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What is the best way to travel from New York to Los Angeles?

Looking for a trip? Check and compare all the available Buses and Flights to Los Angeles from New York. Look at different modes of transportation, search for the cheapest tickets, fastest rides and most popular stations, and see all 3 available companies to find your perfect trip!
Flight is the cheapest and fastest way on this route
Transport type
Travel time
Cheapest price
Average price
Daily departures
Bus
63h 31m
£114
£140
65
Flight
7h 50m
£87
£169
112

What is the cheapest way to reach Los Angeles from New York?

You can reach Los Angeles with just £87 by taking a Flight from Frontier Airlines, but there are many more cheap offers: we have selected the best ones for you for the next few days here.

Thursday
from £124
Friday
from £131
Saturday
from £202
Sunday
from £125
Monday
from £114
Tuesday
from £118
Wednesday
from £87

    Cheapest Buses Thursday

  • Greyhound US
    66h 25m
    0
    05:50
    New York
    G. Washington Bridge Bus Station
    00:15
    Los Angeles
    North Hollywood
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    £124
  • Greyhound US
    73h 40m
    0
    22:35
    New York
    G. Washington Bridge Bus Station
    00:15
    Los Angeles
    North Hollywood
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    £124
  • Greyhound US
    73h 25m
    0
    22:50
    New York
    Port Authority Bus Terminal
    00:15
    Los Angeles
    North Hollywood
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    £126
  • FlixBus
    72h 16m
    0
    23:59
    New York
    31st & 8th Ave
    00:15
    Los Angeles
    North Hollywood
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £126
  • FlixBus
    66h 25m
    0
    14:40
    New York
    West 34th Street
    09:05
    Los Angeles
    North Hollywood
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £126

    Cheapest Buses Friday

  • FlixBus
    66h 20m
    0
    10:00
    New York
    Chinatown
    04:20
    Los Angeles
    Union Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £131
  • FlixBus
    66h 35m
    0
    09:45
    New York
    West 34th Street
    04:20
    Los Angeles
    Union Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £135
  • FlixBus
    66h 20m
    0
    14:40
    New York
    West 34th Street
    09:00
    Los Angeles
    Union Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £143
  • Greyhound US
    64h 30m
    0
    23:00
    New York
    Port Authority Bus Terminal
    15:30
    Los Angeles
    Union Station
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    £146
  • Greyhound US
    73h 25m
    0
    15:20
    New York
    Port Authority Bus Terminal
    16:45
    Los Angeles
    Union Station
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    £149

    Cheapest Buses Saturday

  • FlixBus
    103h 50m
    0
    21:15
    New York
    Chinatown
    05:05
    Los Angeles
    University of California (curbside)
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £202
  • FlixBus
    67h 25m
    0
    09:45
    New York
    West 34th Street
    05:10
    Los Angeles
    Union Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £204
  • FlixBus
    67h 10m
    0
    10:00
    New York
    Chinatown
    05:10
    Los Angeles
    Union Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £204
  • Greyhound US
    66h 45m
    0
    13:30
    New York
    G. Washington Bridge Bus Station
    08:15
    Los Angeles
    Union Station
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    £207
  • Greyhound US
    64h 20m
    0
    05:50
    New York
    G. Washington Bridge Bus Station
    22:10
    Los Angeles
    Union Station
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    £237

    Cheapest Buses Sunday

  • FlixBus
    103h 50m
    0
    21:15
    New York
    Chinatown
    05:05
    Los Angeles
    University of California (curbside)
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £125
  • FlixBus
    68h 30m
    0
    19:00
    New York
    West 34th Street
    15:30
    Los Angeles
    Union Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £139
  • FlixBus
    66h 0m
    0
    21:15
    New York
    Chinatown
    15:15
    Los Angeles
    Union Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £139
  • Greyhound US
    64h 20m
    0
    05:50
    New York
    G. Washington Bridge Bus Station
    22:10
    Los Angeles
    Union Station
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    £152
  • Greyhound US
    66h 45m
    0
    13:30
    New York
    G. Washington Bridge Bus Station
    08:15
    Los Angeles
    Union Station
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    £161

