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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
$470
tomorrow
Monday
$149
Tuesday
$159
Wednesday
$167
Thursday
Friday
$163

Cheapest bus trips today

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
FlixBus 68h 5m 3:10 PM New York West 34th Street 8:15 AM Los Angeles Union Station  Economy $470
Greyhound US 67h 30m 11:00 PM New York Port Authority Bus Terminal 3:30 PM Los Angeles Union Station  Economy $470
Greyhound US 69h 40m 1:35 PM New York G. Washington Bridge Bus Station 8:15 AM Los Angeles Union Station  Economy $471
FlixBus 69h 30m 10:15 AM New York 3rd Avenue & 37th Street Bus Stop 4:45 AM Los Angeles Union Station  Economy $487
FlixBus 72h 0m 6:30 PM New York West 34th Street 3:30 PM Los Angeles Union Station  Economy $493
  • Did you know that if you travel from New York to Los Angeles via Pittsburgh, you can save more than $264? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • Greyhound US
      63h 35m
      0
      9:55 AM
      New York
      Port Authority Bus Terminal
      7:15 PM
      Pittsburgh
      Grant Street Transportation Center
      0
      Greyhound US
      Economy
      $67
      • Waiting Time 0h 45m
    • Greyhound US
      53h 30m
      0
      8:00 PM
      Pittsburgh
      Grant Street Transportation Center
      10:30 PM
      Los Angeles
      Union Station
      0
      Greyhound US
      Economy
      $139
    Travel Time is 0h 55m shorter, and you will save $264

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 $149
FlixBus 64h 25m 10:45 AM New York 31st & 8th Ave 12:10 AM Los Angeles North Hollywood  Economy $149
Greyhound US 65h 15m 9:55 AM New York Port Authority Bus Terminal 12:10 AM Los Angeles North Hollywood  Economy $150
Greyhound US 65h 0m 10:10 AM New York G. Washington Bridge Bus Station 12:10 AM Los Angeles North Hollywood  Economy $150
FlixBus 65h 40m 9:30 AM New York West 34th Street 12:10 AM Los Angeles North Hollywood  Economy $152

Cheapest bus trips Tuesday

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 $159
Greyhound US 74h 40m 1:35 PM New York G. Washington Bridge Bus Station 1:15 PM Los Angeles North Hollywood  Economy $160
Greyhound US 69h 20m 5:50 AM New York G. Washington Bridge Bus Station 12:10 AM Los Angeles North Hollywood  Economy $161
FlixBus 67h 40m 7:30 AM New York Chinatown 12:10 AM Los Angeles North Hollywood  Economy $161
FlixBus 66h 10m 9:00 AM New York 31st & 8th Ave 12:10 AM Los Angeles North Hollywood  Economy $163

Cheapest bus trips Wednesday

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 $167
FlixBus 65h 10m 10:00 AM New York Chinatown 12:10 AM Los Angeles North Hollywood  Economy $168
FlixBus 64h 25m 10:45 AM New York 31st & 8th Ave 12:10 AM Los Angeles North Hollywood  Economy $168
Greyhound US 69h 20m 5:50 AM New York G. Washington Bridge Bus Station 12:10 AM Los Angeles North Hollywood  Economy $170
FlixBus 65h 40m 9:30 AM New York West 34th Street 12:10 AM Los Angeles North Hollywood  Economy $171

Cheapest bus trips Friday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
Greyhound US 72h 50m 5:30 PM New York 7 Av & W 37 St 3:20 PM Los Angeles Union Station  Economy $163
Greyhound US 73h 0m 5:30 PM New York 7 Av & W 37 St 3:30 PM Los Angeles Union Station  Economy $163
Greyhound US 63h 35m 9:55 AM New York Port Authority Bus Terminal 10:30 PM Los Angeles Union Station  Economy $228
FlixBus 63h 30m 10:00 AM New York Chinatown 10:30 PM Los Angeles Union Station  Economy $240
FlixBus 62h 45m 10:45 AM New York 31st & 8th Ave 10:30 PM Los Angeles Union Station  Economy $240

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest bus from New York to Los Angeles is $147 on 8/4/2026. 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 66 daily buses from New York to Los Angeles. Wednesday has instead the fewest connections, with only 16 daily coaches between New York and Los Angeles.
The busiest time of the day is the Morning, with 60 buses from New York to Los Angeles, while Night sees the fewest connections between New York and Los Angeles, with 24 offers.

Facts about the bus from New York to Los Angeles

Compare all providers like FlixBus and Greyhound US that travel 35 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 $147!

Cheapest Bus $147
Fastest Bus 59h 45m
Earliest Bus 10:00 AM
Latest Bus 11:59 PM
Daily Bus Routes 35 Ø
Distance 2,445.4 miles
Bus Companies FlixBus and Greyhound US

Cheapest bus connections from New York to Los Angeles

Every day, 35 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 07/25/2026 and for the following days.

Sunday
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday 07/19
Monday 07/20
Tuesday 07/21
Wednesday 07/22
Thursday 07/23
Friday 07/24
Saturday 07/25
$470
Sunday 07/26
Monday 07/27
$149
Tuesday 07/28
$174
Wednesday 07/29
$167
Thursday 07/30
Friday 07/31
$228
Saturday 08/01
$208
Sunday 08/02
Monday 08/03
$230
Tuesday 08/04
$147
Wednesday 08/05
$181
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
$201
Saturday 08/15

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. Saturday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from $208.
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 $155.

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.

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 $149
Fastest Bus 59h 45m
Earliest Bus 10:00 AM
Last Bus 11:59 PM
Daily Connections 19 Ø
Found on 7/24/2026

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 $150
Fastest Bus 60h 35m
Earliest Bus 1:35 PM
Last Bus 11:00 PM
Daily Connections 16 Ø
Found on 7/24/2026

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 $147 and takes 62h 10m 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 $147 and $553. 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 35 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 $553. 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 10:00 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 35 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 35 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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