What is the distance between Salt Lake City and Los Angeles?

Salt Lake City and Los Angeles are 579 miles (934 km) apart.

What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Salt Lake City to Los Angeles?

If you're headed to Los Angeles from Salt Lake City, chances are that your bus will depart from Central 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 Griffith Park, La Brea Tar Pits, Rose Bowl Loop, California Science Center and Getty Center.

Bus Salt Lake City to Los Angeles from $111 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Salt Lake City to Los Angeles on November 25
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	8:45pm	Salt Lake City Transit Center	1d 4h	12:05am	Lankershim/Magnolia - North Hollywood	Cheapest
	Bus	8:45pm	Salt Lake City Transit Center	1d	7:55pm	Los Angeles Union Station	Fastest

Next departures for Salt Lake City to Los Angeles on November 28
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	8:45pm	Salt Lake City Transit Center	1d 4h	12:05am	Lankershim/Magnolia - North Hollywood	Cheapest
	Bus	8:45pm	Salt Lake City Transit Center	1d	7:55pm	Los Angeles Union Station	Fastest

Next departures for Salt Lake City to Los Angeles on November 30
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	8:45pm	Salt Lake City Transit Center	1d 4h	12:05am	Lankershim/Magnolia - North Hollywood	Cheapest
	Bus	8:45pm	Salt Lake City Transit Center	1d	7:55pm	Los Angeles Union Station	Fastest

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Compare 2 ways to go from Salt Lake City 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, 4 hours 20 minutes and with fares starting at just $95, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

3bus per day

1d 4hAverage Duration

584 milesDistance

24kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$95 - $324	Average Duration1d 4h	CO₂ emissions 24kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$254 - $2,699	Average Duration3d 5h	CO₂ emissions 85kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Salt Lake City and Los Angeles?

Stops in Salt Lake City

A
Central Station
300 S 600 W, Salt Lake City, UT 84101
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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

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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 Salt Lake City Los Angeles recent customer reviews

None of the plugs worked, which is a problem when you’re traveling all day. The WiFi didn’t work and boarding was not well organized

Rosa Linda M.

December 4, 2019

Your drivers excellent 5star, but your manager at salt lake was shocking, to say the least

Robert T.

August 22, 2017

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Frequently asked questions about traveling from Salt Lake City to Los Angeles, US by bus

What is the distance between Salt Lake City and Los Angeles?
What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Salt Lake City 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

$130

11/23

$167

Today

$190

11/25

$235

11/26

$119

11/27

$141

11/28

$154

11/29

$226

The cheapest trip from Salt Lake City to Los Angeles, US was searched and found on Nov 26, 2025 with a price of $119

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

You can expect to pay from $119 to $327 for a bus ticket from Salt Lake City to Los Angeles, US based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $119 which is on 2025-11-26.