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Bus from Montclair to Los Angeles: Journey Information
There are 4 intercity buses per day from Montclair to Los Angeles. Traveling by bus from Montclair to Los Angeles usually takes around one hour and 18 minutes, but the fastest Greyhound bus can make the trip in 50 minutes.
| Distance | 32 mi (51 km) |
| Shortest duration | 0h 50m |
| Cheapest price | $14.47 |
| Trips per day | 3 |
| Most frequent service | Greyhound |
| Bus lines | 1 |
How much is a bus ticket from Montclair to Los Angeles?
Bus tickets for a trip from Montclair to Los Angeles cost $16.62 on average. This is an excellent value for the trip. If you book your trip ahead of time using Wanderu, you can easily find bus tickets at or below this price.
Average bus ticket prices from Montclair to Los Angeles by travel date
If you're planning to travel by bus from Montclair to Los Angeles in the next month, the average ticket price is expected to range from $17 to $22. The cheapest bus tickets available in the next few weeks are for trips departing on January 20, 2025.
If you’re looking to travel to Los Angeles this week, bus tickets are available starting at $17.
Prices as travel date approaches
The easiest way to save money on bus tickets is by booking in advance! Many carriers increase prices as the travel date approaches, so it's always a good idea to buy your tickets as early as possible. Book at least 22 days in advance to save $2.57 or more on your ticket, compared to booking at the last minute.
What bus companies travel from Montclair to Los Angeles?
There is one intercity bus company available to search and book on Wanderu that operates from Montclair to Los Angeles. Greyhound 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greyhound | 4 | 1h 19m | $18.60 |
Greyhound is the largest nationwide bus 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 bus trips from Montclair to Los Angeles every day, with the average journey taking around 1 hours and 19 minutes to complete. Bus tickets for Greyhound trips to Los Angeles usually start from $14.
Frequently asked questions about traveling by bus from Montclair to Los Angeles
The bus takes an average of one hour and 18 minutes to cover the 32 miles from Montclair to Los Angeles. However, the fastest bus only takes 50 minutes. You'll have just enough time for a small nap on this relatively short bus 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.
With many people traveling in the middle of the week, Wednesday is the busiest day of the week for bus travel. If you are planning to travel on a Wednesday, 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 bus travel on this route. If you’re looking for a little extra space, a Saturday ticket is the way to go.
The first bus leaves at 8:00am and the last bus leaves at 9:00pm. To see the times for all buses from Montclair to Los Angeles, enter your specific travel dates in the search bar.
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.
Station Information
Where does the bus leave from in Montclair?
Main departure station: Montclair Transcenter
Most buses depart from the main station in Montclair.
All bus stations in Montclair:
Montclair Transcenter
Where does the bus arrive in Los Angeles?
Main arrival station: 800 N Alameda St
These are the two stations where buses may stop when they arrive in Los Angeles.
All bus stations in Los Angeles:
800 N Alameda St
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