Bus and Coach from New York to Los Angeles: Compare all prices

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

£167

tomorrow

£184

Tuesday

£210

Wednesday

£190

Thursday

Friday

£167

Saturday

£267

Cheapest bus trips today
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	91h 50m	12:30	New York	31st & 8th Ave	05:20	Los Angeles	West LA (Palms)	Economy	£167	A Bus from FlixBus goes from 31st & 8th Ave, New York (USA) at 14/12/2025 12:30:00 to West LA (Palms), Los Angeles (USA) arriving at 18/12/2025 05:20:00. 50 Economy ticket for £167 per person are available. Travel duration is 91h 50m
FlixBus	91h 35m	12:30	New York	31st & 8th Ave	05:05	Los Angeles	University of California (curbside)	Economy	£167	A Bus from FlixBus goes from 31st & 8th Ave, New York (USA) at 14/12/2025 12:30:00 to University of California (curbside), Los Angeles (USA) arriving at 18/12/2025 05:05:00. 50 Economy ticket for £167 per person are available. Travel duration is 91h 35m
Greyhound US	98h 30m	05:50	New York	G. Washington Bridge Bus Station	05:20	Los Angeles	West LA (Palms)	Economy	£168	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from G. Washington Bridge Bus Station, New York (USA) at 14/12/2025 05:50:00 to West LA (Palms), Los Angeles (USA) arriving at 18/12/2025 05:20:00. 50 Economy ticket for £168 per person are available. Travel duration is 98h 30m
Greyhound US	98h 15m	05:50	New York	G. Washington Bridge Bus Station	05:05	Los Angeles	University of California (curbside)	Economy	£168	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from G. Washington Bridge Bus Station, New York (USA) at 14/12/2025 05:50:00 to University of California (curbside), Los Angeles (USA) arriving at 18/12/2025 05:05:00. 50 Economy ticket for £168 per person are available. Travel duration is 98h 15m
FlixBus	94h 20m	10:00	New York	Chinatown	05:20	Los Angeles	West LA (Palms)	Economy	£168	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Chinatown, New York (USA) at 14/12/2025 10:00:00 to West LA (Palms), Los Angeles (USA) arriving at 18/12/2025 05:20:00. 50 Economy ticket for £168 per person are available. Travel duration is 94h 20m

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Greyhound US	69h 40m	13:35	New York	G. Washington Bridge Bus Station	08:15	Los Angeles	Union Station	Economy	£184	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from G. Washington Bridge Bus Station, New York (USA) at 15/12/2025 13:35:00 to Union Station, Los Angeles (USA) arriving at 18/12/2025 08:15:00. 50 Economy ticket for £184 per person are available. Travel duration is 69h 40m
FlixBus	68h 35m	21:15	New York	Chinatown	14:50	Los Angeles	Union Station	Economy	£191	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Chinatown, New York (USA) at 15/12/2025 21:15:00 to Union Station, Los Angeles (USA) arriving at 18/12/2025 14:50:00. 50 Economy ticket for £191 per person are available. Travel duration is 68h 35m
FlixBus	68h 45m	21:15	New York	Chinatown	15:00	Los Angeles	Union Station	Economy	£191	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Chinatown, New York (USA) at 15/12/2025 21:15:00 to Union Station, Los Angeles (USA) arriving at 18/12/2025 15:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £191 per person are available. Travel duration is 68h 45m
Greyhound US	64h 15m	01:35	New York	Port Authority Bus Terminal	14:50	Los Angeles	Union Station	Economy	£218	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Port Authority Bus Terminal, New York (USA) at 15/12/2025 01:35:00 to Union Station, Los Angeles (USA) arriving at 17/12/2025 14:50:00. 50 Economy ticket for £218 per person are available. Travel duration is 64h 15m
Greyhound US	64h 25m	01:35	New York	Port Authority Bus Terminal	15:00	Los Angeles	Union Station	Economy	£218	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Port Authority Bus Terminal, New York (USA) at 15/12/2025 01:35:00 to Union Station, Los Angeles (USA) arriving at 17/12/2025 15:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £218 per person are available. Travel duration is 64h 25m

