How far is Columbus from Los Angeles?

About 1972 miles (3180 km) separate Columbus and Los Angeles.

What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Columbus to Los Angeles?

Most of the buses traveling from Columbus to Los Angeles leave from Columbus Bus Station and arrive at UCLA. These are the main departure and arrival locations on this route, but you could find others that could be a better fit for your travel plans.

What are the best sights and things to do in Los Angeles?

Once in Los Angeles, you can start exploring the city and discover its surroundings. The top sights and things to do are Getty Center, Battleship USS Iowa BB-61, California Science Center, Disneyland and Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County.

Bus Columbus to Los Angeles from $150 | Refundable Tickets

Previously seen trips

Next departures for Columbus to Los Angeles on November 12
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Greyhound	Bus	2:45pm	Columbus Bus Station	2d 11h	10:50pm	USC (Hope/Jefferson)	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound	Bus	2:45pm	Columbus Bus Station	2d 3h	3:00pm	Downtown LA (Flixbus Lot)	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound	Bus	2:45pm	Columbus Bus Station	2d 5h	5:44pm	Los Angeles (Americanstar)	No tags
Greyhound + FlixBus	Bus	2:45pm	Columbus Bus Station	2d 3h	2:50pm	Los Angeles Union Station	No tags
Greyhound + FlixBus	Bus	2:45pm	Columbus Bus Station	2d 3h	3:00pm	Downtown LA (Flixbus Lot)	No tags

Get from Columbus to Los Angeles

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 2 days, 13 hours 10 minutes and with fares starting at just $153, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

15bus per day

2d 13hAverage Duration

1981 milesDistance

80kgCO₂ emissions

Compare bus companies

Greyhound

3.5/587,370 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

Wifi2.4

Greyhound Lines offers the most comprehensive intercity bus services in the United States. They operate a modern, environmentally friendly fleet that serves more than 2400 destinations and carries nearly 16 million passengers annually. When traveling with them, you can expect free WiFi, onboard entertainment, bathrooms, power outlets and decent legroom. One of the great perks of Greyhound is that they connect big cities and smaller towns in the US, where you usually can't get to by train or plane. If you're looking for safe and affordable transportation, Greyhound is a great choice.

Greyhound Columbus Los Angeles recent customer reviews

Rood stuff(2 of them, who was driving to Detroit), dirty bus

Evgeniya K.

March 10, 2020

It was a nice trip

Kaweesa B.

September 14, 2019

FlixBus

3.5/511,291 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

Flixbus is a European bus operator that offers intercity and bus travel in over 38 countries. Known for their easy-to-spot lime green buses and for offering affordable transportation between cities in Europe and the Americas, Flixbus is a good option for those looking for an affordable, reliable bus company. In their buses, you'll find free WiFi, bathrooms, and power outlets. You can also pay extra to choose your seat and get extra legroom, or even buy a snack or drink onboard directly from the driver. You can reschedule your ticket for a small fee, which varies from $1 to $5, depending on how close you are to the departure date.

US bus companies: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, ALSA, Greyhound, Intercape, Trenitalia, Sindbad

Where are the popular stops in Columbus and Los Angeles?

Stops in Columbus

A - Columbus Bus Station

Stops in Los Angeles

A - UCLA

B - Ramirez Street bus stop

C - 613 Maple Ave

D - Los Angeles International Airport

E - Downtown Westin Bonaventure

F - LAX Airport Holiday Inn

Frequently asked questions about traveling from Columbus, OH to Los Angeles, US by bus

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Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

11/10

No data

11/11

$345

Today

$150

11/13

$170

11/14

$166

11/15

$166

11/16

No data

11/17

$162

The cheapest trip from Columbus, OH to Los Angeles, US was searched and found on Nov 12, 2025 with a price of $150

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

You can expect to pay from $150 to $345 for a bus ticket from Columbus, OH to Los Angeles, US based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $162 which is on 2025-11-17.