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Is it better to travel by bus or train from Los Angeles to Boston?
There are usually 13 daily train trips available from Los Angeles to Boston.
Bus | Train | |
|---|---|---|
Avg. Price | Avg. Price$229.22 | Avg. Price$406.82 |
Daily Trips | Daily Trips5 | Daily Trips13 |
Duration | Duration3d 6h 10m | Duration3d 13h 37m |
Bus from Los Angeles to Boston: Journey Information
There are 6 intercity buses per day from Los Angeles to Boston. Traveling by bus from Los Angeles to Boston usually takes around 78 hours and 43 minutes, but the fastest FlixBus US bus can make the trip in 70 hours and 50 minutes.
| Distance | 2591 mi (4170 km) |
| Shortest duration | 70h 50m |
| Cheapest price | $146.95 |
| Most frequent service | FlixBus US |
| Bus lines | 1 |
How much is a bus ticket from Los Angeles to Boston?
Bus tickets for a trip from Los Angeles to Boston cost $161.11 on average. Bus 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 bus is often more affordable than flying to Boston. If you book your trip ahead of time using Wanderu, you can easily find bus tickets at or below this price.
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Prices as travel date approaches
Most bus companies charge higher ticket prices closer to the date of travel, so it’s a good idea to buy your bus tickets as early as possible. To find the cheapest bus tickets, book your trip at least 26 days in advance. This way, you can save up to $327.02 on your bus ticket compared to booking last-minute.
What bus companies travel from Los Angeles to Boston?
There is one intercity bus company available to search and book on Wanderu that operates from Los Angeles to Boston. FlixBus US connects the two cities by bus, it offers multiple scheduled buses per day for you to choose from.
| Bus | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| FlixBus US | 6 | 3d 6h 44m | $332.72 |
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 6 trips per day from Los Angeles to Boston, and the average ticket for this route costs only .
Frequently asked questions about traveling by bus from Los Angeles to Boston
The bus takes an average of 78 hours and 43 minutes to cover the 2591 miles from Los Angeles to Boston. However, the fastest bus only takes 70 hours and 50 minutes. It’s definitely on the longer side, so plan to get comfortable for a long road trip. Keep in mind that your actual bus may arrive earlier or later than scheduled, depending on whether there is more or less traffic than usual.
Saturday is usually the day when buses are busiest, as many travelers take the bus to enjoy the weekend in Boston. If you are planning to travel on a Saturday, you should make sure to book tickets well in advance as they may sell out.
On the other hand, Wednesday is typically the least busy day for bus travel on this route. If you're looking for some extra space on the bus, traveling mid-week is your best bet.
The first bus leaves at 7:00am and the last bus leaves at 10:00pm. To see the times for all buses from Los Angeles to Boston, enter your specific travel dates in the search bar.
There are 6 scheduled buses that travel from Los Angeles to Boston every day, so you have a decent number of options to choose from. Unfortunately, none of them are direct connections, so no matter which bus you take, you will have to transfer buses at least once during your journey.
Need more travel options? Consider taking the train from Los Angeles to Boston; ticket prices start at $246.00.
City Information
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.
Boston
Boston is one of the oldest cities in the country, but it is kept young and fresh with the help of over 150,000 students who flock to the city’s prestigious universities every year. Beantown’s many sights and activities celebrate American history, prolific sports teams, and New England seafood. So let's spill the tea (into the harbor, if you will):
Boston's Freedom Trail is the best way to see the city on foot and visit some of the most iconic landmarks of the American Revolution: from Bunker Hill and the USS Constitution to the Old North Church and Faneuil Hall. The Freedom Trail officially begins in Boston Common, the oldest public park in the U.S. and a beautiful spot for walking, picnicking, or ice skating in the winter. Foodies will love tasting the Italian cuisine in the North End and the modern eateries of South End, while sports fans can tour Fenway Park, and art lovers can explore the expansive Museum of Fine Arts.
From Boston, travelers can easily get to the beachy summer destination of Cape Cod, or surrounding states like New Hampshire, Vermont, and Rhode Island. With four main train stations and several bus stops in the city, as well as Boston Logan Airport (which, by the way, has some excellent airport food), Boston is a central hub for travel throughout New England and beyond.
Station Information
Where does the bus leave from in Los Angeles?
Main departure station: San Fernando Bus Station
Buses to Boston leave from 5 stations in Los Angeles.
All bus stations in Los Angeles:
San Fernando Bus Station
Downtown - Vignes Lot
North Hollywood Bus Station
USC - 3492 S Hope St
800 N Alameda St
Where does the bus arrive in Boston?
Main arrival station: Boston South Station - 700 Atlantic Avenue
All buses from Los Angeles arrive at one main station in Boston.
All bus stations in Boston:
Boston South Station - 700 Atlantic Avenue
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