    Cheapest Buses Monday

  • Greyhound US
    64h 30m
    0
    23:00
    New York
    Port Authority Bus Terminal
    15:30
    Los Angeles
    Union Station
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    £114
  • FlixBus
    69h 20m
    0
    07:00
    New York
    Chinatown
    04:20
    Los Angeles
    Union Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £114
  • FlixBus
    66h 35m
    0
    09:45
    New York
    West 34th Street
    04:20
    Los Angeles
    Union Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £114
  • FlixBus
    78h 40m
    0
    17:45
    New York
    Chinatown
    00:25
    Los Angeles
    University of California (curbside)
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £120
  • Greyhound US
    73h 25m
    0
    15:20
    New York
    Port Authority Bus Terminal
    16:45
    Los Angeles
    Union Station
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    £126

    Cheapest Buses Tuesday

  • FlixBus
    68h 40m
    0
    01:30
    New York
    31st & 8th Ave
    22:10
    Los Angeles
    Union Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £118
  • Greyhound US
    64h 25m
    0
    22:50
    New York
    Port Authority Bus Terminal
    15:15
    Los Angeles
    Union Station
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    £122
  • Greyhound US
    64h 40m
    0
    22:50
    New York
    Port Authority Bus Terminal
    15:30
    Los Angeles
    Union Station
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    £123
  • Greyhound US
    64h 20m
    0
    05:50
    New York
    G. Washington Bridge Bus Station
    22:10
    Los Angeles
    Union Station
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    £124
  • FlixBus
    63h 31m
    0
    23:59
    New York
    31st & 8th Ave
    15:30
    Los Angeles
    Union Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £128

    Cheapest Flights Wednesday

  • Frontier Airlines
    13h 9m
    0
    06:59
    John F. Kennedy Airport
    John F. Kennedy Airport - Terminal 7
    17:08
    Los Angeles Airport
    Los Angeles Airport
    0
    Frontier Airlines
    Economy
    from £87
  • Spirit Airlines
    15h 56m
    0
    07:20
    Newark Airport
    Newark Airport
    20:16
    Los Angeles Airport
    Los Angeles Airport
    0
    Spirit Airlines
    Economy
    from £87
  • Alaska Airlines
    15h 24m
    0
    09:00
    Newark Airport
    Newark Airport
    21:24
    Los Angeles Airport
    Los Angeles Airport
    0
    Alaska Airlines
    Economy
    from £220
  • United Airlines
    7h 50m
    0
    06:00
    LaGuardia Airport
    LaGuardia Airport
    10:50
    Los Angeles Airport
    Los Angeles Airport
    0
    United Airlines
    Economy
    from £221
  • JetBlue Airways
    9h 52m
    0
    10:59
    John F. Kennedy Airport
    John F. Kennedy Airport - Terminal 7
    17:51
    Los Angeles Airport
    Los Angeles Airport
    0
    JetBlue Airways
    Economy
    from £228
  • Cheapest Buses Wednesday

  • Greyhound US
    71h 55m
    0
    15:20
    New York
    Port Authority Bus Terminal
    15:15
    Los Angeles
    West LA (Palms)
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    £116
  • FlixBus
    65h 35m
    0
    14:40
    New York
    West 34th Street
    08:15
    Los Angeles
    Union Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £116
  • Greyhound US
    73h 45m
    0
    13:30
    New York
    G. Washington Bridge Bus Station
    15:15
    Los Angeles
    West LA (Palms)
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    £117
  • FlixBus
    72h 35m
    0
    14:40
    New York
    West 34th Street
    15:15
    Los Angeles
    West LA (Palms)
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £118
  • FlixBus
    72h 10m
    0
    14:40
    New York
    West 34th Street
    14:50
    Los Angeles
    Union Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £118

What are the fastest trips from New York to Los Angeles?

