Denver to Los Angeles by bus
Los Angeles lies 1,336 km (830 mi) south-west of Denver, -1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there.
A coach takes about 24 h 13 min including stops, over roughly 1,630 km (1,013 mi) of road.
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| Denver | Los Angeles | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | United States | United States |
| Population | 729,019 | 3.8 million |
| Elevation | 1,636 m (5,367 ft) | 96 m (315 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-6 (America/Denver) | UTC-7 (America/Los_Angeles) |
| Postal codes | 80201–80299 | 90001–90189 |
Clocks in Los Angeles are 1 h behind Denver right now, so a 24 h 13 min journey lands only 23 h 13 min later by the destination clock.
Where to book buses from Denver to Los Angeles
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Staying in Los Angeles
Our booking partner lists 2,443+ places to stay in Los Angeles (statistics below are from the first 1,000). Of the 724 with a star rating, the largest group is 4-star (393), and 60 are five-star. Across 480 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 8.1 out of 10. Guests have left 529,012 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Los Angeles from Denver?
1,336 km (830 mi) in a straight line, south-west of Denver; by road roughly 1,630 km (1,013 mi).
How long does it take to get from Denver to Los Angeles by bus?
About 24 h 13 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Denver and Los Angeles?
Los Angeles is 1 h behind at the moment (America/Los_Angeles against America/Denver).
Where can I stay in Los Angeles?
Our booking partner lists 2,443+ places to stay in Los Angeles, bookable on this site.
Where these facts come from
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- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 13 September 2026. Hotel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.