Cheap coach tickets from Columbus to Los Angeles
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Coach from Columbus to Los Angeles: Journey Information
There are 9 intercity coaches per day from Columbus to Los Angeles. Travelling by coach from Columbus to Los Angeles usually takes around 2 days, 14 hours and 19 minutes, but the fastest FlixBus US coach can make the trip in 2 days, 7 hours and 25 minutes.
- Distance
- 1974 mi (3176 km)
- Shortest duration
- 55h 25m
- Cheapest price
- £113.72
- Trips per day
- 9
- Most frequent service
- FlixBus US
- Coach lines
- 1
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Columbus to Los Angeles Coach Timetable

There are several coach options that can take you from Columbus to Los Angeles:
See more detailsHow much is a coach ticket from Columbus to Los Angeles?
Coach tickets for a trip from Columbus to Los Angeles cost about £137 when you book at the cheapest time, 23 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 Columbus to Los Angeles by travel date
If you're planning to travel by coach from Columbus to Los Angeles in the next month, the average ticket price is expected to range from £130 to £191. 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 £133.
Average coach ticket prices from Columbus to Los Angeles by month
Taking the coach from Columbus to Los Angeles is usually cheapest in February, when the average ticket price is only £206. If you're planning to take the coach from Columbus to Los Angeles during December, keep in mind that coach ticket prices may be higher than usual, with an average price of £281. 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 23 days in advance. This way, you can save up to £178.67 on your coach ticket compared to booking last-minute.
What coach companies travel from Columbus to Los Angeles?
There is one intercity coach company available to search and book on Wanderu that operates from Columbus to Los Angeles. FlixBus US connects the two cities by coach, it offers multiple scheduled coaches per day for you to choose from.
| Coach | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| FlixBus US | 9 | 62h 19m | £192.08 |
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 9 trips per day from Columbus to Los Angeles, and the average ticket for this route costs only £192.08.






Frequently asked questions about travelling by coach from Columbus to Los Angeles
There are 9 scheduled coaches that travel from Columbus 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.
Trips per day
9
Direct trips
0
The coach takes an average of 2 days, 14 hours and 19 minutes to cover the 1,974 miles from Columbus to Los Angeles. However, the fastest coach only takes 2 days, 7 hours and 25 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)
1974
Distance (km)
3176
The first coach leaves at 9:45 and the last coach leaves at 23:30. To see the times for all coaches from Columbus to Los Angeles, enter your specific travel dates in the search bar.
Earliest coach
9:45am
Latest coach
11:30pm
Thursday is usually the day of the week when coaches are busiest. If you are planning to travel on a Thursday, you should make sure to book tickets well in advance as they may sell out. On the other hand, Tuesday is typically the least busy day for coach travel on this route. If you’re looking for a little extra space, a Tuesday ticket is the way to go.
Most crowded
Thursday
Least crowded
Tuesday
City Information
Columbus



Brimming with life and cultural events, Columbus is the affordable destination of your dreams! Featuring a budding art scene, Columbus attracts art lovers through the exhibitions at the Columbus Museum of Arts where children and adults alike can indulge in thought-provoking artworks. Fans of sports should not miss out on a baseball game at Huntington Park, which offers reasonably-priced tickets; it is also rarely crowded. For those who simply want to stroll about, the German Village offers a quaint and scenic view rarely seen elsewhere.
As the sun goes down, dig deeper into the German heritage of Columbus by enjoying a traditional schnitzel dish at the Schmidt's Restaurant and Sausage Haus. When you are looking for a quick snack, Bodega serves some of the best sandwiches in town, and there are up to 47 varieties of craft beers for you to choose from.
Columbus’ busiest coach station is located on E Town St., and it offers intercity coach trips to Cleveland, Chicago, New York and many other cities. Columbus has had no passenger trains since 1979, when its Union Station was demolished, so the nearest Amtrak trains, such as the Lake Shore Limited and the Capitol Limited, stop in other Ohio cities. The local airport, the John Glenn Columbus International Airport, is located on the east side of the city, 6 miles east of Downtown. It provides access to 31 other airports.
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 Columbus?
Main departure station: 100 E Rich St
Most coaches depart from the main station in Columbus.
All coach stations in Columbus:
- 100 E Rich St
Where does the coach arrive in Los Angeles?
Main arrival station: North Hollywood Bus Station
Coaches arrive in Los Angeles at 6 stations, depending on which coach line you are travelling with.
Coach stations in Los Angeles:
- North Hollywood Bus Station
- San Fernando Bus Station
- Union Station LA Departure
- Downtown - Vignes Lot
- Los Angeles Un Station Arrival
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