What is the distance between Washington and Los Angeles?

About 2292 miles (3697 km) separate Washington and Los Angeles.

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

If you're headed to Los Angeles from Washington, chances are that your bus will leave from Union Station and arrive at UCLA. These are the main departure and arrival locations on this route, but you can also find other options that could better fit your 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 Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County, Venice Beach, Griffith Park, Rose Bowl Loop and Sunset Strip.

Bus Washington to Los Angeles from $107 | Refundable Tickets

Next departures

Next departures for Washington to Los Angeles on October 3
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	5:35pm	Union Station	3d 14h	5:05am	UCLA	Cheapest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	5:50am	Union Station	2d 12h	3:20pm	Los Angeles Union Station	Fastest
	10:45am	Union Station	2d 13h	9:00pm	Los Angeles Union Station	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	5:50am	Union Station	2d 12h	3:30pm	Downtown LA (Flixbus Lot)	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	10:45am	Union Station	2d 14h	10:10pm	Downtown LA (Flixbus Lot)	No tags

Next departures for Washington to Los Angeles on October 4
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	10:45pm	Union Station	4d 9h	5:05am	UCLA	Cheapest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	5:50am	Union Station	2d 12h	3:20pm	Los Angeles Union Station	Fastest
	10:45am	Union Station	2d 13h	9:00pm	Los Angeles Union Station	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	5:50am	Union Station	2d 12h	3:30pm	Downtown LA (Flixbus Lot)	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	10:45am	Union Station	2d 14h	10:10pm	Downtown LA (Flixbus Lot)	No tags

Next departures for Washington to Los Angeles on October 5
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	5:35pm	Union Station	3d 14h	5:05am	UCLA	Cheapest
	10:45am	Union Station	2d 13h	9:00pm	Los Angeles Union Station	Fastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	10:45am	Union Station	2d 14h	10:10pm	Downtown LA (Flixbus Lot)	No tags
	7:30am	Hyattsville New Carrollton Bus Stop	2d 16h	9:00pm	Los Angeles Union Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	10:45pm	Union Station	4d 9h	5:05am	UCLA	No tags

Next departures for Washington to Los Angeles on October 6
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	11:59pm	Arlington (Rosslyn), 1001 Wilson Blvd.	3d 1h	10:10pm	Downtown LA (Flixbus Lot)	Cheapest
	10:45am	Union Station	2d 13h	9:00pm	Los Angeles Union Station	Fastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	5:35pm	Union Station	3d 14h	5:05am	UCLA	No tags
	7:30am	Hyattsville New Carrollton Bus Stop	2d 16h	9:00pm	Los Angeles Union Station	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	10:10pm	Union Station	4d 9h	5:05am	UCLA	No tags

Next departures for Washington to Los Angeles on October 7
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	10:10pm	Union Station	4d 9h	5:05am	UCLA	Cheapest
	10:45am	Union Station	2d 13h	9:00pm	Los Angeles Union Station	Fastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	10:45am	Union Station	2d 14h	10:10pm	Downtown LA (Flixbus Lot)	No tags
	7:30am	Hyattsville New Carrollton Bus Stop	2d 16h	9:00pm	Los Angeles Union Station	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	5:35pm	Union Station	3d 14h	5:05am	UCLA	No tags

Next departures for Washington to Los Angeles on October 8
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	5:35pm	Union Station	3d 14h	5:05am	UCLA	Cheapest
	10:45am	Union Station	2d 13h	9:00pm	Los Angeles Union Station	Fastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	10:45am	Union Station	2d 14h	10:10pm	Downtown LA (Flixbus Lot)	No tags
	7:30am	Hyattsville New Carrollton Bus Stop	2d 16h	9:00pm	Los Angeles Union Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	10:45pm	Union Station	4d 9h	5:05am	UCLA	No tags

