Bus Tickets from Newark, NJ to Los Angeles, US

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TodayAug 8
from US$183
TomorrowAug 9
from US$225
SunAug 10
MonAug 11
from US$281
TueAug 12
from US$251
WedAug 13
from US$230
ThuAug 14
from US$254
FriAug 15

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  • This trip is recommended because it is the: Cheapest
    Departure time: August 9 at
    Departure city: Newark
    Departure location: Newark Penn Station
    Arrival time: August 12 at
    Destination city: Los Angeles
    Destination location: Los Angeles Union Station
    Operated by: Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus
    Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • This trip is recommended because it is the: Fastest
    Departure time: August 9 at
    Departure city: Newark
    Departure location: Newark Penn Station
    Arrival time: August 11 at
    Destination city: Los Angeles
    Destination location: Los Angeles Union Station
    Operated by: Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus
    Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: August 9 at
    Departure city: Newark
    Departure location: Newark Penn Station
    Arrival time: August 11 at
    Destination city: Los Angeles
    Destination location: Los Angeles Union Station
    Operated by: Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus
    Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: August 9 at
    Departure city: Newark
    Departure location: Newark Penn Station
    Arrival time: August 11 at
    Destination city: Los Angeles
    Destination location: Los Angeles Union Station
    Operated by: Greyhound Lines, Inc.Greyhound Lines, Inc.
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: August 9 at
    Departure city: Newark
    Departure location: Newark Penn Station
    Arrival time: August 11 at
    Destination city: Los Angeles
    Destination location: Downtown LA (Flixbus Lot)
    Operated by: Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus
    Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus
    Vehicle: BusDuration:

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Compare 2 ways to go from Newark to Los Angeles

Bus
Average PriceUS$163 - US$904Average Duration2d 19h
98kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
CheapestFastestMost eco-friendly
Train
Average PriceUS$282 - US$2,517Average Duration2d 23h
357kg CO₂e1 out of 5 stars
busbud logoBusbud recommends taking the bus 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, 19 hours 25 minutes, and with fares starting at just US$163, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

21bus per day
2d 19hAverage Duration
US$163Cheapest ticket
98kgCO₂ emissions

Bus Newark, NJ to Los Angeles, US: Trip Overview

Average Ticket PriceUS$301
Average Bus Trip Duration2d 19h
Number of daily buses21
Earliest bus departure12:20am
Distance3928 km
Latest bus departure11:35pm

Newark to Los Angeles Bus

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We make sure you can find a bus service from Newark 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 Newark, we help you find what you're looking for based on how much of a budget you have.

Frequently asked questions on the trip Newark, NJ - Los Angeles, US

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

    It's about 3926 km (2435 miles) from Newark to Los Angeles.

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

    Buses departing from Newark Liberty International Airport in Newark 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
08-06
US$304
08-07
US$215
Today
US$194
08-09
US$219
08-10
No data
08-11
US$276
08-12
US$261
08-13
US$226
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Newark, NJ to Los Angeles, US was searched and found on Aug 8, 2025 with a price of US$194

To 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 US$194 to US$581 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 US$219 which is on 2025-08-09.

About Bus Travel

Bus Travel Tips

Make friends with the driver. They usually know a lot about your destination and may even recommend which side of the bus to sit on to get the best views on the road between Newark and Los Angeles!

Start sightseeing the minute your bus leaves the station. If you're on the night bus from Newark 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 Newark to Los Angeles.

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Did you know?

Did you know there are on average 4,400 intercity bus departures every day in the US only? This number has been growing for 9 years in a row, yay!

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 Newark, NJ to Los Angeles, US?

busbud logoThe bus is the cheapest travel choice for this destination

Will you be returning to Newark, NJ by bus?

Bus from Newark, NJ to Los Angeles, US

You can also go to Los Angeles, US by train

Train from Newark, NJ to Los Angeles, US

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