to Los Angeles bus route?

Depending on which provider you travel with, what you're allowed to bring with you can vary. Generally, you can take a suitcase and hand luggage with you on the New York Los Angeles bus route free of charge. Simply use our search to find a bus that is best suited to your needs for your planned travel date.

What equipment is available for the New York Los Angeles bus route?

The equipment on board differs depending on the provider. However, many long-distance buses have WiFi so you can tell your friends your exact location during the journey. To make traveling even more pleasant, air conditioning systems provide ventilation. It is best to use our search to get precise information about the equipment of the bus from New York to Los Angeles on your planned travel date.

Available seat classes which are offered on the bus route New York to Los Angeles

Economy
Economy

The cheapest option available for your ticket, it usually comes with reclinable seats and AC.

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