Bus Detroit to Los Angeles: Compare prices and save money

Compare all timetables for the bus from Detroit to Los Angeles

Here is a selection of the cheapest bus trips from the schedule from Detroit to Los Angeles from various bus operators like Greyhound US for the next days.

today

from $233

tomorrow

from $235

Sunday

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

from $287

Thursday

Cheapest bus trips today

Prices are for one way and one person
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Greyhound US	77h 40m	11:25 PM	Detroit	Central Bus Station	5:05 AM	Los Angeles	University of California (curbside)	Economy	$233	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Central Bus Station, Detroit (USA) at 8/1/2025 11:25:00 PM to University of California (curbside), Los Angeles (USA) arriving at 8/5/2025 5:05:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $233 per person are available. Travel duration is 77h 40m
Greyhound US	63h 50m	11:25 PM	Detroit	Central Bus Station	3:15 PM	Los Angeles	West LA (Palms)	Economy	$234	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Central Bus Station, Detroit (USA) at 8/1/2025 11:25:00 PM to West LA (Palms), Los Angeles (USA) arriving at 8/4/2025 3:15:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $234 per person are available. Travel duration is 63h 50m
Greyhound US	63h 25m	11:25 PM	Detroit	Central Bus Station	2:50 PM	Los Angeles	Union Station	Economy	$235	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Central Bus Station, Detroit (USA) at 8/1/2025 11:25:00 PM to Union Station, Los Angeles (USA) arriving at 8/4/2025 2:50:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $235 per person are available. Travel duration is 63h 25m
Greyhound US	52h 40m	4:20 PM	Detroit	Central Bus Station	9:00 PM	Los Angeles	Union Station	Economy	$249	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Central Bus Station, Detroit (USA) at 8/1/2025 4:20:00 PM to Union Station, Los Angeles (USA) arriving at 8/3/2025 9:00:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $249 per person are available. Travel duration is 52h 40m
Greyhound US	53h 50m	4:20 PM	Detroit	Central Bus Station	10:10 PM	Los Angeles	Union Station	Economy	$255	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Central Bus Station, Detroit (USA) at 8/1/2025 4:20:00 PM to Union Station, Los Angeles (USA) arriving at 8/3/2025 10:10:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $255 per person are available. Travel duration is 53h 50m

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow

Prices are for one way and one person
Mode of Transport	BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Logo	Seat classes	Price
	Greyhound US	55h 45m	4:20 PM	Detroit	Central Bus Station	12:05 AM	Los Angeles	North Hollywood		Economy	$235	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Central Bus Station, Detroit (USA) at 8/2/2025 4:20:00 PM to North Hollywood, Los Angeles (USA) arriving at 8/5/2025 12:05:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $235 per person are available. Travel duration is 55h 45m
	Greyhound US	56h 0m	8:35 AM	Detroit	Central Bus Station	4:35 PM	Los Angeles	North Hollywood		Economy	$238	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Central Bus Station, Detroit (USA) at 8/2/2025 8:35:00 AM to North Hollywood, Los Angeles (USA) arriving at 8/4/2025 4:35:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $238 per person are available. Travel duration is 56h 0m

Cheapest bus trips Wednesday

Prices are for one way and one person
Mode of Transport	BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Logo	Seat classes	Price
	Greyhound US	56h 0m	8:35 AM	Detroit	Central Bus Station	4:35 PM	Los Angeles	North Hollywood		Economy	$287	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Central Bus Station, Detroit (USA) at 8/6/2025 8:35:00 AM to North Hollywood, Los Angeles (USA) arriving at 8/8/2025 4:35:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $287 per person are available. Travel duration is 56h 0m
	Greyhound US	55h 45m	4:20 PM	Detroit	Central Bus Station	12:05 AM	Los Angeles	North Hollywood		Economy	$287	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Central Bus Station, Detroit (USA) at 8/6/2025 4:20:00 PM to North Hollywood, Los Angeles (USA) arriving at 8/9/2025 12:05:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $287 per person are available. Travel duration is 55h 45m

Did you know that if you travel from Detroit to Los Angeles via Chicago, you can save more than $135? You can find the corresponding connections below.
- Busbud
  
  57h 40m
  
  0
  
  11:25 PM
  
  Detroit
  Central Bus Station
  
  8:20 AM
  
  Chicago
  95th Red Line Station
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $35
  
  A Bus from Busbud goes from Central Bus Station, Detroit (USA) at 8/4/2025 11:25:00 PM to 95th Red Line Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 8/5/2025 8:20:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $35 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 55m
- Busbud
  
  47h 20m
  
  0
  
  9:45 AM
  
  Chicago
  Downtown Bus Station
  
  9:05 AM
  
  Los Angeles
  North Hollywood
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $117
  
  A Bus from Busbud goes from Downtown Bus Station, Chicago (USA) at 8/5/2025 9:45:00 AM to North Hollywood, Los Angeles (USA) arriving at 8/7/2025 9:05:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $117 per person are available. Travel duration is 47h 20m
Travel time is 1h 55m longer, but you will save $135

Frequency of bus connections between Detroit and Los Angeles

See here how frequent the connections between Detroit and Los Angeles are, during different times and days of the week.

Friday is the busiest day, with more than 11 daily buses from Detroit to Los Angeles. Wednesday has instead the fewest connections, with only 2 daily coaches between Detroit and Los Angeles.

The busiest time of the day is the Morning, with 6 buses from Detroit to Los Angeles, while Afternoon sees the fewest connections between Detroit and Los Angeles, with 4 offers.

Facts about the bus from Detroit to Los Angeles

Compare all providers like Greyhound US that travel 5 times every day by bus from Detroit to Los Angeles in one click! Book your bus ticket from Detroit to Los Angeles starting from $233!

