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Compare all timetables for the bus from New York to Los Angeles

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
$174
tomorrow
Saturday
$199
Sunday
$204
Monday
$190
Tuesday
$193
Wednesday
$193

Cheapest bus trips today

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
Greyhound US 74h 40m 1:35 PM New York G. Washington Bridge Bus Station 1:15 PM Los Angeles North Hollywood  Economy $174
FlixBus 73h 5m 3:10 PM New York West 34th Street 1:15 PM Los Angeles North Hollywood  Economy $176
FlixBus 72h 45m 9:45 AM New York West 34th Street 7:30 AM Los Angeles North Hollywood  Economy $188
FlixBus 72h 15m 10:15 AM New York 3rd Avenue & 37th Street Bus Stop 7:30 AM Los Angeles North Hollywood  Economy $188
Greyhound US 69h 20m 5:50 AM New York G. Washington Bridge Bus Station 12:10 AM Los Angeles North Hollywood  Economy $195

Cheapest bus trips Saturday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
Greyhound US 69h 20m 5:50 AM New York G. Washington Bridge Bus Station 12:10 AM Los Angeles North Hollywood  Economy $199
Greyhound US 65h 15m 9:55 AM New York Port Authority Bus Terminal 12:10 AM Los Angeles North Hollywood  Economy $200
FlixBus 72h 45m 9:45 AM New York West 34th Street 7:30 AM Los Angeles North Hollywood  Economy $215
FlixBus 72h 15m 10:15 AM New York 3rd Avenue & 37th Street Bus Stop 7:30 AM Los Angeles North Hollywood  Economy $217
FlixBus 65h 10m 10:00 AM New York Chinatown 12:10 AM Los Angeles North Hollywood  Economy $219

Cheapest bus trips Sunday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
Greyhound US 65h 15m 9:55 AM New York Port Authority Bus Terminal 12:10 AM Los Angeles North Hollywood  Economy $204
Greyhound US 69h 20m 5:50 AM New York G. Washington Bridge Bus Station 12:10 AM Los Angeles North Hollywood  Economy $206
Greyhound US 74h 40m 1:35 PM New York G. Washington Bridge Bus Station 1:15 PM Los Angeles North Hollywood  Economy $207
FlixBus 73h 5m 3:10 PM New York West 34th Street 1:15 PM Los Angeles North Hollywood  Economy $209
FlixBus 73h 20m 6:30 PM New York West 34th Street 4:50 PM Los Angeles North Hollywood  Economy $225

Cheapest bus trips Monday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
FlixBus 65h 10m 10:00 AM New York Chinatown 12:10 AM Los Angeles North Hollywood  Economy $190
FlixBus 64h 25m 10:45 AM New York 31st & 8th Ave 12:10 AM Los Angeles North Hollywood  Economy $190
Greyhound US 65h 0m 10:10 AM New York G. Washington Bridge Bus Station 12:10 AM Los Angeles North Hollywood  Economy $191
FlixBus 65h 40m 9:30 AM New York West 34th Street 12:10 AM Los Angeles North Hollywood  Economy $193
Greyhound US 65h 15m 9:55 AM New York Port Authority Bus Terminal 12:10 AM Los Angeles North Hollywood  Economy $200

Cheapest bus trips Tuesday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
Greyhound US 69h 40m 1:35 PM New York G. Washington Bridge Bus Station 8:15 AM Los Angeles Union Station  Economy $193
FlixBus 68h 5m 3:10 PM New York West 34th Street 8:15 AM Los Angeles Union Station  Economy $193
Greyhound US 63h 35m 9:55 AM New York Port Authority Bus Terminal 10:30 PM Los Angeles Union Station  Economy $194
FlixBus 64h 30m 9:00 AM New York 31st & 8th Ave 10:30 PM Los Angeles Union Station  Economy $195
Greyhound US 74h 40m 1:35 PM New York G. Washington Bridge Bus Station 1:15 PM Los Angeles North Hollywood  Economy $205