You can get to Los Angeles from New York in just 7h 50m with a Flight from United Airlines. But this is just one option, click on any of the offers below to compare it with the other available modes of transportations.

Thursday
from 66h 25m
Friday
from 64h 30m
Saturday
from 64h 20m
Sunday
from 64h 20m
Monday
from 64h 30m
Tuesday
from 63h 31m
Wednesday
from 7h 50m

    Fastest Buses Thursday

  • Greyhound US
    66h 25m
    0
    05:50
    New York
    G. Washington Bridge Bus Station
    00:15
    Los Angeles
    North Hollywood
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    £124
  • FlixBus
    66h 25m
    0
    14:40
    New York
    West 34th Street
    09:05
    Los Angeles
    North Hollywood
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £126
  • FlixBus
    72h 16m
    0
    23:59
    New York
    31st & 8th Ave
    00:15
    Los Angeles
    North Hollywood
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £126
  • Greyhound US
    73h 25m
    0
    22:50
    New York
    Port Authority Bus Terminal
    00:15
    Los Angeles
    North Hollywood
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    £126
  • Greyhound US
    73h 40m
    0
    22:35
    New York
    G. Washington Bridge Bus Station
    00:15
    Los Angeles
    North Hollywood
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    £124

    Fastest Buses Friday

  • Greyhound US
    64h 30m
    0
    23:00
    New York
    Port Authority Bus Terminal
    15:30
    Los Angeles
    Union Station
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    £146
  • FlixBus
    66h 20m
    0
    10:00
    New York
    Chinatown
    04:20
    Los Angeles
    Union Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £131
  • FlixBus
    66h 20m
    0
    14:40
    New York
    West 34th Street
    09:00
    Los Angeles
    Union Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £143
  • FlixBus
    66h 35m
    0
    09:45
    New York
    West 34th Street
    04:20
    Los Angeles
    Union Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £135
  • Greyhound US
    73h 25m
    0
    15:20
    New York
    Port Authority Bus Terminal
    16:45
    Los Angeles
    Union Station
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    £149

    Fastest Buses Saturday

  • Greyhound US
    64h 20m
    0
    05:50
    New York
    G. Washington Bridge Bus Station
    22:10
    Los Angeles
    Union Station
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    £237
  • Greyhound US
    66h 45m
    0
    13:30
    New York
    G. Washington Bridge Bus Station
    08:15
    Los Angeles
    Union Station
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    £207
  • FlixBus
    67h 10m
    0
    10:00
    New York
    Chinatown
    05:10
    Los Angeles
    Union Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £204
  • FlixBus
    67h 25m
    0
    09:45
    New York
    West 34th Street
    05:10
    Los Angeles
    Union Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £204
  • FlixBus
    103h 50m
    0
    21:15
    New York
    Chinatown
    05:05
    Los Angeles
    University of California (curbside)
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £202

    Fastest Buses Sunday

  • Greyhound US
    64h 20m
    0
    05:50
    New York
    G. Washington Bridge Bus Station
    22:10
    Los Angeles
    Union Station
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    £152
  • FlixBus
    66h 0m
    0
    21:15
    New York
    Chinatown
    15:15
    Los Angeles
    Union Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £139
  • Greyhound US
    66h 45m
    0
    13:30
    New York
    G. Washington Bridge Bus Station
    08:15
    Los Angeles
    Union Station
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    £161
  • FlixBus
    68h 30m
    0
    19:00
    New York
    West 34th Street
    15:30
    Los Angeles
    Union Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £139
  • FlixBus
    103h 50m
    0
    21:15
    New York
    Chinatown
    05:05
    Los Angeles
    University of California (curbside)
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £125

