How much does a bus ticket from Port Authority to Los Angeles cost?

The bus ticket price from Port Authority to Los Angeles starts at $159. The best way to find cheap bus tickets from Port Authority to Los Angeles is to book your tickets as early as possible. Prices tend to rise as your travel date approaches, so book in advance to secure the best prices!

How long is the bus ride from Port Authority to Los Angeles?

The average travel time between Port Authority and Los Angeles is around , although the fastest bus will take about 2d 15h.This is the time it takes to travel the 3941 km that separates the two cities.

How many daily bus connections are there between Port Authority and Los Angeles?

The number of buses from Port Authority to Los Angeles can differ depending on the day of the week. On average, there are 19 on this route. Some buses run direct routes, while others have layovers. Simplify your bus trip from Port Authority to Los Angeles by comparing and selecting the bus that fits you travel style and budget on Busbud.

Which bus companies travel from Port Authority to Los Angeles?

When taking the bus from Port Authority to Los Angeles, you can travel comfortably and safely with Greyhound.

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

Buses travelling between Port Authority and Los Angeles leave from New York Port Authority or Midtown - W 42nd St and arrive at Ramirez Street bus stop, UCLA, 613 Maple Ave.

Bus Port Authority to Los Angeles from $411 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for New York City to Los Angeles on November 19
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	11:00pm	New York Port Authority	2d 19h	3:00pm	Downtown LA (Flixbus Lot)	Cheapest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	10:50pm	New York Port Authority	2d 19h	2:50pm	Los Angeles Union Station	Fastest
	Bus	11:00pm	New York Port Authority	2d 20h	4:50pm	Lankershim/Magnolia - North Hollywood	No tags

Next departures for New York City to Los Angeles on November 20
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	1:35am	New York Port Authority	2d 17h	3:50pm	Los Angeles Union Station	Cheapest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	1:35am	New York Port Authority	2d 16h	2:50pm	Los Angeles Union Station	Fastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	10:50pm	New York Port Authority	2d 19h	2:50pm	Los Angeles Union Station	No tags
	Bus	1:35am	New York Port Authority	2d 18h	4:50pm	Lankershim/Magnolia - North Hollywood	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	1:35am	New York Port Authority	2d 16h	3:00pm	Downtown LA (Flixbus Lot)	No tags

Next departures for New York City to Los Angeles on November 21
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	11:00pm	New York Port Authority	2d 20h	4:50pm	Lankershim/Magnolia - North Hollywood	Cheapest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	1:35am	New York Port Authority	2d 16h	2:50pm	Los Angeles Union Station	Fastest
	Bus	1:35am	New York Port Authority	2d 17h	3:50pm	Los Angeles Union Station	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	10:50pm	New York Port Authority	2d 19h	2:50pm	Los Angeles Union Station	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	1:35am	New York Port Authority	2d 16h	3:00pm	Downtown LA (Flixbus Lot)	No tags

Next departures for New York City to Los Angeles on November 22
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	11:00pm	New York Port Authority	2d 19h	3:00pm	Downtown LA (Flixbus Lot)	Cheapest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	1:35am	New York Port Authority	2d 16h	2:50pm	Los Angeles Union Station	Fastest
	Bus	1:35am	New York Port Authority	2d 17h	3:50pm	Los Angeles Union Station	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	10:50pm	New York Port Authority	2d 19h	2:50pm	Los Angeles Union Station	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	1:35am	New York Port Authority	2d 16h	3:00pm	Downtown LA (Flixbus Lot)	No tags

Next departures for New York City to Los Angeles on November 23
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	1:35am	New York Port Authority	2d 16h	2:50pm	Los Angeles Union Station	CheapestFastest
	Bus	1:35am	New York Port Authority	2d 17h	3:50pm	Los Angeles Union Station	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	10:50pm	New York Port Authority	2d 19h	2:50pm	Los Angeles Union Station	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	1:35am	New York Port Authority	2d 16h	3:00pm	Downtown LA (Flixbus Lot)	No tags
	Bus	1:35am	New York Port Authority	2d 18h	4:50pm	Lankershim/Magnolia - North Hollywood	No tags

