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Compare all timetables for the bus from Washington, DC to Los Angeles

Here is a selection of the cheapest bus trips from the schedule from Washington, DC to Los Angeles from various bus operators like FlixBus or Greyhound US for the next days.

today
$162
tomorrow
Saturday
$179
Sunday
$237
Monday
$197
Tuesday
$192
Wednesday
$241

Cheapest bus trips today

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
FlixBus 60h 0m 1:30 PM Washington, DC Union Station 10:30 PM Los Angeles Union Station  Economy $162
Greyhound US 67h 20m 5:50 AM Washington, DC Union Station 10:10 PM Los Angeles Union Station  Economy $173
FlixBus 68h 5m 10:45 PM Washington, DC Union Station 3:50 PM Los Angeles Union Station  Economy $181
FlixBus 68h 25m 3:45 PM Washington, DC Union Station 9:10 AM Los Angeles Union Station  Economy $191
Greyhound US 61h 0m 5:50 AM Washington, DC Union Station 3:50 PM Los Angeles Union Station  Economy $202

Cheapest bus trips Saturday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
Greyhound US 67h 20m 5:50 AM Washington, DC Union Station 10:10 PM Los Angeles Union Station  Economy $179
Greyhound US 61h 0m 5:50 AM Washington, DC Union Station 3:50 PM Los Angeles Union Station  Economy $191
FlixBus 68h 25m 3:45 PM Washington, DC Union Station 9:10 AM Los Angeles Union Station  Economy $196
FlixBus 60h 0m 1:30 PM Washington, DC Union Station 10:30 PM Los Angeles Union Station  Economy $197
FlixBus 68h 5m 10:45 PM Washington, DC Union Station 3:50 PM Los Angeles Union Station  Economy $204

Cheapest bus trips Sunday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
FlixBus 61h 40m 1:30 PM Washington, DC Union Station 12:10 AM Los Angeles North Hollywood  Economy $237
FlixBus 69h 5m 10:45 PM Washington, DC Union Station 4:50 PM Los Angeles North Hollywood  Economy $241
FlixBus 81h 45m 10:05 AM Washington, DC Dupont Circle Station 4:50 PM Los Angeles North Hollywood  Economy $248
Greyhound US 62h 0m 5:50 AM Washington, DC Union Station 4:50 PM Los Angeles North Hollywood  Economy $260
  • Did you know that if you travel from Washington, DC to Los Angeles via Silver Spring, MD, you can save more than $55? You will find the corresponding connections below.
    • Save more than 23%
      75h 10m
      Washington, DC
      6 mi
      10:00 PM
      Silver Spring, MD
      Bus Stop
      10:10 PM
      Los Angeles
      Union Station
      0 mi
      Economy
      $182

Cheapest bus trips Monday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
Greyhound US 67h 20m 5:50 AM Washington, DC Union Station 10:10 PM Los Angeles Union Station  Economy $197
FlixBus 64h 25m 9:05 AM Washington, DC Union Station 10:30 PM Los Angeles Union Station  Economy $203
FlixBus 68h 25m 3:45 PM Washington, DC Union Station 9:10 AM Los Angeles Union Station  Economy $204
Greyhound US 61h 0m 5:50 AM Washington, DC Union Station 3:50 PM Los Angeles Union Station  Economy $211
Greyhound US 68h 40m 10:10 PM Washington, DC Union Station 3:50 PM Los Angeles Union Station  Economy $212

Cheapest bus trips Tuesday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
Greyhound US 67h 20m 5:50 AM Washington, DC Union Station 10:10 PM Los Angeles Union Station  Economy $192
Greyhound US 75h 40m 8:30 AM Washington, DC Union Station 9:10 AM Los Angeles Union Station  Economy $195
Greyhound US 61h 0m 5:50 AM Washington, DC Union Station 3:50 PM Los Angeles Union Station  Economy $209
Greyhound US 68h 40m 10:10 PM Washington, DC Union Station 3:50 PM Los Angeles Union Station  Economy $215

Cheapest bus trips Wednesday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
Greyhound US 62h 0m 5:50 AM Washington, DC Union Station 4:50 PM Los Angeles North Hollywood  Economy $241
FlixBus 69h 5m 10:45 PM Washington, DC Union Station 4:50 PM Los Angeles North Hollywood  Economy $252
  • Did you know that if you travel from Washington, DC to Los Angeles via Silver Spring, MD, you can save more than $92? You will find the corresponding connections below.
    • Save more than 38%
      73h 10m
      Washington, DC
      6 mi
      6:35 AM
      Silver Spring, MD
      Bus Stop
      4:45 AM
      Los Angeles
      Union Station
      0 mi
      Economy
      $149

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest bus from Washington, DC to Los Angeles is $139 on 10/4/2026. Flexible travelers save on ticket prices.