    Fastest Buses Monday

  • Greyhound US
    64h 30m
    0
    23:00
    New York
    Port Authority Bus Terminal
    15:30
    Los Angeles
    Union Station
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    £114
  • FlixBus
    66h 35m
    0
    09:45
    New York
    West 34th Street
    04:20
    Los Angeles
    Union Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £114
  • FlixBus
    69h 20m
    0
    07:00
    New York
    Chinatown
    04:20
    Los Angeles
    Union Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £114
  • Greyhound US
    73h 25m
    0
    15:20
    New York
    Port Authority Bus Terminal
    16:45
    Los Angeles
    Union Station
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    £126
  • FlixBus
    78h 40m
    0
    17:45
    New York
    Chinatown
    00:25
    Los Angeles
    University of California (curbside)
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £120

    Fastest Buses Tuesday

  • FlixBus
    63h 31m
    0
    23:59
    New York
    31st & 8th Ave
    15:30
    Los Angeles
    Union Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £128
  • Greyhound US
    64h 20m
    0
    05:50
    New York
    G. Washington Bridge Bus Station
    22:10
    Los Angeles
    Union Station
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    £124
  • Greyhound US
    64h 25m
    0
    22:50
    New York
    Port Authority Bus Terminal
    15:15
    Los Angeles
    Union Station
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    £122
  • Greyhound US
    64h 40m
    0
    22:50
    New York
    Port Authority Bus Terminal
    15:30
    Los Angeles
    Union Station
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    £123
  • FlixBus
    68h 40m
    0
    01:30
    New York
    31st & 8th Ave
    22:10
    Los Angeles
    Union Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £118

    Fastest Flights Wednesday

  • United Airlines
    7h 50m
    0
    06:00
    LaGuardia Airport
    LaGuardia Airport
    10:50
    Los Angeles Airport
    Los Angeles Airport
    0
    United Airlines
    Economy
    from £221
  • JetBlue Airways
    9h 52m
    0
    10:59
    John F. Kennedy Airport
    John F. Kennedy Airport - Terminal 7
    17:51
    Los Angeles Airport
    Los Angeles Airport
    0
    JetBlue Airways
    Economy
    from £228
  • Frontier Airlines
    13h 9m
    0
    06:59
    John F. Kennedy Airport
    John F. Kennedy Airport - Terminal 7
    17:08
    Los Angeles Airport
    Los Angeles Airport
    0
    Frontier Airlines
    Economy
    from £87
  • Alaska Airlines
    15h 24m
    0
    09:00
    Newark Airport
    Newark Airport
    21:24
    Los Angeles Airport
    Los Angeles Airport
    0
    Alaska Airlines
    Economy
    from £220
  • Spirit Airlines
    15h 56m
    0
    07:20
    Newark Airport
    Newark Airport
    20:16
    Los Angeles Airport
    Los Angeles Airport
    0
    Spirit Airlines
    Economy
    from £87
  • Fastest Buses Wednesday

  • FlixBus
    65h 35m
    0
    14:40
    New York
    West 34th Street
    08:15
    Los Angeles
    Union Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £116
  • Greyhound US
    71h 55m
    0
    15:20
    New York
    Port Authority Bus Terminal
    15:15
    Los Angeles
    West LA (Palms)
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    £116
  • FlixBus
    72h 10m
    0
    14:40
    New York
    West 34th Street
    14:50
    Los Angeles
    Union Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £118
  • FlixBus
    72h 35m
    0
    14:40
    New York
    West 34th Street
    15:15
    Los Angeles
    West LA (Palms)
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £118
  • Greyhound US
    73h 45m
    0
    13:30
    New York
    G. Washington Bridge Bus Station
    15:15
    Los Angeles
    West LA (Palms)
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    £117
Here you will find all operators and timetables for a Bus from New York to Los Angeles

What are the most popular stations in New York and Los Angeles?

In New York, you will usually depart from Grand Central Terminal, West 34th Street or Port Authority Bus Terminal, while in Los Angeles you will be arriving at Tufesa, Amtrak or Olympic Bus Stop, but there are many more stops to explore in both locations.

