How far is Austin from Los Angeles?

The distance separating Austin and Los Angeles is 1224 miles (1974 km).

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

Most of the buses traveling from Austin to Los Angeles leave from Greyhound Station and arrive 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 Getty Center, Griffith Park, Sunset Strip, Norton Simon Museum and Los Angeles County Museum Of Art.

Bus Austin to Los Angeles from $130 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Austin 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	11:45pm	Austin Eastside Bus Plaza	1d 17h	3:00pm	Lankershim/Magnolia - North Hollywood	Cheapest
Greyhound Lines Mexico + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	3:30am	Austin Eastside Bus Plaza	1d 7h	9:10am	Los Angeles Union Station	Fastest
Greyhound Lines Mexico + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	7:55am	Austin Eastside Bus Plaza	1d 12h	5:55pm	Los Angeles Union Station	No tags
Valley Transit + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	7:55pm	Austin Eastside Bus Plaza	1d 11h	5:10am	Los Angeles Union Station	No tags
Greyhound Lines Mexico + Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	3:30am	Austin Eastside Bus Plaza	1d 13h	3:00pm	Downtown LA (Flixbus Lot)	No tags

Next departures for Austin to Los Angeles on November 23
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	10:50pm	Austin South Congress	1d 12h	9:10am	Los Angeles Union Station	Cheapest
Greyhound Lines Mexico + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	3:30am	Austin Eastside Bus Plaza	1d 7h	9:10am	Los Angeles Union Station	Fastest
Greyhound Lines Mexico + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	7:55am	Austin Eastside Bus Plaza	1d 12h	5:55pm	Los Angeles Union Station	No tags
Valley Transit + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	7:55pm	Austin Eastside Bus Plaza	1d 11h	5:10am	Los Angeles Union Station	No tags
Greyhound Lines Mexico + Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	3:30am	Austin Eastside Bus Plaza	1d 13h	3:00pm	Downtown LA (Flixbus Lot)	No tags

Next departures for Austin to Los Angeles on November 24
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	10:50pm	Austin South Congress	1d 12h	9:10am	Los Angeles Union Station	Cheapest
Greyhound Lines Mexico + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	3:30am	Austin Eastside Bus Plaza	1d 7h	9:10am	Los Angeles Union Station	Fastest
Greyhound Lines Mexico + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	7:55am	Austin Eastside Bus Plaza	1d 12h	5:55pm	Los Angeles Union Station	No tags
Valley Transit + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	7:55pm	Austin Eastside Bus Plaza	1d 11h	5:10am	Los Angeles Union Station	No tags
Greyhound Lines Mexico + Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	3:30am	Austin Eastside Bus Plaza	1d 13h	3:00pm	Downtown LA (Flixbus Lot)	No tags

Next departures for Austin to Los Angeles on November 25
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	2:25pm	Austin Eastside Bus Plaza	1d 10h	10:30pm	Los Angeles Union Station	Cheapest
Greyhound Lines Mexico + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	3:30am	Austin Eastside Bus Plaza	1d 7h	9:10am	Los Angeles Union Station	Fastest
Greyhound Lines Mexico + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	7:55am	Austin Eastside Bus Plaza	1d 12h	5:55pm	Los Angeles Union Station	No tags
Valley Transit + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	7:55pm	Austin Eastside Bus Plaza	1d 11h	5:10am	Los Angeles Union Station	No tags
Greyhound Lines Mexico + Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	3:05am	Austin Eastside Bus Plaza	1d 13h	3:00pm	Downtown LA (Flixbus Lot)	No tags

Next departures for Austin to Los Angeles on November 26
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	10:50pm	Austin South Congress	1d 12h	9:10am	Los Angeles Union Station	Cheapest
Greyhound Lines Mexico + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	3:30am	Austin Eastside Bus Plaza	1d 7h	9:10am	Los Angeles Union Station	Fastest
Greyhound Lines Mexico + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	7:55am	Austin Eastside Bus Plaza	1d 12h	5:55pm	Los Angeles Union Station	No tags
Valley Transit + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	7:55pm	Austin Eastside Bus Plaza	1d 11h	5:10am	Los Angeles Union Station	No tags
Greyhound Lines Mexico + Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	3:05am	Austin Eastside Bus Plaza	1d 13h	3:00pm	Downtown LA (Flixbus Lot)	No tags

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Compare 2 ways to go from Austin 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 1 day, 18 hours 30 minutes and with fares starting at just $116, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

38bus per day

1d 18hAverage Duration

1232 milesDistance

50kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$116 - $438	Average Duration1d 18h	CO₂ emissions 50kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$142 - $510	Average Duration3d	CO₂ emissions 179kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Austin and Los Angeles?

Stops in Austin

A
Greyhound Station
916 E Koenig Ln, Austin, TX 78752, USA
B
Airport Blvd
2001 Airport Blvd, Austin, TX 78702, USA
C
Brazos St
35 Brazos St, Austin, TX 78701, USA
D
Ben White Bd & I-35
711 E Ben White Blvd, Austin, TX 78704, USA

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

Greyhound

3.5/587,387 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.

FlixBus

3.5/511,388 reviews

Staff4.2

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.

Valley Transit

3/533 reviews

Staff3.8

Timeliness3.4

Cleanliness2.9

Wifi2.3

US bus companies: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, ALSA, Greyhound, Intercape, Trenitalia, Sindbad

Frequently asked questions about traveling from Austin, TX, US 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

11/19

$258

11/20

$219

Today

$177

11/22

$217

11/23

$161

11/24

$166

11/25

$189

11/26

$166

The cheapest trip from Austin, TX, US to Los Angeles, US was searched and found on Nov 23, 2025 with a price of $161

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

You can expect to pay from $161 to $340 for a bus ticket from Austin, TX, US to Los Angeles, US based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $161 which is on 2025-11-23.