How far is Atlanta from Los Angeles?

About 1931 miles (3114 km) separate Atlanta and Los Angeles.

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

Most of the buses traveling from Atlanta to Los Angeles leave from Atlanta Airport and arrive at UCLA. These are the main pick-up and drop-off locations on this route, there are other pick-up and drop-off locations that could make it easier for you to reach your destination.

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 Museum of Contemporary Art (MOCA), Sunset Strip, Downtown Art Walk, Getty Center and Battleship USS Iowa BB-61.

Bus Atlanta to Los Angeles from $146 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Atlanta to Los Angeles on November 18
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	7:00pm	Atlanta Bus Station	2d 8h	12:05am	Lankershim/Magnolia - North Hollywood	Cheapest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	5:05pm	Atlanta Bus Station	2d	2:50pm	Los Angeles Union Station	Fastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	7:00pm	Atlanta Bus Station	2d 5h	9:00pm	Los Angeles Union Station	No tags
	Bus	8:05pm	Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Airport (Domestic Terminal)	2d 5h	10:30pm	Los Angeles Union Station	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	5:05pm	Atlanta Bus Station	2d	3:00pm	Downtown LA (Flixbus Lot)	No tags

Next departures for Atlanta to Los Angeles on November 23
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	12:40am	Atlanta Bus Station	2d	10:30pm	Los Angeles Union Station	Cheapest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	5:05pm	Atlanta Bus Station	2d	2:50pm	Los Angeles Union Station	Fastest
	Bus	5:40am	Atlanta Bus Station	2d 6h	9:10am	Los Angeles Union Station	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	7:00pm	Atlanta Bus Station	2d 5h	9:00pm	Los Angeles Union Station	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	5:05pm	Atlanta Bus Station	2d	3:00pm	Downtown LA (Flixbus Lot)	No tags

Next departures for Atlanta 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	7:00pm	Atlanta Bus Station	2d 5h	9:00pm	Los Angeles Union Station	Cheapest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	5:05pm	Atlanta Bus Station	2d	2:50pm	Los Angeles Union Station	Fastest
	Bus	12:40am	Atlanta Bus Station	2d	10:30pm	Los Angeles Union Station	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	5:05pm	Atlanta Bus Station	2d	3:00pm	Downtown LA (Flixbus Lot)	No tags
	Bus	5:40am	Atlanta Bus Station	2d 6h	9:10am	Los Angeles Union Station	No tags

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Compare 2 ways to go from Atlanta to Los Angeles

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as the good way to reach Los Angeles. The journey takes about 2 days, 7 hours and with fares starting at just $133, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

26bus per day

2d 7hAverage Duration

1928 milesDistance

78kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$133 - $658	Average Duration2d 7h	CO₂ emissions 78kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$204 - $2,874	Average Duration3d 11h	CO₂ emissions 283kg CO₂e

Compare bus companies

Greyhound

3.5/587,378 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 Atlanta Los Angeles recent customer reviews

Greyhound staff and bus drivers were professional and kept me updated with delays, I'll choose Greyhound again!

Jonathan C.

September 10, 2018

Great experience all around

Christopher M.

May 19, 2021

I was physically uncomfortable

James L.

April 23, 2021

FlixBus

3.5/511,359 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 Atlanta and Los Angeles?

Stops in Atlanta

A - Atlanta Airport

B - Doraville Tornado Bus Station

C - Atlanta Downtown Greyhound Station

D - Cleveland Ave

E - Doraville El Expreso 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 Atlanta, GA 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

11/16

$437

11/17

$350

Today

$404

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No data

11/20

$169

11/21

$235

11/22

$201

11/23

$229

The cheapest trip from Atlanta, GA to Los Angeles, US was searched and found on Nov 20, 2025 with a price of $169

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

You can expect to pay from $169 to $517 for a bus ticket from Atlanta, GA to Los Angeles, US based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $169 which is on 2025-11-20.