How much is the bus ticket from Albuquerque to Los Angeles?

The cheapest bus tickets from Albuquerque to Los Angeles start from $92. The average price for this route is around $252. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.

How long is the bus ride from Albuquerque to Los Angeles?

The average bus travel time from Albuquerque to Los Angeles is 23h 15m, covering a distance of 1078 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 17h and is operated by Greyhound .

Which bus companies service the Albuquerque to Los Angeles route?

Several major bus companies operate on this route with 10 buses available per day, including services from Los Limousines , Greyhound , Amtrak .

What are the earliest and latest departure times for the bus from Albuquerque to Los Angeles?

The earliest bus departs from Albuquerque to Los Angeles at 2:30am. And the latest bus departs at 10:50pm.

What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Albuquerque to Los Angeles?

A bus trip from Albuquerque to Los Angeles generates an estimated 27 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.

What is the best bus company from Albuquerque to Los Angeles?

According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is Amtrak , with an average rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars based on 5627 reviews.

Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Albuquerque to Los Angeles?

Based on Busbud reviews, the bus company Amtrak has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 3.6.

Which bus company has the best on-time performance from Albuquerque to Los Angeles?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual bus company on this route is Amtrak , with a punctuality rating of 3.8 out of 5 stars.

Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Albuquerque to Los Angeles?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is Amtrak , with a cleanliness rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars.

Bus Albuquerque to Los Angeles from $87 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Albuquerque to Los Angeles on December 9
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	10:50pm	Albuquerque Bus Station	19h	4:50pm	Lankershim/Magnolia - North Hollywood	Cheapest
	Bus	10:50pm	Albuquerque Bus Station	18h	3:50pm	Los Angeles Union Station	Fastest

Next departures for Albuquerque to Los Angeles on December 10
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	2:30am	Albuquerque Bus Station	1d 21h	11:25pm	Los Angeles Bus Station	Cheapest
Bus	10:50pm	Albuquerque Bus Station	18h	3:50pm	Los Angeles Union Station	Fastest
Bus	5:00am	Albuquerque Bus Station	1d 1h	5:10am	Los Angeles Union Station	No tags
Bus	11:00am	Albuquerque Bus Station	21h 30m	7:30am	Los Angeles Bus Station	No tags
Bus	10:50pm	Albuquerque Bus Station	19h	4:50pm	Lankershim/Magnolia - North Hollywood	No tags

Next departures for Albuquerque to Los Angeles on December 11
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	10:50pm	Albuquerque Bus Station	19h	4:50pm	Lankershim/Magnolia - North Hollywood	Cheapest
Bus	10:50pm	Albuquerque Bus Station	18h	3:50pm	Los Angeles Union Station	Fastest
Bus	2:30am	Albuquerque Bus Station	1d 21h	11:25pm	Los Angeles Bus Station	No tags
Bus	11:00am	Albuquerque Bus Station	23h 15m	9:15am	Los Angeles Bus Station	No tags
Bus	11:00am	Albuquerque Bus Station	21h 30m	7:30am	Los Angeles Bus Station	No tags

Next departures for Albuquerque to Los Angeles on December 12
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	10:50pm	Albuquerque Bus Station	19h	4:50pm	Lankershim/Magnolia - North Hollywood	Cheapest
Bus	10:50pm	Albuquerque Bus Station	18h	3:50pm	Los Angeles Union Station	Fastest
Bus	2:30am	Albuquerque Bus Station	1d 21h	11:25pm	Los Angeles Bus Station	No tags
Bus	11:00am	Albuquerque Bus Station	21h 30m	7:30am	Los Angeles Bus Station	No tags
Bus	11:00am	Albuquerque Bus Station	23h 15m	9:15am	Los Angeles Bus Station	No tags

Next departures for Albuquerque to Los Angeles on December 13
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	10:50pm	Albuquerque Bus Station	18h	3:50pm	Los Angeles Union Station	CheapestFastest
	Bus	5:00am	Albuquerque Bus Station	1d 1h	5:10am	Los Angeles Union Station	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	5:00am	Albuquerque Bus Station	1d 11h	3:00pm	Lankershim/Magnolia - North Hollywood	No tags
	Bus	2:30am	Albuquerque Bus Station	1d 21h	11:25pm	Los Angeles Bus Station	No tags
	Bus	10:50pm	Albuquerque Bus Station	19h	4:50pm	Lankershim/Magnolia - North Hollywood	No tags

Next departures for Albuquerque to Los Angeles on December 14
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	5:00am	Albuquerque Bus Station	1d 11h	3:00pm	Lankershim/Magnolia - North Hollywood	Cheapest
	Bus	10:50pm	Albuquerque Bus Station	18h	3:50pm	Los Angeles Union Station	Fastest
	Bus	5:00am	Albuquerque Bus Station	1d 1h	5:10am	Los Angeles Union Station	No tags
	Bus	2:30am	Albuquerque Bus Station	1d 21h	11:25pm	Los Angeles Bus Station	No tags
	Bus	10:50pm	Albuquerque Bus Station	19h	4:50pm	Lankershim/Magnolia - North Hollywood	No tags