Cheapest Bus	$233
Fastest Bus	52h 40m
Earliest Bus	8:35 AM
Latest Bus	4:20 PM
Daily Bus Routes	5 Ø
Distance	1,979.0 miles
Bus Companies	Greyhound US

Cheapest bus connections from Detroit to Los Angeles

Every day, 5 buses from 1 bus companies leave Detroit for Los Angeles: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 08/01/2025 and for the following days.

Sunday

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Sunday 07/27

Monday 07/28

Tuesday 07/29

Wednesday 07/30

Thursday 07/31

Friday 08/01

$233

Saturday 08/02

$235

Sunday 08/03

Monday 08/04

Tuesday 08/05

Wednesday 08/06

$287

Thursday 08/07

Friday 08/08

Saturday 08/09

$181

Sunday 08/10

Monday 08/11

Tuesday 08/12

Wednesday 08/13

Thursday 08/14

Friday 08/15

Saturday 08/16

Sunday 08/17

Monday 08/18

Tuesday 08/19

Wednesday 08/20

Thursday 08/21

Friday 08/22

Saturday 08/23

The cheapest time to travel from Detroit to Los Angeles

See here on which day and which time of the day you can find the cheapest bus ticket from Detroit to Los Angeles, for the next 30 days.

With a price starting from $233, Friday is the cheapest day for a bus from Detroit to Los Angeles. Wednesday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from $287.

Evening is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Detroit to Los Angeles, with $233. Morning is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from $238.

How to save money travelling from Detroit to Los Angeles

Travel can be expensive, but it doesn't need to be! Do you want to avoid paying a terrible price for your trip? Then follow these quick steps to save money:

Book the ticket from Detroit to Los Angeles in advance! The earlier you book, the cheaper usually the price is. Also, you will be sure to have a place on the bus from Detroit to Los Angeles, compared instead if you buy it at the last moment, or directly at the station.

If you can, avoid travelling at peak times. Instead of weekend, try travelling during the week. Travelling in the evening or at night it’s also cheaper, and later buses from Detroit to Los Angeles are also emptier.

All bus stations and stops in Detroit and Los Angeles

In the map below, you can see where to find all bus stations in Detroit and Los Angeles.

Central Bus Station

Howard St 1001

Amtrak

W Baltimore Ave 78

VA Medical Center Blue Deck

East Canfield Street (between John R. and Brush St.) 225

Park Avenue

Rosa Parks TC

Cass Ave 1310

Las Casas

Main Street 94

Tufesa

Maple Ave 611

Union Station

Ramirez Street 401-479

Autobuses Coordinados USA

E Olympic Blvd 4425

Amtrak

Alameda Street 738-788

Service and Comfort on the bus from Detroit to Los Angeles

Want to know which seat classes are available on the buses from Detroit to Los Angeles? Or which bus companies serve the route Detroit to Los Angeles? Below you will find answers to your questions.

FAQs about the Detroit to Los Angeles bus

How much does a Detroit Los Angeles bus trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and time of travel. The cheapest trip is available from $233 and takes 77h 40m to reach Los Angeles. Compare offers to save money!

How much could I save by comparing buses from Detroit to Los Angeles?

This route is offered by 1 companies with a range of ticket prices between $233 and $318. Thus, we recommend booking your ticket as early as possible to make sure you get the cheapest bus ticket to Los Angeles.

On average, how many connections are available from Detroit to Los Angeles each day?

Every day, the Detroit to Los Angeles bus route is served by approximately 5 connections. With our search, you can compare bus times to find the perfect trip.

How long does a bus journey from Detroit to Los Angeles take?

The fastest bus from Detroit to Los Angeles is offered by Greyhound US and takes 52h 40m. Bus tickets for this connection cost $249. In this context, bear in mind that the journey can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from Detroit to Los Angeles?

The earliest bus arriving in Los Angeles from Detroit starts at 8:35 AM. However, information regarding departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. Simply use our search to find exact times for your planned travel date.

What time is the last bus from Detroit to Los Angeles?

The latest bus trip departing from Detroit for Los Angeles starts at 4:20 PM. Please note that departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. So just use our search to find the exact times for your planned travel date.

Which bus companies operate the Detroit Los Angeles route?

When traveling by bus from Detroit to Los Angeles, passengers can travel with Greyhound US. With our search, you can compare all available bus tickets to book the one that works for you.

Is there a direct bus between Detroit and Los Angeles?

You can check all the direct connections between Detroit and Los Angeles by using our search and looking at the Changes section in our filters. These are some of the companies which offer a direct bus: Greyhound US.

What can I take with me on the Detroit to Los Angeles bus route?

Depending on which provider you travel with, what you're allowed to bring with you can vary. Generally, you can take a suitcase and hand luggage with you on the Detroit Los Angeles bus route free of charge. Simply use our search to find a bus that is best suited to your needs for your planned travel date.

What equipment is available for the Detroit Los Angeles bus route?

The equipment on board differs depending on the provider. However, many long-distance buses have WiFi so you can tell your friends your exact location during the journey. To make traveling even more pleasant, air conditioning systems provide ventilation. It is best to use our search to get precise information about the equipment of the bus from Detroit to Los Angeles on your planned travel date.

Available seat classes which are offered on the bus route Detroit to Los Angeles

Economy

The cheapest option available for your ticket, it usually comes with reclinable seats and AC.

More bus routes to Detroit and to Los Angeles

Here’s an overview of the most popular bus routes to Detroit and to Los Angeles. Simply click on the connection of your choice, and you will find all the details about your bus route!