Cheapest bus trips Tuesday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Greyhound US	64h 25m	01:35	New York	Port Authority Bus Terminal	15:00	Los Angeles	Union Station	Economy	£210	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Port Authority Bus Terminal, New York (USA) at 16/12/2025 01:35:00 to Union Station, Los Angeles (USA) arriving at 18/12/2025 15:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £210 per person are available. Travel duration is 64h 25m
Greyhound US	64h 15m	01:35	New York	Port Authority Bus Terminal	14:50	Los Angeles	Union Station	Economy	£210	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Port Authority Bus Terminal, New York (USA) at 16/12/2025 01:35:00 to Union Station, Los Angeles (USA) arriving at 18/12/2025 14:50:00. 50 Economy ticket for £210 per person are available. Travel duration is 64h 15m
FlixBus	75h 45m	07:30	New York	Chinatown	08:15	Los Angeles	Union Station	Economy	£210	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Chinatown, New York (USA) at 16/12/2025 07:30:00 to Union Station, Los Angeles (USA) arriving at 19/12/2025 08:15:00. 50 Economy ticket for £210 per person are available. Travel duration is 75h 45m
Greyhound US	65h 15m	01:35	New York	Port Authority Bus Terminal	15:50	Los Angeles	Union Station	Economy	£211	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Port Authority Bus Terminal, New York (USA) at 16/12/2025 01:35:00 to Union Station, Los Angeles (USA) arriving at 18/12/2025 15:50:00. 50 Economy ticket for £211 per person are available. Travel duration is 65h 15m
FlixBus	68h 35m	21:15	New York	Chinatown	14:50	Los Angeles	Union Station	Economy	£211	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Chinatown, New York (USA) at 16/12/2025 21:15:00 to Union Station, Los Angeles (USA) arriving at 19/12/2025 14:50:00. 50 Economy ticket for £211 per person are available. Travel duration is 68h 35m

Cheapest bus trips Wednesday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Greyhound US	66h 15m	01:35	New York	Port Authority Bus Terminal	16:50	Los Angeles	North Hollywood	Economy	£190	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Port Authority Bus Terminal, New York (USA) at 17/12/2025 01:35:00 to North Hollywood, Los Angeles (USA) arriving at 19/12/2025 16:50:00. 50 Economy ticket for £190 per person are available. Travel duration is 66h 15m
FlixBus	70h 35m	21:15	New York	Chinatown	16:50	Los Angeles	North Hollywood	Economy	£191	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Chinatown, New York (USA) at 17/12/2025 21:15:00 to North Hollywood, Los Angeles (USA) arriving at 20/12/2025 16:50:00. 50 Economy ticket for £191 per person are available. Travel duration is 70h 35m
FlixBus	83h 50m	08:00	New York	Chrystie St	16:50	Los Angeles	North Hollywood	Economy	£192	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Chrystie St, New York (USA) at 17/12/2025 08:00:00 to North Hollywood, Los Angeles (USA) arriving at 20/12/2025 16:50:00. 50 Economy ticket for £192 per person are available. Travel duration is 83h 50m
Greyhound US	71h 50m	20:00	New York	G. Washington Bridge Bus Station	16:50	Los Angeles	North Hollywood	Economy	£193	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from G. Washington Bridge Bus Station, New York (USA) at 17/12/2025 20:00:00 to North Hollywood, Los Angeles (USA) arriving at 20/12/2025 16:50:00. 50 Economy ticket for £193 per person are available. Travel duration is 71h 50m
FlixBus	67h 51m	23:59	New York	31st & 8th Ave	16:50	Los Angeles	North Hollywood	Economy	£193	A Bus from FlixBus goes from 31st & 8th Ave, New York (USA) at 17/12/2025 23:59:00 to North Hollywood, Los Angeles (USA) arriving at 20/12/2025 16:50:00. 50 Economy ticket for £193 per person are available. Travel duration is 67h 51m