Next departures for Albuquerque to Los Angeles on December 15
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	5:00am	Albuquerque Bus Station	1d 11h	3:00pm	Lankershim/Magnolia - North Hollywood	Cheapest
	Bus	10:50pm	Albuquerque Bus Station	18h	3:50pm	Los Angeles Union Station	Fastest
	Bus	5:00am	Albuquerque Bus Station	1d 1h	5:10am	Los Angeles Union Station	No tags
	Bus	2:30am	Albuquerque Bus Station	1d 21h	11:25pm	Los Angeles Bus Station	No tags
	Bus	10:50pm	Albuquerque Bus Station	19h	4:50pm	Lankershim/Magnolia - North Hollywood	No tags

Next departures for Albuquerque to Los Angeles on December 16
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	10:50pm	Albuquerque Bus Station	19h	4:50pm	Lankershim/Magnolia - North Hollywood	Cheapest
	Bus	10:50pm	Albuquerque Bus Station	18h	3:50pm	Los Angeles Union Station	Fastest
	Bus	5:00am	Albuquerque Bus Station	1d 1h	5:10am	Los Angeles Union Station	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	5:00am	Albuquerque Bus Station	1d 11h	3:00pm	Lankershim/Magnolia - North Hollywood	No tags
	Bus	2:30am	Albuquerque Bus Station	1d 21h	11:25pm	Los Angeles Bus Station	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 8:52 PM MST.

Compare 2 ways to go from Albuquerque to Los Angeles

We recommend taking the train

Among the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as a good way to reach Los Angeles. The journey takes about 17 hours 23 minutes, and with fares starting at just $104, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1train per day

17h 23mAverage Duration

1067 kmDistance

97kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$92 - $410	Average Duration23h 15m	CO₂ emissions 27kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$104 - $259	Average Duration17h 23m	CO₂ emissions 97kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Albuquerque and Los Angeles?

Stops in Albuquerque

A
Amtrak Station
320 1st St SW, Albuquerque, NM 87102
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Stops in Los Angeles

A
UCLA
571-581 Gayley Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90024, USA
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B
Ramirez Street bus stop
530 Ramirez St, Los Angeles, CA 90012, USA
C
613 Maple Ave
613 Maple Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90014, USA
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D
Los Angeles International Airport
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E
Downtown Westin Bonaventure
404 S Figueroa St, Los Angeles, CA 90071, USA
F
LAX Airport Holiday Inn
9901 S La Cienega Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90045, USA

Compare bus companies

Los Limousines

3.5/5275 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness2.8

Cleanliness3.9

Wifi2.7

Greyhound

3.5/587,422 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

Wifi2.4

Amtrak

4/55,632 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

Wifi3.6

Passengers have shared their appreciation for the scenic views and the accommodating staff on their train journeys. Although some noted that bathrooms needed attention and trips were longer than expected due to weather conditions, overall experiences remained positive with Amtrak's efforts being well-received despite full trains.

Amtrak Albuquerque Los Angeles recent customer reviews

Staff was great, bathrooms did need attention, trip was longer than expected due to weather, which they can't control, Amtrak was very accommodating, even with a full train.

Marcos G.

February 24, 2023

I loved the view. And it being my first time on a train.

Claudine V.

July 5, 2024

US Bus Companies: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, ALSA, Greyhound, Intercape, Trenitalia, Big Sky

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Albuquerque, US to Los Angeles, US by bus

Please note that schedules, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your trip.

How much is the bus ticket from Albuquerque to Los Angeles?
The cheapest bus tickets from Albuquerque to Los Angeles start from $92. The average price for this route is around $252. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.
How long is the bus ride from Albuquerque to Los Angeles?
The average bus travel time from Albuquerque to Los Angeles is 23h 15m, covering a distance of 1078 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 17h and is operated by Greyhound.
Which bus companies service the Albuquerque to Los Angeles route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 10 buses available per day, including services from Los Limousines, Greyhound, Amtrak.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the bus from Albuquerque to Los Angeles?
The earliest bus departs from Albuquerque to Los Angeles at 2:30am. And the latest bus departs at 10:50pm.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Albuquerque to Los Angeles?
A bus trip from Albuquerque to Los Angeles generates an estimated 27 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.
What is the best bus company from Albuquerque to Los Angeles?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is Amtrak, with an average rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars based on 5627 reviews.
Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Albuquerque to Los Angeles?
Based on Busbud reviews, the bus company Amtrak has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 3.6.
Which bus company has the best on-time performance from Albuquerque to Los Angeles?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual bus company on this route is Amtrak, with a punctuality rating of 3.8 out of 5 stars.
Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Albuquerque to Los Angeles?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is Amtrak, with a cleanliness rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars.

Find cheapest prices for buses

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found

12-07

$213

12-08

$163

Today

$183

12-10

$231

12-11

$207

12-12

$163

12-13

$160

12-14

$196

The cheapest trip from Albuquerque, US to Los Angeles, US was searched and found on Dec 13, 2025 with a price of $160

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Albuquerque, US to Los Angeles, US, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $160 to $286 for a bus ticket from Albuquerque, US to Los Angeles, US based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $160 which is on 2025-12-13.

Usually Los Limousines will charge you higher prices for tickets closer to the departure date. To find the best prices, you should be flexible on your date of travel.