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Salt Lake City to Los Angeles Bus Schedule
Is it better to travel by bus or train from Salt Lake City to Los Angeles?
There are usually 1 daily train trips available from Salt Lake City to Los Angeles.
Bus | Train | |
|---|---|---|
Avg. Price | Avg. Price$147.36 | Avg. Price$362.32 |
Daily Trips | Daily Trips6 | Daily Trips1 |
Duration | Duration1d 6h 51m | Duration2d 4h 13m |
Bus from Salt Lake City to Los Angeles: Journey Information
There are 6 intercity buses per day from Salt Lake City to Los Angeles. Traveling by bus from Salt Lake City to Los Angeles usually takes around 31 hours and 29 minutes, but the fastest Greyhound bus can make the trip in 24 hours and 10 minutes.
| Distance | 580 mi (933 km) |
| Shortest duration | 24h 10m |
| Cheapest price | $77.96 |
| Most frequent service | Greyhound |
| Bus lines | 1 |
How much is a bus ticket from Salt Lake City to Los Angeles?
Bus tickets for a trip from Salt Lake City to Los Angeles cost $128.79 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.
Average bus ticket prices from Salt Lake City to Los Angeles by travel date
Bus tickets from Salt Lake City to Los Angeles are expected to cost between $122 and $152 over the next four weeks. If you're planning a trip to Los Angeles within the next week, you can find the cheapest bus tickets starting from $122. Don't wait too long to book your ticket, as prices tend to rise as the travel date approaches.
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 29 days in advance to save $145.91 or more on your ticket, compared to booking at the last minute.
What bus companies travel from Salt Lake City to Los Angeles?
There is one intercity bus company available to search and book on Wanderu that operates from Salt Lake City 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 | 6 | 1d 7h 29m | $151.19 |
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 6 bus trips from Salt Lake City to Los Angeles every day, with the average journey taking around 31 hours and 29 minutes to complete. Bus tickets for Greyhound trips to Los Angeles usually start from $77.
Frequently asked questions about traveling by bus from Salt Lake City to Los Angeles
The bus takes an average of 31 hours and 29 minutes to cover the 580 miles from Salt Lake City to Los Angeles. However, the fastest bus only takes 24 hours and 10 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.
Thursday is usually the day of the week when buses are busiest. If you are planning to travel on a Thursday, you should make sure to book tickets well in advance as they may sell out.
On the other hand, Monday is typically the least busy day for bus travel on this route. For a less crowded trip, try to book your bus travel for the beginning of the week.
The first bus leaves at 8:00pm and the last bus leaves at 8:00pm. To see the times for all buses from Salt Lake City to Los Angeles, enter your specific travel dates in the search bar.
There are 6 scheduled buses 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 bus you take, you will have to transfer buses 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 $166.00.
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 travelers 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 transportation hub in the city. It is currently served by several rail services such as Amtrak, TRAX, and FrontRunner. Travelers can also catch Greyhound buses 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 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 Salt Lake City?
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Link to image attributionMain departure station: 300 South 600 West
As part of the Salt Lake Central Station complex, the bus terminal located at the corner of 300 S and 600 W serves intercity bus travel on Jefferson Lines and Amtrak Thruway buses. 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, restrooms, 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 bus terminal, you can travel to such destinations as Denver, Boise, or Portland.
All bus stations in Salt Lake City:
300 South 600 West
Where does the bus arrive in Los Angeles?
Main arrival station: San Fernando Bus Station
Buses arrive in Los Angeles at 6 stations, depending on which bus line you are traveling with.
All bus stations in Los Angeles:
San Fernando Bus Station
North Hollywood Bus Station
592 Gayley Ave
Downtown - Vignes Lot
800 N Alameda St
1658 N Orange Drive
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