Cheapest bus trips Friday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	72h 45m	10:30	New York	West 34th Street	08:15	Los Angeles	Union Station	Economy	£167	A Bus from FlixBus goes from West 34th Street, New York (USA) at 19/12/2025 10:30:00 to Union Station, Los Angeles (USA) arriving at 22/12/2025 08:15:00. 50 Economy ticket for £167 per person are available. Travel duration is 72h 45m
FlixBus	68h 35m	21:15	New York	Chinatown	14:50	Los Angeles	Union Station	Economy	£176	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Chinatown, New York (USA) at 19/12/2025 21:15:00 to Union Station, Los Angeles (USA) arriving at 22/12/2025 14:50:00. 50 Economy ticket for £176 per person are available. Travel duration is 68h 35m
FlixBus	68h 45m	21:15	New York	Chinatown	15:00	Los Angeles	Union Station	Economy	£176	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Chinatown, New York (USA) at 19/12/2025 21:15:00 to Union Station, Los Angeles (USA) arriving at 22/12/2025 15:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £176 per person are available. Travel duration is 68h 45m
Greyhound US	69h 40m	13:35	New York	G. Washington Bridge Bus Station	08:15	Los Angeles	Union Station	Economy	£181	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from G. Washington Bridge Bus Station, New York (USA) at 19/12/2025 13:35:00 to Union Station, Los Angeles (USA) arriving at 22/12/2025 08:15:00. 50 Economy ticket for £181 per person are available. Travel duration is 69h 40m
Greyhound US	67h 0m	23:00	New York	Port Authority Bus Terminal	15:00	Los Angeles	Union Station	Economy	£187	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Port Authority Bus Terminal, New York (USA) at 19/12/2025 23:00:00 to Union Station, Los Angeles (USA) arriving at 22/12/2025 15:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £187 per person are available. Travel duration is 67h 0m

Cheapest bus trips Saturday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	70h 25m	09:45	New York	West 34th Street	05:10	Los Angeles	Union Station	Economy	£267	A Bus from FlixBus goes from West 34th Street, New York (USA) at 20/12/2025 09:45:00 to Union Station, Los Angeles (USA) arriving at 23/12/2025 05:10:00. 50 Economy ticket for £267 per person are available. Travel duration is 70h 25m
Greyhound US	69h 40m	13:35	New York	G. Washington Bridge Bus Station	08:15	Los Angeles	Union Station	Economy	£278	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from G. Washington Bridge Bus Station, New York (USA) at 20/12/2025 13:35:00 to Union Station, Los Angeles (USA) arriving at 23/12/2025 08:15:00. 50 Economy ticket for £278 per person are available. Travel duration is 69h 40m
Greyhound US	65h 15m	01:35	New York	Port Authority Bus Terminal	15:50	Los Angeles	Union Station	Economy	£309	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Port Authority Bus Terminal, New York (USA) at 20/12/2025 01:35:00 to Union Station, Los Angeles (USA) arriving at 22/12/2025 15:50:00. 50 Economy ticket for £309 per person are available. Travel duration is 65h 15m
Greyhound US	64h 15m	01:35	New York	Port Authority Bus Terminal	14:50	Los Angeles	Union Station	Economy	£310	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Port Authority Bus Terminal, New York (USA) at 20/12/2025 01:35:00 to Union Station, Los Angeles (USA) arriving at 22/12/2025 14:50:00. 50 Economy ticket for £310 per person are available. Travel duration is 64h 15m
FlixBus	68h 45m	21:15	New York	Chinatown	15:00	Los Angeles	Union Station	Economy	£318	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Chinatown, New York (USA) at 20/12/2025 21:15:00 to Union Station, Los Angeles (USA) arriving at 23/12/2025 15:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £318 per person are available. Travel duration is 68h 45m

Did you know that if you travel from New York to Los Angeles via Newark, you can save more than £57? You can find the corresponding connections below.
- Busbud
  
  66h 15m
  
  0
  
  01:35
  
  New York
  Port Authority Bus Terminal
  
  02:05
  
  Newark
  Penn Station
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  £6
  
  A Bus from Busbud goes from Port Authority Bus Terminal, New York (USA) at 15/12/2025 01:35:00 to Penn Station, Newark (USA) arriving at 15/12/2025 02:05:00. 50 Economy ticket for £6 per person are available. Travel duration is 0h 30m
- FlixBus
  
  65h 35m
  
  0
  
  02:15
  
  Newark
  Penn Station
  
  16:50
  
  Los Angeles
  North Hollywood
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  £204
  
  A Bus from FlixBus goes from Penn Station, Newark (USA) at 15/12/2025 02:15:00 to North Hollywood, Los Angeles (USA) arriving at 17/12/2025 16:50:00. 50 Economy ticket for £204 per person are available. Travel duration is 65h 35m
Travel time is 5h 0m longer, but you will save £57

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest coach from New York to Los Angeles is £117 on 03/01/2026. Flexible travellers 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 coaches 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 coaches from New York to Los Angeles, while Afternoon sees the fewest connections between New York and Los Angeles, with 12 offers.

