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| Operated by | Vehicle type | Departure time | Departure location | Trip duration | Arrival time | Arrival location | Recommended | Price and booking link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | Bus | Newark Penn Station | Lankershim/Magnolia - North Hollywood | Cheapest | ||||
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus | Bus | Newark Penn Station | Los Angeles Union Station | Fastest | ||||
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus | Bus | Newark Penn Station | Los Angeles Union Station | No tags | ||||
| Bus | Newark Penn Station | Lankershim/Magnolia - North Hollywood | No tags | ||||
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus | Bus | Newark Penn Station | Downtown LA (Flixbus Lot) | No tags |
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Compare 2 ways to go from Newark 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 15 minutes, and with fares starting at just $234, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
Where are the popular stops in Newark and Los Angeles?
Stops in Newark
- A
Penn Station
1 Raymond Plaza West, Newark, NJ 07102
Stops in Los Angeles
- A571-581 Gayley Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90024, USA
- B
Ramirez Street bus stop
530 Ramirez St, Los Angeles, CA 90012, USA - C613 Maple Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90014, USA
- 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
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Frequently asked questions about travelling from Newark, NJ 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 Newark to Los Angeles?
The cheapest bus tickets from Newark to Los Angeles start from $234. The average price for this route is around $497. 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 Newark to Los Angeles?
The average bus travel time from Newark to Los Angeles is 2d 18h, covering a distance of 3922 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 2d 16h and is operated by Greyhound.
Which bus companies service the Newark to Los Angeles route?
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the bus from Newark to Los Angeles?
The earliest bus departs from Newark to Los Angeles at 12:20am. And the latest bus departs at 11:35pm.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Newark to Los Angeles?
A bus trip from Newark to Los Angeles generates an estimated 98 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 Newark to Los Angeles?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is Greyhound, with an average rating of 3.5 out of 5 stars based on 87387 reviews.
Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Newark to Los Angeles?
Based on Busbud reviews, the bus company FlixBus has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 2.7.
Which bus company has the best on-time performance from Newark to Los Angeles?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual bus company on this route is FlixBus, with a punctuality rating of 3.9 out of 5 stars.
Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Newark to Los Angeles?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is FlixBus, with a cleanliness rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars.
Find cheapest prices for buses
Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.
The cheapest trip from Newark, NJ to Los Angeles, US was searched and found on Nov 27, 2025 with a price of $583To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Newark, NJ to Los Angeles, US, as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from $583 to $1,065 for a bus ticket from Newark, NJ to Los Angeles, US based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $635 which is on 2025-11-30.
What's the cheapest way to go from Newark, NJ to Los Angeles, US?
The bus is the cheapest travel choice for this destination
