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| Operated by | Vehicle type | Departure time | Departure location | Trip duration | Arrival time | Arrival location | Recommended | Price and booking link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | Bus | Boston (South Station) | Lankershim/Magnolia - North Hollywood | Cheapest | ||||
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus | Bus | Boston (South Station) | Los Angeles Union Station | Fastest | ||||
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus | Bus | Boston (South Station) | Downtown LA (Flixbus Lot) | No tags | ||||
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc. | Bus | 151 Steel Pl, Cambridge | Los Angeles Union Station | No tags | ||||
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc. | Bus | 151 Steel Pl, Cambridge | Downtown LA (Flixbus Lot) | No tags |
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Compare 2 ways to go from Boston 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, 3 hours 20 minutes, and with fares starting at just $191, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
Where are the popular stops in Boston and Los Angeles?
Stops in Boston
- A145 Dartmouth St, Boston, MA 02116, USA
- B100 Legends Way, Boston, MA 02114, USA
- C700 Atlantic Ave, Boston, MA 02205, USA
- D
Copley Square
115-127 St James Ave, Boston, MA 02116, USA - E
Prudential MBTA Station
220 Huntington Ave, Boston, MA 02115, USA - F
Copley MBTA Station
650 Boylston St, Boston, MA 02116, USA
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 Boston, MA, US 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 Boston to Los Angeles?
The cheapest bus tickets from Boston to Los Angeles start from $191. The average price for this route is around $367. 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 Boston to Los Angeles?
The average bus travel time from Boston to Los Angeles is 3d 3h, covering a distance of 4162 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 2d 21h and is operated by Greyhound.
Which bus companies service the Boston to Los Angeles route?
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the bus from Boston to Los Angeles?
The earliest bus departs from Boston to Los Angeles at 1:30am. And the latest bus departs at 9:50pm.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Boston to Los Angeles?
A bus trip from Boston to Los Angeles generates an estimated 104 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 Boston to Los Angeles?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is Amtrak, with an average rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars based on 5597 reviews.
Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Boston to Los Angeles?
Based on Busbud reviews, the bus company Amtrak has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 3.6.
Which bus company has the best on-time performance from Boston 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 Boston to Los Angeles?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is Amtrak, with a cleanliness rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars.
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Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.
The cheapest trip from Boston, MA, US to Los Angeles, US was searched and found on Nov 30, 2025 with a price of $448To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Boston, MA, US to Los Angeles, US, as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from $448 to $744 for a bus ticket from Boston, MA, US to Los Angeles, US based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $448 which is on 2025-11-30.
What's the cheapest way to go from Boston, MA, US to Los Angeles, US?
The bus is the cheapest travel choice for this destination
