Bus Tickets from Charlotte, NC to Los Angeles, US

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Next departures for Charlotte to Los Angeles on October 5
Operated byVehicle typeDeparture timeDeparture locationTrip durationArrival timeArrival locationRecommendedPrice and booking link
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus
Charlotte Bus Station
UCLACheapest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
Charlotte Bus Station
Los Angeles Union StationFastest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
Charlotte Bus Station
Los Angeles Union StationNo tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc.
Charlotte Bus Station
Los Angeles Union StationNo tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc.
Charlotte Bus Station
Los Angeles Union StationNo tags

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Compare 2 ways to go from Charlotte to Los Angeles

Bus
Average PriceUS$128 - US$662Average Duration2d 18h
86kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
CheapestFastestMost eco-friendly
Train
Average PriceUS$317 - US$2,613Average Duration3d 5h
310kg CO₂e1 out of 5 stars
busbud logoBusbud recommends taking the bus from Charlotte to Los Angeles

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as a good way to reach Los Angeles. The journey takes about 2 days, 18 hours 10 minutes, and with fares starting at just US$128, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

30bus per day
2d 18hAverage Duration
US$128Cheapest ticket
86kgCO₂ emissions

Bus Charlotte, NC to Los Angeles, US: Trip Overview

Average Ticket PriceUS$198
Average Bus Trip Duration2d 18h
Number of daily buses30
Earliest bus departure12:55am
Distance3421 km
Latest bus departure11:40pm

Charlotte to Los Angeles Bus

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We make sure you can find a bus service from Charlotte to Los Angeles from the most reliable bus companies operating this trip.

Whether it is cheap bus tickets or more luxurious buses going to Los Angeles from Charlotte, we help you find what you're looking for based on how much of a budget you have.

Frequently asked questions on the trip Charlotte, NC - Los Angeles, US

  1. What is the distance between Charlotte and Los Angeles?

    The distance between Charlotte and Los Angeles is approximately 3408 km (2113 miles).

  2. What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Charlotte to Los Angeles?

    Buses departing from Tornado & El Expreso Bus Company in Charlotte will take you to UCLA in Los Angeles.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found
10-01
US$316
10-02
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Today
US$110
10-04
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10-05
US$162
10-06
US$142
10-07
US$151
10-08
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busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Charlotte, NC to Los Angeles, US was searched and found on Oct 3, 2025 with a price of US$110

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

You can expect to pay from US$110 to US$456 for a bus ticket from Charlotte, NC to Los Angeles, US based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at US$142 which is on 2025-10-06.

About Bus Travel

Bus Travel Tips

If you're abroad, study some local language. Not only could it get you out of a pickle during your bus trip from Charlotte to Los Angeles but it'll also be endearing to native speakers who will surely appreciate your effort.

Start sightseeing the minute your bus leaves the station. If you're on the night bus from Charlotte to Los Angeles, get comfy and count the stars.

Buses are energy-efficient. Carrying a passenger over 100 kms by coach only takes 0.6-0.9 liters of gas. Compare that to the 2.6 liters required by high-speed train, 6.6 liters by airplane and 7.6 liters by gas-powered car, and it's clear that the bus is a more environmentally-conscious option for your bus transportation from Charlotte to Los Angeles.

Tune out to the fine sounds of your best music playlist on your bus trip from Charlotte to Los Angeles while indulging in miles on end of beautiful scenic views.

Did you know?

Did you know some bus companies in Germany offer to their passenger low-costs snacks and regional beer based on their destination? Prosit!

It takes 27 hours to go by bus from Lima to Cusco, one of the craziest bus trips on the world. This route is used daily by locals and backpackers.

The word 'bus' is an abbreviation of 'omnibus" which means 'for all' in Latin as buses were meant to be transportation for everybody.

What's the cheapest way to go from Charlotte, NC to Los Angeles, US?

busbud logoThe bus is the cheapest travel choice for this destination

Will you be returning to Charlotte, NC by bus?

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