Cheapest bus trips Wednesday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
Greyhound US 63h 35m 9:55 AM New York Port Authority Bus Terminal 10:30 PM Los Angeles Union Station  Economy $193
Greyhound US 69h 40m 1:35 PM New York G. Washington Bridge Bus Station 8:15 AM Los Angeles Union Station  Economy $196
FlixBus 68h 5m 3:10 PM New York West 34th Street 8:15 AM Los Angeles Union Station  Economy $196
FlixBus 63h 30m 10:00 AM New York Chinatown 10:30 PM Los Angeles Union Station  Economy $198
FlixBus 62h 45m 10:45 AM New York 31st & 8th Ave 10:30 PM Los Angeles Union Station  Economy $198

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest bus from New York to Los Angeles is $158 on 8/25/2026. Flexible travelers save on ticket prices.


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.
Tuesday is the busiest day, with more than 50 daily buses from New York to Los Angeles. Monday has instead the fewest connections, with only 17 daily coaches between New York and Los Angeles.
The busiest time of the day is the Morning, with 76 buses from New York to Los Angeles, while Night sees the fewest connections between New York and Los Angeles, with 25 offers.

Facts about the bus from New York to Los Angeles

Compare all providers like FlixBus and Greyhound US that travel 30 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 $158!

Cheapest Bus $158
Fastest Bus 59h 45m
Earliest Bus 1:00 AM
Latest Bus 11:59 PM
Daily Bus Routes 30 Ø
Distance 2,445.4 miles
Bus Companies FlixBus and Greyhound US

Cheapest bus connections from New York to Los Angeles

Every day, 30 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 08/06/2026 and for the following days.

Sunday
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday 08/02
Monday 08/03
Tuesday 08/04
Wednesday 08/05
Thursday 08/06
$174
Friday 08/07
Saturday 08/08
$225
Sunday 08/09
$204
Monday 08/10
$190
Tuesday 08/11
$193
Wednesday 08/12
$193
Thursday 08/13
$180
Friday 08/14
$295
Saturday 08/15
Sunday 08/16
Monday 08/17
$171
Tuesday 08/18
Wednesday 08/19
$172
Thursday 08/20
$162
Friday 08/21
$231
Saturday 08/22
$167
Sunday 08/23
$170
Monday 08/24
$193
Tuesday 08/25
$158
Wednesday 08/26
$173
Thursday 08/27
Friday 08/28
$159
Saturday 08/29

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 $147, Tuesday is the cheapest day for a bus from New York to Los Angeles. Wednesday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from $172.
Night is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from New York to Los Angeles, with $147. Evening is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from $209.

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 $174
Fastest Bus 60h 35m
Earliest Bus 1:00 AM
Last Bus 11:00 PM
Daily Connections 10 Ø
Found on 7/12/2026

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 $176
Fastest Bus 59h 45m
Earliest Bus 9:30 AM
Last Bus 11:59 PM
Daily Connections 20 Ø
Found on 7/12/2026

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 $158 and takes 71h 40m 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 $158 and $316. 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 30 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 FlixBus and takes 59h 45m. Bus tickets for this connection cost $245. 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 1:00 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.

How does CheckMyBus find the best bus deals from New York to Los Angeles?

CheckMyBus collaborates directly with companies around the world to provide you with the best options when searching for a trip. We retrieve their first-hand data to show you real-time prices, schedules, and seat availability for 30 daily trips between New York and Los Angeles. With the most up-to-date information from verified sources, you can fairly compare all available options and choose the trip that suits you best.

How does CheckMyBus technology work for trips from New York to Los Angeles?

Prices and availability for 30 trips between New York and Los Angeles change constantly. To provide you with the most up-to-date information, we connect directly with bus operators, Online Travel Agencies (OTAs), and Global Distribution Systems (GDS) via real-time interfaces (APIs). The data collected from these sources undergoes strict quality checks, is processed within our infrastructure, and is then presented to you on our search results pages. Visit our About Us page to learn more.

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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