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Journey Information
There are 62 intercity coaches per day from New York to Los Angeles. Traveling by coach from New York to Los Angeles usually takes around 71 hours and 46 minutes, but the fastest Greyhound coach can make the trip in 63 hours and 30 minutes.
| Distance | 2446 mi (3936 km) |
| Shortest duration | 63h 30m |
| Cheapest price | €103.18 |
| Most frequent service | Greyhound |
| Coach lines | 2 |
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How much is a coach ticket from New York to Los Angeles?
€153.33 is the average price of a bus ticket from New York to Los Angeles. Bus tickets on this route can be more expensive due to the length of the trip. However, taking the bus can still be a good alternative to flying. It’s easy to find a bus ticket at this price or lower when you use Wanderu to book your trip online in advance of your travel date.
Average prices by travel date
Over the next four weeks, the average price of bus tickets from New York to Los Angeles is expected to be between €149 and €375. The cheapest day to travel in the next month is 16 May 2024, when tickets are available for 16 May 2024. The cheapest bus tickets available in the next week start at just €166.
Monthly average prices
The lowest bus ticket prices on this route can usually be found in May. That’s when the average price of a bus ticket is expected to be just €198 – the lowest of the year.
Alternatively, if you plan to travel from New York to Los Angeles in December, expect to spend more on your bus trip, as the average ticket price may surge to €354 at that time of year. However, if you book your trip ahead of time, you can still score a ticket at a lower price.
Prices as travel date approaches
Most coach companies charge higher ticket prices the closer you book to the date of travel, so it’s a good idea to buy your coach tickets as early as possible. The best way to find cheap coach tickets is to book at least 29 days in advance. By doing so, you can expect to save €365.51 on your coach ticket compared to booking at the last minute.
What coach companies travel from New York to Los Angeles?
There are two bus lines that have daily service from New York to Los Angeles that you can compare and book on Wanderu. Of these two carriers, Greyhound usually offers more choice, with 36 scheduled trips per day.
| Coach | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| FlixBus US | 26 | 3d 1h 31m | €368.49 |
| Greyhound | 36 | 2d 22h 53m | €298.72 |
FlixBus US is the American branch of German bus company FlixBus, known for providing sustainable, affordable, and modern bus travel. The company offers cheap bus tickets to popular urban destinations throughout the United States. FlixBus US buses include many amenities, including comfortable seats, free WiFi, power outlets at every seat, and an online portal for free entertainment. On average, FlixBus US operates 26 trips per day from New York to Los Angeles, and the average ticket for this route costs only .
Greyhound is the largest nationwide coach carrier in the United States, offering cheap, safe and reliable service across the country. Greyhound has become a household name, serving over 16 million passengers per year with daily trips to over 2,400 destinations. Greyhound performs about 36 bus trips from New York to Los Angeles every day, with the average journey taking around 70 hours and 53 minutes to complete. Bus tickets for Greyhound trips to Los Angeles usually start from €103.
Frequently Asked Questions
The coach takes an average of 71 hours and 46 minutes to cover the 2446 miles from New York to Los Angeles. However, the fastest coach only takes 63 hours and 30 minutes. It’s definitely on the longer side, so plan to get comfortable for a long road trip. Keep in mind that your actual coach may arrive earlier or later than scheduled, depending on whether there is more or less traffic than usual.
Friday is the busiest travel day for coaches as people head from New York to Los Angeles for the weekend. If you are planning to travel on a Friday, you should make sure to book tickets well in advance as they may sell out.
On the other hand, Monday is typically the least busy day for coach travel on this route. For a less crowded trip, try to book your coach travel for the beginning of the week.
The first coach leaves at 01:00 and the last coach leaves at 23:00. To see the times for all coaches from New York to Los Angeles, enter your specific travel dates in the search bar.
There are 62 scheduled coaches that travel from New York to Los Angeles every day, so you have a decent number of options to choose from. Unfortunately, none of them are direct connections, so no matter which coach you take, you will have to transfer coaches at least once during your journey.
Need more travel options? Consider taking the train from New York to Los Angeles; ticket prices start at €243.79.
City Information
New York
New York is one of the most exciting cities in the world for a reason – it offers numerous opportunities for a great time to visitors of all ages and interests. For the culturally inclined travelers, the city boasts a unique collection of world-famous museums, as well as the chance to see the best plays and musicals that Broadway has to offer, or check out the latest production at the Metropolitan Opera. If sightseeing is your cardio, NYC is the place to be – just by walking around town, you can visit such iconic landmarks like the Empire State Building, the Brooklyn Bridge, and Times Square. Or hop on a ferry to Ellis Island to meet the Statue of Liberty up-close and personal.
NYC’s five boroughs feature more than 1,700 parks, including the gorgeous Central Park, making it one of the best cities for outdoor activities in the country. As for the nightlife, there’s no argument that New York City is the biggest party hub in the U.S.
With three major bus and train stations in Manhattan alone – Port Authority, Grand Central & Penn Station – and three nearby airports, NYC is one of the predominant travel hubs in the world. If you are ever looking to get out of town, NYC is centrally connected throughout the state and region, you can easily hop on a train to Albany to go explore upstate New York.
Los Angeles
Los Angeles is the undisputed world capital of the entertainment business. Because of that, the City of Angels is where you will find some of the most iconic landmarks of the film and music industries, including the world-famous Walk of Fame and Dolby Theatre (home of the Academy Awards) on Hollywood Boulevard, the easily recognizable Capitol Records building at Hollywood & Vine, and the LA Live complex in Downtown Los Angeles.
The best part of LA is that it has something to offer for people of all interests: outdoor enthusiasts can hike up to the Hollywood sign, fashion aficionados can go shopping in Beverly Hills, art lovers can check out the prominent Los Angeles County Museum of Art (LACMA) in the Miracle Mile district, and those looking for a fun night out can go bar-hopping in West Hollywood. Are you a Pokémon GO addict? Well then this is the place for you because LA is the best city to catch the rarest Pokémon in the U.S.. And if you want to want to experience the famed golden coast of Southern California for yourself, head west to Santa Monica and Venice for a refreshing dip in the Pacific Ocean.
With one of the biggest airports on the West Coast and several bus and train stops across the county, Los Angeles makes it easy to travel elsewhere in California, visit the neighboring Nevada, Arizona and Mexico, or take a flight to pretty much any other part of the world.
Station Information
Where does the coach leave from in New York?
Main departure station: Port Authority - 625 8th Ave
Coaches to Los Angeles leave from 5 stations in New York.
All coach stations in New York:
Port Authority - 625 8th Ave
300-310 W 31 St (SW Corner of 31st & 8th Ave)
Chinatown - 28 Allen St (eastside b/w Hester and Canal St)
GW Bridge Bus Station
7-11 - Jd Foods
Where does the coach arrive in Los Angeles?
Main arrival station: 800 N Alameda St
Coaches arrive in Los Angeles at 9 stations, depending on which coach line you are traveling with.
Coach stations in Los Angeles:
800 N Alameda St
San Fernando Bus Station
North Hollywood Bus Station
Downtown - Vignes Lot
Los Angeles Un Station Arrival
592 Gayley Ave
1658 N Orange Drive
West LA - Expo/Sepulveda
USC - 3492 S Hope St
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