Bus Tickets from Washington, DC, US to Los Angeles, US

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Next departures for Washington to Los Angeles on October 4
Operated byVehicle typeDeparture timeDeparture locationTrip durationArrival timeArrival locationRecommendedPrice and booking link
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
Union Station
UCLACheapest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus
Union Station
Los Angeles Union StationFastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc.
Union Station
Los Angeles Union StationNo tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus
Union Station
Downtown LA (Flixbus Lot)No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus
Union Station
Downtown LA (Flixbus Lot)No tags

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Compare 2 ways to go from Washington to Los Angeles

Bus
Average PriceUS$133 - US$734Average Duration3d
92kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
CheapestFastestMost eco-friendly
Train
Average PriceUS$227 - US$842Average Duration3d
336kg CO₂e1 out of 5 stars
busbud logoBusbud recommends taking the bus from Washington to Los Angeles

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as a good way to reach Los Angeles. The journey takes about 3 days, 1 minute, and with fares starting at just US$133, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

48bus per day
3d Average Duration
US$133Cheapest ticket
92kgCO₂ emissions

Bus Washington, DC, US to Los Angeles, US: Trip Overview

Average Ticket PriceUS$194
Average Bus Trip Duration3d
Number of daily buses48
Earliest bus departure1:00am
Distance3685 km
Latest bus departure11:59pm

Washington to Los Angeles Bus

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

Frequently asked questions on the trip Washington, DC, US - Los Angeles, US

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

    The distance covered from Washington to Los Angeles is 3697 km (2292 miles).

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

    Buses traveling this route start their trip at Union Station, in Washington, and end it at 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$117
10-02
US$521
Today
US$367
10-04
US$348
10-05
US$281
10-06
US$281
10-07
US$263
10-08
US$260
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Washington, DC, US to Los Angeles, US was searched and found on Oct 1, 2025 with a price of US$117

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

You can expect to pay from US$117 to US$606 for a bus ticket from Washington, DC, US to Los Angeles, US based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at US$260 which is on 2025-10-08.

About Bus Travel

Bus Travel Tips

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From miles long of beauteous natural landscapes to impressive man-crafted sights, you’re bound to be in for a visual treat on your bus trip from Washington to Los Angeles.

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 Washington to Los Angeles.

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Did you know?

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

The Superbus, created by a Dutch engineer is the world's fastest bus with 250 km/h. Too bad it's only a prototype for now.

The average number of passengers on a coach bus is 32 meaning that a bus could replace a minimum of at least 30 cars!

What's the cheapest way to go from Washington, DC, US to Los Angeles, US?

busbud logoThe bus is the cheapest travel choice for this destination

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