Facts about coaches 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 £117!

Cheapest Bus	£117
Fastest Bus	60h 30m
Earliest Coach	05:50
Latest Coach	23:59
Daily Bus Connections	30 Ø
Distance	3,934.2 km
Coach Companies	FlixBus and Greyhound US

Cheapest coach connections from New York to Los Angeles

Every day, 30 buses from 2 coach 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 14/12/2025 and for the following days.

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Sunday

Monday 08/12

Tuesday 09/12

Wednesday 10/12

Thursday 11/12

Friday 12/12

Saturday 13/12

Sunday 14/12

£221

Monday 15/12

£184

Tuesday 16/12

£264

Wednesday 17/12

£190

Thursday 18/12

Friday 19/12

£164

Saturday 20/12

£267

Sunday 21/12

£219

Monday 22/12

£187

Tuesday 23/12

Wednesday 24/12

£153

Thursday 25/12

£177

Friday 26/12

£179

Saturday 27/12

£194

Sunday 28/12

£162

Monday 29/12

Tuesday 30/12

£160

Wednesday 31/12

Thursday 01/01

Friday 02/01

£174

Saturday 03/01

£117

Sunday 04/01

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 £117, Saturday is the cheapest day for a coach from New York to Los Angeles. Monday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from £184.

Night is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from New York to Los Angeles, with £117. Evening is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from £169.

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 coaches from New York to Los Angeles are also emptier.

All bus stations and stops in New York and Los Angeles

The map below shows you where to find all the bus stations in New York and Los Angeles.

Port Authority Bus Terminal

8th Ave 641

31st & 8th Ave

31st St & 8th Ave

West 34th Street

West 34th Street 650

Chinatown

Allen St 28

East Broadway

East Broadway 120

Downtown Coach Station

N Main St 512

Las Casas

Main Street 94

Tufesa

Maple Ave 611

Union Station

Ramirez Street 401-479

Amtrak

Alameda Street 738-788

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 coaches 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 coach trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and travel time. The cheapest ticket for the New York - Los Angeles bus trip is available from £117 and takes 88h 50m. Compare offers and save money!

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

The connection New York to Los Angeles is offered by 2 companies with ticket prices ranging from £117 to £392. Therefore, we suggest booking your ticket as soon as possible to ensure you will get the cheapest ticket price.

How many connections are available for the New York - Los Angeles route on average every day?

Each day, the bus route from New York to Los Angeles is offered by roughly 30 busses. By using our search, you can compare bus schedules and find your ideal trip.

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

The quickest coach from New York to Los Angeles is provided by Greyhound US and takes 60h 30m. Coach tickets for this connection cost £171. However, keep in mind that the connection can take longer due to traffic.

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

The earliest bus to Los Angeles departs from New York at 05:50. In this context, information about departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. Simply use our search to find the exact times for your planned travel date.

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

The latest bus to Los Angeles departs from New York at 23:59. Please note that departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. Simply use our search to find the exact times for your planned travel date.

Which bus companies serve the New York - Los Angeles route?

Passengers looking to travel from New York to Los Angeles can travel with FlixBus and Greyhound US. Compare all available bus tickets with our search to book the trip that works best 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 bus to Los Angeles from New York?

Depending on which provider you travel with, what you are allowed to bring with you can vary. Generally, you can take a suitcase and hand luggage with you on the bus for the New York Los Angeles bus route free of charge. Simply use our search to find a coach 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 travelling 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

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

More bus routes to New York and to Los Angeles

Here’s an overview of the most popular bus routes to New York and to Los Angeles. Simply click on the connection of your choice, and you will find all the details about your bus route!