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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
$224
tomorrow
$246
Tuesday
$281
Wednesday
$253
Thursday
Friday
$224
Saturday
$357

Cheapest bus trips today

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
FlixBus 91h 50m 12:30 PM New York 31st & 8th Ave 5:20 AM Los Angeles West LA (Palms)  Economy $224
FlixBus 91h 35m 12:30 PM New York 31st & 8th Ave 5:05 AM Los Angeles University of California (curbside)  Economy $224
Greyhound US 98h 30m 5:50 AM New York G. Washington Bridge Bus Station 5:20 AM Los Angeles West LA (Palms)  Economy $225
Greyhound US 98h 15m 5:50 AM New York G. Washington Bridge Bus Station 5:05 AM Los Angeles University of California (curbside)  Economy $225
FlixBus 68h 35m 9:15 PM New York Chinatown 2:50 PM Los Angeles Union Station  Economy $225

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow

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 $246
FlixBus 68h 35m 9:15 PM New York Chinatown 2:50 PM Los Angeles Union Station  Economy $255
FlixBus 68h 45m 9:15 PM New York Chinatown 3:00 PM Los Angeles Union Station  Economy $255
Greyhound US 64h 15m 1:35 AM New York Port Authority Bus Terminal 2:50 PM Los Angeles Union Station  Economy $291
Greyhound US 64h 25m 1:35 AM New York Port Authority Bus Terminal 3:00 PM Los Angeles Union Station  Economy $291

Cheapest bus trips Tuesday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
Greyhound US 64h 25m 1:35 AM New York Port Authority Bus Terminal 3:00 PM Los Angeles Union Station  Economy $281
Greyhound US 64h 15m 1:35 AM New York Port Authority Bus Terminal 2:50 PM Los Angeles Union Station  Economy $281
FlixBus 75h 45m 7:30 AM New York Chinatown 8:15 AM Los Angeles Union Station  Economy $281
Greyhound US 65h 15m 1:35 AM New York Port Authority Bus Terminal 3:50 PM Los Angeles Union Station  Economy $282
FlixBus 68h 35m 9:15 PM New York Chinatown 2:50 PM Los Angeles Union Station  Economy $282

Cheapest bus trips Wednesday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
Greyhound US 66h 15m 1:35 AM New York Port Authority Bus Terminal 4:50 PM Los Angeles North Hollywood  Economy $253
FlixBus 70h 35m 9:15 PM New York Chinatown 4:50 PM Los Angeles North Hollywood  Economy $255
Greyhound US 71h 50m 8:00 PM New York G. Washington Bridge Bus Station 4:50 PM Los Angeles North Hollywood  Economy $257
FlixBus 83h 50m 8:00 AM New York Chrystie St 4:50 PM Los Angeles North Hollywood  Economy $257
FlixBus 67h 51m 11:59 PM New York 31st & 8th Ave 4:50 PM Los Angeles North Hollywood  Economy $257

Cheapest bus trips Friday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
FlixBus 72h 45m 10:30 AM New York West 34th Street 8:15 AM Los Angeles Union Station  Economy $224
FlixBus 68h 35m 9:15 PM New York Chinatown 2:50 PM Los Angeles Union Station  Economy $235
FlixBus 68h 45m 9:15 PM New York Chinatown 3:00 PM Los Angeles Union Station  Economy $235
Greyhound US 69h 40m 1:35 PM New York G. Washington Bridge Bus Station 8:15 AM Los Angeles Union Station  Economy $242
Greyhound US 67h 0m 11:00 PM New York Port Authority Bus Terminal 3:00 PM Los Angeles Union Station  Economy $250

Cheapest bus trips Saturday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
FlixBus 70h 25m 9:45 AM New York West 34th Street 5:10 AM Los Angeles Union Station  Economy $357
Greyhound US 69h 40m 1:35 PM New York G. Washington Bridge Bus Station 8:15 AM Los Angeles Union Station  Economy $371
Greyhound US 65h 15m 1:35 AM New York Port Authority Bus Terminal 3:50 PM Los Angeles Union Station  Economy $413
Greyhound US 64h 15m 1:35 AM New York Port Authority Bus Terminal 2:50 PM Los Angeles Union Station  Economy $414
FlixBus 68h 45m 9:15 PM New York Chinatown 3:00 PM Los Angeles Union Station  Economy $425
  • Did you know that if you travel from New York to Los Angeles via Newark, you can save more than $76? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • Busbud
      66h 15m
      0
      1:35 AM
      New York
      Port Authority Bus Terminal
      2:05 AM
      Newark
      Penn Station
      0
      Busbud
      Economy
      $8
      • Waiting Time 0h 10m
    • FlixBus
      65h 35m
      0
      2:15 AM
      Newark
      Penn Station
      4:50 PM
      Los Angeles
      North Hollywood
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      $272
    Travel time is 5h 0m longer, but you will save $76

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest bus from New York to Los Angeles is $156 on 1/3/2026. 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.
Sunday is the busiest day, with more than 50 daily buses from New York to Los Angeles. Monday has instead the fewest connections, with only 20 daily coaches between New York and Los Angeles.
The busiest time of the day is the Evening, with 85 buses from New York to Los Angeles, while Afternoon sees the fewest connections between New York and Los Angeles, with 12 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 $156!

Cheapest Bus $156
Fastest Bus 60h 30m
Earliest Bus 5:50 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 12/14/2025 and for the following days.

Sunday
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday 12/14
$295
Monday 12/15
$246
Tuesday 12/16
$352
Wednesday 12/17
$253
Thursday 12/18
Friday 12/19
$220
Saturday 12/20
$357
Sunday 12/21
$292
Monday 12/22
$250
Tuesday 12/23
Wednesday 12/24
$205
Thursday 12/25
$236
Friday 12/26
$239
Saturday 12/27
$259
Sunday 12/28
$216
Monday 12/29
Tuesday 12/30
$214
Wednesday 12/31
Thursday 01/01
Friday 01/02
$233
Saturday 01/03
$156
Sunday 01/04
Monday 01/05
Tuesday 01/06
$241
Wednesday 01/07
$262
Thursday 01/08
Friday 01/09
Saturday 01/10

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 $156, Saturday is the cheapest day for a bus from New York to Los Angeles. Monday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from $246.
Night is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from New York to Los Angeles, with $156. Evening is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from $225.

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 $225
Fastest Bus 60h 30m
Earliest Bus 5:50 AM
Last Bus 11:00 PM
Daily Connections 11 Ø
Found on 12/8/2025

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 $224
Fastest Bus 61h 0m
Earliest Bus 7:30 AM
Last Bus 11:59 PM
Daily Connections 18 Ø
Found on 12/8/2025

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.

Compare the bus with other modes of transport

The bus is often the cheapest mode of transport, while other modes like train or flight are faster. Looking for quicker alternatives to travel from New York to Los Angeles? Compare all modes of transports from New York to 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 $156 and takes 88h 50m 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 $156 and $524. 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 Greyhound US and takes 60h 30m. Bus tickets for this connection cost $229. 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 5:50 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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