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  1. Sun Dec 8
    $238.00
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  9. Mon Dec 16
    $163.00
  10. Tue Dec 17
    $163.00
  11. Wed Dec 18
    $163.00
  12. Thu Dec 19
    $180.00
  13. Fri Dec 20
    $191.00
  14. Sat Dec 21
    $185.00

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Portland, ME to Los Angeles bus - cost & duration

Cheapest price$163.00
Shortest Duration76h 0m
Trips per day4
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How to book cheap bus tickets from Portland, ME to Los Angeles

The best way to find cheap deals on bus tickets from Portland to Los Angeles is by booking earlier as most bus companies increase the price as the departure date approaches. Based on the last 30 days, the cheapest average bus fares from Portland to Los Angeles were $163.00. By booking 20 days out, tickets are on average $122.00 cheaper than those that are booked last minute.

How long is the bus ride from Portland, ME to Los Angeles?

The distance between Portland and Los Angeles is approximately 2628.76 miles, or 4229.51 kilometers. The average travel time for a bus between these two cities is around 81 hours and 4 minutes, although the absolute fastest you could get there is 76 hours,

Looking for ways to pass the time? Most buses are equipped with Wi-Fi, which means you can stream music, browse social media or get some work done during your ride. That said, in case your bus has a spotty signal, or is among the few without Wi-Fi, we also recommend downloading TV shows and movies to your mobile device in advance of your trip. That way the ride will fly by whatever the Wi-Fi situation.

What is the busiest time to travel by bus from Portland to Los Angeles?

The busiest time of the week for travel from Portland, ME to Los Angeles by bus is usually on Monday. When planning to travel around this time, tickets should be booked well in advance as they may sell out and you may find buses more full than usual. Thursday tends to be when the fewest number of bus tickets are sold. If you’re looking for a little extra space, buses departing at this time are the least likely to be crowded.

Greyhound from Portland, ME to Los Angeles has the most daily schedules

On average there are 4 scheduled bus trips per day. Greyhound has the most regularly scheduled departures from Portland, ME to Los Angeles, with an average of 4 trips per day and 57 monthly trips. One bus carrier currently travels from Portland to Los Angeles. Of the 4 trips there all of the schedules require a connection as there are no direct trips. A connection will generally require disembarking from the bus and boarding another bus to complete your trip.

Need more travel options? Travelling by Train from Portland, ME to Los Angeles starts at $217.00.

1 carriers offer Portland, ME to Los Angeles bus trips

Greyhound

Book Greyhound from Portland to Los Angeles from $163.00. There are 4 trips per day offered by Greyhound from Portland to Los Angeles and you can expect on average to pay $241.28 for a Greyhound ticket to Los Angeles. In Portland, Greyhound departs to Los Angeles from Bus Terminal - 950 Congress St, In Los Angeles, Greyhound arrives at Bus Terminal - 1716 E 7th St and 2 other stations.

An average trip on Greyhound from Portland to Los Angeles takes 81 hours and 5 minutes, while the fastest available Greyhound trip will get you to Los Angeles in 76 hours and 0 minutes,

On weekends, Greyhound offers 4 trips per day. A one way ticket costs $260.49 for a weekend trip to Los Angeles.

Restroom
WiFi
Power outlet
Air conditioning
Avg. Time
3d 9h 5m
Avg. Price
$241.28

Plan your next adventure

Depending on the bus line you travel with, your options include one station that has bus departures from Portland. Most bus trips to Los Angeles will depart from:
  • Bus Terminal - 950 Congress St
Bus trips arrive in Los Angeles at 3 stations, depending on which bus line you are traveling with. These are the main bus stations in Los Angeles for trips arriving from Portland:
  • Bus Terminal - 1716 E 7th St
  • North Hollywood Bus Station
  • Union Station