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Cheap coach tickets from New York to Los Angeles
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Coach from New York to Los Angeles: Journey Information
There are 124 intercity coaches per day from New York to Los Angeles. Travelling by coach from New York to Los Angeles usually takes around 3 days, 1 hour and 48 minutes, but the fastest FlixBus US coach can make the trip in 2 days, 14 hours and 35 minutes.
- Distance
- 2446 mi (3936 km)
- Shortest duration
- 62h 35m
- Cheapest price
- US$123.97
- Trips per day
- 124
- Most frequent service
- FlixBus US
- Coach lines
- 2
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New York to Los Angeles Coach Timetable
New York to Los Angeles Route Map
There are several coach options that can take you from New York to Los Angeles:
See more detailsHow much is a coach ticket from New York to Los Angeles?
Coach tickets for a trip from New York to Los Angeles cost about US$170 when you book at the cheapest time, 28 days ahead. Coach tickets on this route can be a bit expensive due to the length of the trip. But even with a higher price tag, taking the coach is often more affordable than flying to Los Angeles. If you book your trip ahead of time using Wanderu, you can easily find coach tickets at or below this price.
Average coach ticket prices from New York to Los Angeles by travel date
If you're planning to travel by coach from New York to Los Angeles in the next month, the average ticket price is expected to range from US$157 to US$336. The cheapest coach tickets available in the next few weeks are for trips departing on 4 December 2026. If you’re looking to travel to Los Angeles this week, coach tickets are available starting at US$174.
Average coach ticket prices from New York to Los Angeles by month
Taking the coach from New York to Los Angeles is usually cheapest in May, when the average ticket price is only US$315. If you're planning to take the coach from New York to Los Angeles during December, keep in mind that coach ticket prices may be higher than usual, with an average price of US$420. However, booking your trip in advance can help you score a ticket at a better price.
Prices as travel date approaches
Most coach companies charge higher ticket prices closer to the date of travel, so it’s a good idea to buy your coach tickets as early as possible. To find the cheapest coach tickets, book your trip at least 28 days in advance. This way, you can save up to US$283.07 on your coach ticket compared to booking last-minute.
What coach companies travel from New York to Los Angeles?
There are two coach lines that have daily service from New York to Los Angeles that you can compare and book on Wanderu. Of these two carriers, FlixBus US usually offers more choice, with 67 scheduled trips per day.
| Coach | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| FlixBus US | 67 | 75h 37m | US$338.35 |
| Greyhound | 58 | 70h 54m | US$331.35 |
FlixBus US is the American branch of German coach company FlixBus, known for providing sustainable, affordable, and modern coach travel. The company offers cheap coach tickets to popular urban destinations throughout the United States. FlixBus US coaches include many amenities, including comfortable seats, free WiFi, power sockets at every seat, and an online portal for free entertainment. On average, FlixBus US operates 67 trips per day from New York to Los Angeles, and the average ticket for this route costs only US$338.35.
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 58 coach trips from New York to Los Angeles every day, with the average journey taking around 2 days, 22 hours and 54 minutes to complete. Coach tickets for Greyhound trips to Los Angeles usually start from US$118.45.
Frequently asked questions about travelling by coach from New York to Los Angeles
There are 124 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 US$297.
Trips per day
124
Direct trips
0
The coach takes an average of 3 days, 1 hour and 48 minutes to cover the 2,446 miles from New York to Los Angeles. However, the fastest coach only takes 2 days, 14 hours and 35 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.
Distance (mi)
2446
Distance (km)
3936
The first coach leaves at 0:55 and the last coach leaves at 23:59. To see the times for all coaches from New York to Los Angeles, enter your specific travel dates in the search bar.
Earliest coach
12:55am
Latest coach
11:59pm
Because many passengers travel from New York to Los Angeles at the beginning of the work week, Monday is usually the busiest day for coaches. If you are planning to travel on a Monday, you should make sure to book tickets well in advance as they may sell out. On the other hand, Saturday is typically the least busy day for coach travel on this route. If you’re looking for a little extra space, a Saturday ticket is the way to go.
Most crowded
Monday
Least crowded
Saturday
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 travellers, 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 Liberty 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 coach 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 coach and train stops across the county, Los Angeles makes it easy to travel elsewhere in California, visit the neighbouring 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: Manhattan - Port Authority Bus Station
Coaches to Los Angeles leave from 12 stations in New York.
All coach stations in New York:
- Manhattan - Port Authority Bus Station
- GW Bridge Bus Station
- SW Corner of 31st St & 8th Ave
- New York W 34th St & 12th Ave
- New York Midtown West
- Chinatown - 28 Allen St (eastside b/w Hester and Canal St)
- Queens/Jamaica 91-91 144th Pl
- Brooklyn - 3 Av @ 38th St
- Queens Village - 7-11 - Jd Foods
- 145 Canal St
- 41-32 Kissena Blvd
- La Cubana
Where does the coach arrive in Los Angeles?
Main arrival station: San Fernando Bus Station
Coaches arrive in Los Angeles at 6 stations, depending on which coach line you are travelling with.
Coach stations in Los Angeles:
- San Fernando Bus Station
- North Hollywood Bus Station
- Union Station LA Departure
- Los Angeles Un Station Arrival
- Downtown - Vignes Lot
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