Bus Tickets from Columbus, OH to Los Angeles, US

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TodayAug 16
from US$236
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from US$169
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  • This trip is recommended because it is the: Cheapest
    Departure time: August 18 at
    Departure city: Columbus
    Departure location: 100 E Rich St
    Arrival time: August 21 at
    Destination city: Los Angeles
    Destination location: Downtown LA (Flixbus Lot)
    Operated by: FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
    FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • This trip is recommended because it is the: Fastest
    Departure time: August 18 at
    Departure city: Columbus
    Departure location: Columbus (E Mound St)
    Arrival time: August 20 at
    Destination city: Los Angeles
    Destination location: Los Angeles Union Station
    Operated by: Greyhound Lines, Inc.Greyhound Lines, Inc.
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: August 18 at
    Departure city: Columbus
    Departure location: 100 E Rich St
    Arrival time: August 20 at
    Destination city: Los Angeles
    Destination location: Los Angeles Union Station
    Operated by: FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
    FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: August 18 at
    Departure city: Columbus
    Departure location: Columbus (E Mound St)
    Arrival time: August 20 at
    Destination city: Los Angeles
    Destination location: Los Angeles Union Station
    Operated by: Greyhound Lines, Inc.Greyhound Lines, Inc.
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: August 18 at
    Departure city: Columbus
    Departure location: 100 E Rich St
    Arrival time: August 20 at
    Destination city: Los Angeles
    Destination location: Downtown LA (Flixbus Lot)
    Operated by: FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
    FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
    Vehicle: BusDuration:

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Bus Columbus, OH to Los Angeles, US: Trip Overview

Average Ticket PriceUS$244
Average Bus Trip Duration2d 10h
Number of daily buses21
Earliest bus departure4:50am
Distance3175 km
Latest bus departure11:30pm

Columbus to Los Angeles Bus

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Frequently asked questions on the trip Columbus, OH - Los Angeles, US

  1. How far is Columbus from Los Angeles?

    The distance covered from Columbus to Los Angeles is 3180 km (1972 miles).

  2. What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Columbus to Los Angeles?

    Buses traveling this route start their trip at Columbus Bus Station, in Columbus, and end it at UCLA, in Los Angeles.

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Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found
08-14
US$230
08-15
US$237
Today
US$228
08-17
US$204
08-18
US$173
08-19
US$160
08-20
US$159
08-21
US$208
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Columbus, OH to Los Angeles, US was searched and found on Aug 20, 2025 with a price of US$159

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

You can expect to pay from US$159 to US$388 for a bus ticket from Columbus, OH to Los Angeles, US based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at US$159 which is on 2025-08-20.

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Did you know?

The bus driver with the longest career in the world drove more than 2,000,000 miles and is a happy World Record holder.

The word 'bus' is an abbreviation of 'omnibus" which means 'for all' in Latin as buses were meant to be transportation for everybody.

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