Next departures for New York City to Los Angeles on November 24
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	11:00pm	New York Port Authority	2d 19h	3:00pm	Downtown LA (Flixbus Lot)	Cheapest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	1:35am	New York Port Authority	2d 16h	2:50pm	Los Angeles Union Station	Fastest
	Bus	1:35am	New York Port Authority	2d 17h	3:50pm	Los Angeles Union Station	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	10:50pm	New York Port Authority	2d 19h	2:50pm	Los Angeles Union Station	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	1:35am	New York Port Authority	2d 16h	3:00pm	Downtown LA (Flixbus Lot)	No tags

Next departures for New York City to Los Angeles on November 25
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	1:35am	New York Port Authority	2d 16h	2:50pm	Los Angeles Union Station	CheapestFastest
	Bus	1:35am	New York Port Authority	2d 17h	3:50pm	Los Angeles Union Station	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	10:50pm	New York Port Authority	2d 19h	2:50pm	Los Angeles Union Station	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	1:35am	New York Port Authority	2d 16h	3:00pm	Downtown LA (Flixbus Lot)	No tags
	Bus	1:35am	New York Port Authority	2d 18h	4:50pm	Lankershim/Magnolia - North Hollywood	No tags

Next departures for New York City to Los Angeles on November 26
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	1:35am	New York Port Authority	2d 17h	3:50pm	Los Angeles Union Station	Cheapest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	1:35am	New York Port Authority	2d 16h	2:50pm	Los Angeles Union Station	Fastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	10:50pm	New York Port Authority	2d 19h	2:50pm	Los Angeles Union Station	No tags
	Bus	1:35am	New York Port Authority	2d 18h	4:50pm	Lankershim/Magnolia - North Hollywood	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	1:35am	New York Port Authority	2d 16h	3:00pm	Downtown LA (Flixbus Lot)	No tags

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Get from Port Authority to Los Angeles

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 2 days, 19 hours, and with fares starting at just $159, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

19bus per day

2d 19hAverage Duration

3936 kmDistance

98kgCO₂ emissions

Compare bus companies

Greyhound

3.5/587,382 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

Wifi2.4

Based on 87382 reviews, the company was rated 3.5 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the temperature but often complained with the WiFi. Greyhound ticket prices on this trip start at $159

Greyhound Lines, Inc. New York City Los Angeles recent customer reviews

Didn’t like not knowing exact gate for departure and more details should have been given for drop station besides location bc there are two stations and union is a complex station for people picking up if they’ve never been there, but besides that it wasn’t bad and notifications were given about delays and the drivers were good.

Sian D.

March 22, 2025

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Frequently asked questions about travelling from New York City to Los Angeles, US by bus

How much does a bus ticket from Port Authority to Los Angeles cost?
The bus ticket price from Port Authority to Los Angeles starts at $159. The best way to find cheap bus tickets from Port Authority to Los Angeles is to book your tickets as early as possible. Prices tend to rise as your travel date approaches, so book in advance to secure the best prices!
How long is the bus ride from Port Authority to Los Angeles?
The average travel time between Port Authority and Los Angeles is around , although the fastest bus will take about 2d 15h.This is the time it takes to travel the 3941 km that separates the two cities.
How many daily bus connections are there between Port Authority and Los Angeles?
The number of buses from Port Authority to Los Angeles can differ depending on the day of the week. On average, there are 19 on this route. Some buses run direct routes, while others have layovers. Simplify your bus trip from Port Authority to Los Angeles by comparing and selecting the bus that fits you travel style and budget on Busbud.
Which bus companies travel from Port Authority to Los Angeles?
When taking the bus from Port Authority to Los Angeles, you can travel comfortably and safely with Greyhound.
What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Port Authority to Los Angeles?
Buses travelling between Port Authority and Los Angeles leave from New York Port Authority or Midtown - W 42nd St and arrive at Ramirez Street bus stop, UCLA, 613 Maple Ave.