Next departures for Washington to Los Angeles on October 9
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	6:30pm	Bethesda - 4550 Montgomery Ave	3d 8h	12:05am	Lankershim/Magnolia - North Hollywood	Cheapest
	10:45am	Union Station	2d 13h	9:00pm	Los Angeles Union Station	Fastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	10:45am	Union Station	2d 14h	10:10pm	Downtown LA (Flixbus Lot)	No tags
	7:30am	Hyattsville New Carrollton Bus Stop	2d 16h	9:00pm	Los Angeles Union Station	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	5:35pm	Union Station	3d 14h	5:05am	UCLA	No tags

Next departures for Washington to Los Angeles on October 10
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	6:30pm	Bethesda - 4550 Montgomery Ave	3d 6h	10:10pm	Downtown LA (Flixbus Lot)	Cheapest
	10:45am	Union Station	2d 13h	9:00pm	Los Angeles Union Station	Fastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	10:45am	Union Station	2d 14h	10:10pm	Downtown LA (Flixbus Lot)	No tags
	7:30am	Hyattsville New Carrollton Bus Stop	2d 16h	9:00pm	Los Angeles Union Station	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	5:35pm	Union Station	3d 14h	5:05am	UCLA	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 12:56 PM EDT.

Compare 2 ways to go from Washington to Los Angeles.

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average Price$133 - $734	Average Duration3d	CO₂ emissions 92kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars	CheapestFastestMost eco-friendly
Train	Average Price$227 - $842	Average Duration3d	CO₂ emissions 336kg CO₂e1 out of 5 stars

Busbud recommends taking the bus from Washington to Los Angeles

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

48bus per day

3d Average Duration

$133Cheapest ticket

92kgCO₂ emissions

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

Average ticket price$194

Average bus trip duration3d

Number of daily buses48

Earliest bus departure1:00am

Distance2285 miles (3685 km)

Latest bus departure11:59pm

Compare bus companies

Greyhound

3.5/587,292 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

Wifi2.3

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 Washington Los Angeles recent customer reviews

Custormer services are absent completely,little or few greyhound workers in different stations to orientate passengers,toilets not functioning causing some passengers to be frustrated and sick,buses depart extreamly late and arrive a day after their scheduled arrival date.Passengers are scammed by workers(extra luggage charges different from what stated in terms and conditions).In fact everything about greyhound is absolutely nonse and disgusting.

Carole O.

April 6, 2022

FlixBus

3.5/510,763 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, Greyhound, Tornado Bus, Los Limousines, Tufesa, Valley Transit, Senda Diamante

Washington to Los Angeles Bus

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We make it our job to connect you with the most dependable bus companies that cover bus service from Washington to Los Angeles.

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.

Where are the popular stops in Washington and Los Angeles?

Stops in Washington

A - Union Station

B - Dupont Circle

C - Metro Center Station

D - L’Enfant Plaza

E - 10th Street NW

F - Foggy Bottom

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 for your trip Washington, DC, US - Los Angeles, US

What is the distance between Washington and Los Angeles?
What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Washington to Los Angeles?
What are the best sights and things to do 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

$117

10/02

$521

Today

$367

10/04

$348

10/05

$281

10/06

$281

10/07

$263

10/08

$260

The cheapest trip from Washington, DC, US to Los Angeles, US was searched and found on Oct 1, 2025 with a price of $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 $117 to $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 $260 which is on 2025-10-08.

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 Washington to Los Angeles but it'll also be endearing to native speakers who will surely appreciate your effort.

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.

Make a music playlist for your bus ride from Washington to Los Angeles, and enjoy the scenery to tunes from your own personal soundtrack.

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?

The bus is the cheapest travel choice for this destination

Vehicle Type	Travel Time	Avg Price	Daily Departures
Vehicle TypeBus	Travel Time3d	Avg Price$194	Daily Departures48
Vehicle TypeTrain	Travel Time3d	Avg Price$333	Daily Departures3

Will you be returning to Washington, DC, US by bus?

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

You can also go to Los Angeles, US by train

Train from Washington, DC, US to Los Angeles, US

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