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Journey Information
There are 8 intercity buses per day from Columbus to Los Angeles. Traveling by bus from Columbus to Los Angeles usually takes around 58 hours and 1 minute, but the fastest FlixBus US bus can make the trip in 56 hours and 30 minutes.
Distance | 1974 mi (3176 km) |
Shortest duration | 56h 30m |
Cheapest price | TRY 4,571.01 |
Most frequent service | FlixBus US |
Bus lines | 1 |
How much is a bus ticket from Columbus to Los Angeles?
Bus tickets for a trip from Columbus to Los Angeles cost TRY 5,259.33 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 Los Angeles. If you book your trip ahead of time using Wanderu, you can easily find bus tickets at or below this price.
Monthly average prices
What bus companies travel from Columbus to Los Angeles?
There is one intercity bus company available to search and book on Wanderu that operates from Columbus to Los Angeles. 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 | 8 | 2d 10h 2m | TRY 11,898.85 |
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 8 trips per day from Columbus to Los Angeles, and the average ticket for this route costs only .
Frequently Asked Questions
The bus takes an average of 58 hours to cover the 1974 miles from Columbus to Los Angeles. However, the fastest bus only takes 56 hours and 30 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.
Sunday tends to be the busiest day for buses, as many passengers take the bus to Los Angeles at the end of the week. If you are planning to travel on a Sunday, you should make sure to book tickets well in advance as they may sell out.
On the other hand, Thursday is typically the least busy day for bus travel on this route. If you’re looking for a little extra space, a Thursday ticket is the way to go.
The first bus leaves at 9:00am and the last bus leaves at 9:00am. To see the times for all buses from Columbus to Los Angeles, enter your specific travel dates in the search bar.
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 bus station is located on E Town St., and it offers intercity bus trips to Cleveland, Chicago, New York and many other cities. The Columbus Union Station was the first union station ever built, and it’s served by Amtrak’s Lake Shore Limited and Capitol Limited train lines. 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 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 Columbus?
Main departure station: 100 E Rich St
Columbus has two bus stations with service to Los Angeles.
All bus stations in Columbus:
100 E Rich St
Ohio State University
Where does the bus arrive in Los Angeles?
Main arrival station: Downtown - Vignes Lot
Buses arrive in Los Angeles at 8 stations, depending on which bus line you are traveling with.
All bus stations in Los Angeles:
Downtown - Vignes Lot
800 N Alameda St
North Hollywood Bus Station
San Fernando Bus Station
592 Gayley Ave
Los Angeles Un Station Arrival
West LA - Expo/Sepulveda
USC - 3492 S Hope St
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