Frequency of bus connections between Washington, DC and Los Angeles

See here how frequent the connections between Washington, DC and Los Angeles are, during different times and days of the week.
Saturday is the busiest day, with more than 10 daily buses from Washington, DC to Los Angeles. Wednesday has instead the fewest connections, with only 2 daily coaches between Washington, DC and Los Angeles.
The busiest time of the day is the Night, with 12 buses from Washington, DC to Los Angeles, while Morning sees the fewest connections between Washington, DC and Los Angeles, with 5 offers.

Facts about the bus from Washington, DC to Los Angeles

Compare all providers like FlixBus and Greyhound US that travel 5 times every day by bus from Washington, DC to Los Angeles in one click! Book your bus ticket from Washington, DC to Los Angeles starting from $139!

Cheapest Bus $139
Fastest Bus 57h 0m
Earliest Bus 5:50 AM
Latest Bus 10:45 PM
Daily Bus Routes 5 Ø
Distance 2,295.9 miles
Bus Companies FlixBus and Greyhound US

Cheapest bus connections from Washington, DC to Los Angeles

Every day, 5 buses from 2 bus companies leave Washington, DC for Los Angeles: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 10/08/2026 and for the following days.

Sunday
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday 10/04
Monday 10/05
Tuesday 10/06
Wednesday 10/07
Thursday 10/08
$162
Friday 10/09
Saturday 10/10
$179
Sunday 10/11
$237
Monday 10/12
$197
Tuesday 10/13
$192
Wednesday 10/14
$241
Thursday 10/15
Friday 10/16
$225
Saturday 10/17
$228
Sunday 10/18
$146
Monday 10/19
$230
Tuesday 10/20
$231
Wednesday 10/21
Thursday 10/22
$177
Friday 10/23
$175
Saturday 10/24
$188
Sunday 10/25
$219
Monday 10/26
Tuesday 10/27
Wednesday 10/28
$156
Thursday 10/29
Friday 10/30
$148
Saturday 10/31

The cheapest time to travel from Washington, DC to Los Angeles

See here on which day and which time of the day you can find the cheapest bus ticket from Washington, DC to Los Angeles, for the next 30 days.
With a price starting from $146, Sunday is the cheapest day for a bus from Washington, DC to Los Angeles. Monday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from $197.
Night is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Washington, DC to Los Angeles, with $146. Morning is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from $195.

How to save money travelling from Washington, DC 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 Washington, DC 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 Washington, DC 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 Washington, DC to Los Angeles are also emptier.

Beloved bus companies from Washington, DC to Los Angeles

These are the most booked bus companies between Washington, DC to Los Angeles from our users.

Greyhound US from Washington, DC to Los Angeles

Greyhound US

Here you will find the key facts about the Greyhound US bus route Washington, DC to Los Angeles:

Cheapest Price $173
Fastest Bus 58h 0m
Earliest Bus 5:50 AM
Last Bus 5:50 AM
Daily Connections 2 Ø
Found on 9/14/2026

FlixBus from Washington, DC to Los Angeles

FlixBus

Here you will find the key facts about the FlixBus bus route Washington, DC to Los Angeles:

Cheapest Price $162
Fastest Bus 57h 0m
Earliest Bus 1:30 PM
Last Bus 10:45 PM
Daily Connections 3 Ø
Found on 9/14/2026

All bus stations and stops in Washington, DC and Los Angeles

In the map below, you can see where to find all bus stations in Washington, DC 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 Washington, DC to Los Angeles? Compare all modes of transports from Washington, DC to Los Angeles.

Service and Comfort on the bus from Washington, DC to Los Angeles

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

FAQs about the Washington, DC to Los Angeles bus

How much does a Washington, DC Los Angeles bus trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and time of travel. The cheapest trip is available from $139 and takes 57h 0m to reach Los Angeles. Compare offers to save money!

How much could I save by comparing buses from Washington, DC to Los Angeles?

This route is offered by 2 companies with a range of ticket prices between $139 and $260. 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 Washington, DC to Los Angeles each day?

Every day, the Washington, DC to Los Angeles bus route is served by approximately 5 connections. With our search, you can compare bus times to find the perfect trip.

How long does a bus journey from Washington, DC to Los Angeles take?

The fastest bus from Washington, DC to Los Angeles is offered by FlixBus and takes 57h 0m. Bus tickets for this connection cost $162. In this context, bear in mind that the journey can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from Washington, DC to Los Angeles?

The earliest bus arriving in Los Angeles from Washington, DC 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 Washington, DC to Los Angeles?

The latest bus trip departing from Washington, DC for Los Angeles starts at 10:45 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 Washington, DC Los Angeles route?

When traveling by bus from Washington, DC 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 Washington, DC and Los Angeles?

You can check all the direct connections between Washington, DC 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 Washington, DC 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 Washington, DC 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 Washington, DC 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 Washington, DC to Los Angeles on your planned travel date.

How does CheckMyBus find the best bus deals from Washington, DC 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 5 daily trips between Washington, DC 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 Washington, DC to Los Angeles?

Prices and availability for 5 trips between Washington, DC 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 Washington, DC to Los Angeles

Economy
Economy

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

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