Cheap coach tickets from Salt Lake City to Los Angeles

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Coach from Salt Lake City to Los Angeles: Journey Information

There are 4 intercity coaches per day from Salt Lake City to Los Angeles. Travelling by coach from Salt Lake City to Los Angeles usually takes around 23 hours and 54 minutes, but the fastest Greyhound coach can make the trip in 22 hours and 40 minutes.

Distance: 580 mi (933 km)
Shortest duration: 22h 40m
Cheapest price: NOK 958.14
Trips per day: 4
Most frequent service: Greyhound
Coach lines: 1

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Salt Lake City to Los Angeles Coach Timetable

There are several coach options that can take you from Salt Lake City to Los Angeles:

Greyhound: 4 daily coaches from NOK 958

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How much is a coach ticket from Salt Lake City to Los Angeles?

Coach tickets for a trip from Salt Lake City to Los Angeles cost about NOK 1,053 when you book at the cheapest time, 29 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 Salt Lake City to Los Angeles by travel date

If you're planning to travel by coach from Salt Lake City to Los Angeles in the next month, the average ticket price is expected to range from NOK 1,067 to NOK 2,181. The cheapest coach tickets available in the next few weeks are for trips departing on 6 December 2026. If you’re looking to travel to Los Angeles this week, coach tickets are available starting at NOK 1,483.

Average coach ticket prices from Salt Lake City to Los Angeles by month

Taking the coach from Salt Lake City to Los Angeles is usually cheapest in December, when the average ticket price is only NOK 1,388. If you're planning to take the coach from Salt Lake City to Los Angeles during April, keep in mind that coach ticket prices may be higher than usual, with an average price of NOK 1,813. 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 29 days in advance. This way, you can save up to NOK 1,439.38 on your coach ticket compared to booking last-minute.

What coach companies travel from Salt Lake City to Los Angeles?

There is one intercity coach company available to search and book on Wanderu that operates from Salt Lake City to Los Angeles. Greyhound 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
Greyhound	4	23h 54m	NOK 1,921.66

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 4 coach trips from Salt Lake City to Los Angeles every day, with the average journey taking around 23 hours and 54 minutes to complete. Coach tickets for Greyhound trips to Los Angeles usually start from NOK 958.14.

Frequently asked questions about travelling by coach from Salt Lake City to Los Angeles

There are 4 scheduled coaches that travel from Salt Lake City 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 Salt Lake City to Los Angeles; ticket prices start at NOK 1,530.

Trips per day

Direct trips

The coach takes an average of 23 hours and 54 minutes to cover the 580 miles from Salt Lake City to Los Angeles. However, the fastest coach only takes 22 hours and 40 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)

580

Distance (km)

933

The first coach leaves at 21:10 and the last coach leaves at 21:10. To see the times for all coaches from Salt Lake City to Los Angeles, enter your specific travel dates in the search bar.

Earliest coach

9:10pm

Latest coach

9:10pm

Friday is the busiest travel day for coaches as people head from Salt Lake City 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, 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

Friday

Least crowded

Saturday

City Information

Salt Lake City

A city shrouded in a mystical veil to most visitors, Salt Lake City stands among one of the most culturally unique destinations in the U.S. Salt Lake City offers tourists a unique chance to learn more about the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, and Temple Square is the best place to do so. Housing the Salt Lake Temple along with other significant historic buildings, the square will take you back to the earliest days of the city, immersing you in a unique cultural experience. While here, don’t miss out on the chance to visit the Great Salt Lake itself and to dive into its cool and refreshing water.

Salt Lake City features a diverse food scene, with Mexican food receiving a lot of attention. Those who wish to enjoy the best Mexican dishes in town could try Red Iguana. For travellers who are simply looking for the best burgers, Crown Burgers’ char-broiled patties will certainly be a great choice.

The Salt Lake City Intermodal Hub is the central transport hub in the city. It is currently served by several rail services such as Amtrak, TRAX, and FrontRunner. Travellers can also catch Greyhound coaches at the station. The Salt Lake City International Airport is the main airport for the city. Located about 4 miles west of Downtown, the airport is a major gateway to the Mountain West and the West Coast region.

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 Salt Lake City?

Main departure station: 300 South 600 West

As part of the Salt Lake Central Station complex, the coach terminal located at the corner of 300 S and 600 W serves intercity coach travel on Jefferson Lines and Amtrak Thruway coaches. In the greater Central Station area, you can connect to Amtrak trains and local UTA public transit. The station is a comfortable stop along your journey, with waiting rooms, toilets, and clear signage to direct you to the appropriate bus stop. Downtown Salt Lake City is only a few blocks away, and it is easy to access the Salt Lake City International Airport on the TRAX commuter rail. From the coach terminal, you can travel to such destinations as Denver, Boise, or Portland.

All coach stations in Salt Lake City:

300 South 600 West
300 S 600 W

Where does the coach arrive in Los Angeles?

Main arrival station: San Fernando Bus Station

Coaches arrive in Los Angeles at 4 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

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