What is the travel distance from Albuquerque to Los Angeles?

Albuquerque and Los Angeles are 667 miles (1075 km) apart.

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

The majority of buses traveling from Albuquerque to Los Angeles start their journey at Amtrak Station and wind up at UCLA. These are the most popular pick-up and drop-off 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 Rose Bowl Loop, Universal Studios & Universal City Walk, Getty Center, Museum of Contemporary Art (MOCA) and Battleship USS Iowa BB-61.

Bus Albuquerque to Los Angeles from $80 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Albuquerque to Los Angeles on November 24
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	10:50pm	Albuquerque Bus Station	19h	4:50pm	Lankershim/Magnolia - North Hollywood	Cheapest
	Bus	10:50pm	Albuquerque Bus Station	18h	3:50pm	Los Angeles Union Station	Fastest

Next departures for Albuquerque 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	5:00am	Albuquerque Bus Station	1d 11h	3:00pm	Lankershim/Magnolia - North Hollywood	Cheapest
	Bus	10:50pm	Albuquerque Bus Station	18h	3:50pm	Los Angeles Union Station	Fastest
	Bus	5:00am	Albuquerque Bus Station	1d 1h	5:10am	Los Angeles Union Station	No tags
	Bus	2:30am	Albuquerque Bus Station	1d 21h	11:25pm	Los Angeles Bus Station	No tags
	Bus	10:50pm	Albuquerque Bus Station	19h	4:50pm	Lankershim/Magnolia - North Hollywood	No tags

Next departures for Albuquerque to Los Angeles on November 26
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	10:50pm	Albuquerque Bus Station	19h	4:50pm	Lankershim/Magnolia - North Hollywood	Cheapest
Bus	10:50pm	Albuquerque Bus Station	18h	3:50pm	Los Angeles Union Station	Fastest
Bus	5:00am	Albuquerque Bus Station	1d 1h	5:10am	Los Angeles Union Station	No tags
Bus	2:30am	Albuquerque Bus Station	1d 21h	11:25pm	Los Angeles Bus Station	No tags
Bus	11:00am	Albuquerque Bus Station	21h 30m	7:30am	Los Angeles Bus Station	No tags

Next departures for Albuquerque to Los Angeles on November 27
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	10:50pm	Albuquerque Bus Station	19h	4:50pm	Lankershim/Magnolia - North Hollywood	Cheapest
Bus	10:50pm	Albuquerque Bus Station	18h	3:50pm	Los Angeles Union Station	Fastest
Bus	2:30am	Albuquerque Bus Station	1d 21h	11:25pm	Los Angeles Bus Station	No tags
Bus	11:00am	Albuquerque Bus Station	23h 15m	9:15am	Los Angeles Bus Station	No tags
Bus	11:00am	Albuquerque Bus Station	21h 30m	7:30am	Los Angeles Bus Station	No tags

Next departures for Albuquerque to Los Angeles on November 30
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	10:50pm	Albuquerque Bus Station	19h	4:50pm	Lankershim/Magnolia - North Hollywood	Cheapest
	Bus	10:50pm	Albuquerque Bus Station	18h	3:50pm	Los Angeles Union Station	Fastest
	Bus	5:00am	Albuquerque Bus Station	1d 1h	5:10am	Los Angeles Union Station	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	5:00am	Albuquerque Bus Station	1d 11h	3:00pm	Lankershim/Magnolia - North Hollywood	No tags
	Bus	2:30am	Albuquerque Bus Station	1d 21h	11:25pm	Los Angeles Bus Station	No tags

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Compare 2 ways to go from Albuquerque to Los Angeles

We recommend taking the train

Among the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as the good way to reach Los Angeles. The journey takes about 17 hours 23 minutes and with fares starting at just $73, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1train per day

17h 23mAverage Duration

662 milesDistance

97kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$81 - $289	Average Duration23h	CO₂ emissions 27kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$73 - $183	Average Duration17h 23m	CO₂ emissions 97kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Albuquerque and Los Angeles?

Stops in Albuquerque

A
Amtrak Station
320 1st St SW, Albuquerque, NM 87102
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Stops in Los Angeles

A
UCLA
571-581 Gayley Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90024, USA
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B
Ramirez Street bus stop
530 Ramirez St, Los Angeles, CA 90012, USA
C
613 Maple Ave
613 Maple Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90014, USA
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D
Los Angeles International Airport
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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

Compare bus companies

Los Limousines

3.5/5268 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness2.8

Cleanliness3.9

Wifi2.8

Greyhound

3.5/587,393 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.

Amtrak

4/55,606 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

Wifi3.6

Passengers have shared their appreciation for the scenic views and the accommodating staff on their train journeys. Although some noted that bathrooms needed attention and trips were longer than expected due to weather conditions, overall experiences remained positive with Amtrak's efforts being well-received despite full trains.

Amtrak Albuquerque Los Angeles recent customer reviews

Staff was great, bathrooms did need attention, trip was longer than expected due to weather, which they can't control, Amtrak was very accommodating, even with a full train.

Marcos G.

February 24, 2023

I loved the view. And it being my first time on a train.

Claudine V.

July 5, 2024

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

What is the travel distance from Albuquerque to Los Angeles?
What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Albuquerque 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

11/22

$146

11/23

$162

Today

$137

11/25

$161

11/26

$161

11/27

$99

11/28

$160

11/29

$99

The cheapest trip from Albuquerque, US to Los Angeles, US was searched and found on Nov 27, 2025 with a price of $99

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

You can expect to pay from $99 to $282 for a bus ticket from Albuquerque, US to Los Angeles, US based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $99 which is on 2025-11-27.

Usually Greyhound, Los Limousines will charge you higher prices for tickets closer to the departure date. To find the best prices, you should be flexible on your date of travel.