How far is Boston from Los Angeles?

The distance between the two cities is 2588 miles (4175 km).

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

Most of the buses traveling from Boston to Los Angeles leave from Back Bay Station and arrive at UCLA. These are the main departure and arrival locations on this route, but you could find others that could be a better fit for your travel 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, Sunset Strip, Venice Beach, Walt Disney Concert Hall and Downtown Art Walk.

Bus Boston to Los Angeles from $169 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Boston to Los Angeles on December 1
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	11:00am	151 Steel Pl, Cambridge	3d 8h	4:50pm	Lankershim/Magnolia - North Hollywood	Cheapest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	7:35pm	Boston (South Station)	2d 22h	2:50pm	Los Angeles Union Station	Fastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	7:35pm	Boston (South Station)	2d 22h	3:00pm	Downtown LA (Flixbus Lot)	No tags
	Bus	7:35pm	Boston (South Station)	3d	4:50pm	Lankershim/Magnolia - North Hollywood	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	11:00am	151 Steel Pl, Cambridge	3d 6h	2:50pm	Los Angeles Union Station	No tags

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Compare 2 ways to go from Boston 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 3 days, 3 hours 5 minutes and with fares starting at just $133, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

12bus per day

3d 3hAverage Duration

2582 milesDistance

104kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$133 - $792	Average Duration3d 3h	CO₂ emissions 104kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$237 - $2,836	Average Duration3d 4h	CO₂ emissions 379kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Boston and Los Angeles?

Stops in Boston

A
Back Bay Station
145 Dartmouth St, Boston, MA 02116, USA
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B
North Station
100 Legends Way, Boston, MA 02114, USA
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C
South Station
700 Atlantic Ave, Boston, MA 02205, USA
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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

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

3.5/587,393 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.

Greyhound Boston Los Angeles recent customer reviews

To many bus breaks other then that job well done

Hagos M.

December 29, 2020

My bag has been stolen by one of the grey hound employee's i need my back pack

Nicholas W.

January 7, 2020

Amtrak

4/55,604 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

Wifi3.6

FlixBus

3.5/511,420 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.

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

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

How far is Boston from Los Angeles?
What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Boston to Los Angeles?
What are the best sights and things to do in Los Angeles?

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The cheapest trip from Boston, MA, US to Los Angeles, US was searched and found on Nov 24, 2025 with a price of $257

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You can expect to pay from $257 to $449 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 $257 which is on 2025-11-24.