How do I decide? Some tips and tricks from our experience

Are you having trouble deciding on how to get to Los Angeles from New York? With 5 connections between 3 Bus and Flight operators, it can be difficult to find the one ride that will make you happy. But we have some tips that can help you make the best informed decision. First of all, the best trip is always the one that meets all your needs, so make a list of all the things that you want from this journey and look for something that will satisfy all of them. Here we will go through some of the factors mostly commonly taken into consideration.

Look for the lowest price

Ticket price is usually the main concern: even if you can afford to pay more, why do it if there are cheaper options? Saving on the trip means that you can spend more on the vacation itself! Between New York and Los Angeles, you can pay as low as £87 with a Flight from Frontier Airlines.

Travel duration

Time is also an important factor. An earlier departure may allow you to see a beautiful sunset or relax before an important event. And remember, time is money, so paying more for a shorter trip may be well worth it. For longer distances, flights are without doubt the best options, but be mindful of airport times and possible delays: a high-speed train may end up cheaper and faster! Here the quicker option is definitely the Flight from United Airlines: you will get to Los Angeles in just 7h 50m.

Comfort makes all the difference

You should always take into account what your personal travelling preferences are. Is one hand luggage enough, or are you trasporting more? Would you like to have a snack during the journey? Can you relax in a busy compartment, or do you need space for yourself? Even among the same mode of transportation, different companies will offer you varying levels of comfort and amenities. The main operators connecting New York and Los Angeles are FlixBus, Greyhound US and Frontier Airlines, but be sure to check what they have to offer!

Save money with deals, and always compare

One last tip? Even if you live in New York and Los Angeles is your only destination, it may be wise to check the offers from and to nearby cities or, if you are flyng, nearby airports. Check the trips from Jersey City or to East Los Angeles, CA, and look at flights from John F. Kennedy Airport, and landing at Los Angeles Airport. Comparing different routes may allow you to find deals or promotions you were not aware of. Consider also signing up to CheckMyBus to see even more exclusive promotions!

Which companies offer a trip from New York to Los Angeles?

The most popular companies between New York and Los Angeles, are FlixBus, Greyhound US and Frontier Airlines. Be sure to check their seat class offers and the amenities that they provide.

Bus companies: FlixBus and Greyhound US

Airlines: Frontier Airlines, Spirit Airlines, Alaska Airlines and 2 more.

All you need to know when you travel from New York to Los Angeles

Check all information on comfort and services on all modes of transports from New York to Los Angeles. See which seat classes are available, and what amenities are other advantages offered by the operators on your journey.

FAQs about the trip from New York to Los Angeles

How can I reach Los Angeles from New York?

Every day, there are on average 5 connections between Bus and Flight, with which you can get to Los Angeles from New York.

How far is Los Angeles from New York?

The distance between New York and Los Angeles is 3,934.2 km.

What is the most ecofriendly mode of transport between New York and Los Angeles?

Trains and buses are by far the greenest options, with trains surpassing buses on longer routes. Planes will always be the worst polluters, especially in shorter flights, were the emissions from the takeoff and landing are less offset by the distance. On this particular route, a bus will emit, per person, a total of 106 kgs of CO2, a train 138 kgs, a car 669 kgs, and a flight 968 kgs.

What is the cheapest mode of transport from New York to Los Angeles?

You can get to Los Angeles with just £87 by taking a Flight from Frontier Airlines.

What is the fastest way to get from New York to Los Angeles?

While a plane is travelling fastest boarding and transfer to airport consumes a lot of time. Usually, high speed trains are better than flights if pure train travel time is below 4 hours. For this particular route, you can get to Los Angeles in just 7h 50m with a Flight from United Airlines.

More routes to New York and to Los Angeles

Looking for more options? Here you can see the most popular routes to New York and to Los Angeles. Simply click on a connection, and you’ll find all the details about the route!

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