Coach / Bus Tours & Trips in Western USA
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10 best coach / bus Western USA tours
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Western USA unfolds by coach from Santa Barbara's Spanish mission to San Francisco's Alcatraz views. Air-conditioned transport leads to Yosemite's El Capitan and along the scenic 17-mile coastal drive.
Duration 7 days Destinations Los Angeles, Santa Barbara, Carmel, San Francisco, Modesto, Yosemite National Park, Las Vegas, Grand Canyon National Park, Page, Bryce Canyon National ParkSee all destinations Age Range up to 99 year olds Operator Bamba Travel From
- US$1,970
Road Trippin’ American West
1 Review by TourRadar travelers“This was a literally life changing experience for me. This trip really opened my eyes to the world.”
Stephanie, traveled in August
A private vehicle winds through Western USA's diverse terrain. The route encompasses Joshua Tree's desert landscape, Zion's canyons, and Monument Valley's red rocks, with scenic drives along Route 66 and desert highways.
Duration 9 days Destinations Los Angeles, Palm Springs, Joshua Tree National Park, Zion National Park, Bryce Canyon National Park, Antelope Canyon, Monument Valley, Grand Canyon National Park, Las Vegas Age Range 12 to 90 year olds Operator G Adventures From $3,349
15% Off- US$2,847You save $502
LA to the Bay (11 Days) (11 destinations)
17 Reviews by TourRadar travelers“The trip ran so smoothly with how it was planned out each and every day. Emily had great knowledge of each place we visited.”
Mathewking, traveled in October
Roll from Hollywood Boulevard to Fisherman's Wharf by coach. The route showcases Santa Monica's coastal vibes, Grand Canyon's UNESCO trails, Vegas' Fremont Street, and Yosemite's Half Dome with expert navigation through California, Arizona, and Nevada.
Duration 11 days Destinations Los Angeles, San Diego, Phoenix, Sedona, Grand Canyon National Park, Seligman, Las Vegas, Bass Lake, Yosemite National Park, San Francisco Age Range 18 to 35 year olds Operator Contiki From $3,135
15% Off- US$2,665You save $470
Roll through California's scenic coast, from Hollywood Boulevard to Monterey's historic Cannery Row. The comfortable rides showcase Death Valley's dramatic landscapes and San Francisco's famous streets, with evening transfers to entertainment districts.
Duration 12 days Destinations Los Angeles, Las Vegas, Flagstaff, Death Valley National Park, Bakersfield, Sequoia National Park, Fresno, Yosemite National Park, San Francisco, MontereySee all destinations Age Range up to 85 year olds Operator Europamundo From
15% Off- US$2,472
Your coach adventure spans from 17 Mile Drive to Zion National Park. Bilingual guides lead groups of 11-30 travelers, with strategic stops at premium outlets and scenic viewpoints.
Duration 7 days Destinations Los Angeles, Santa Barbara, Carmel, San Francisco, Modesto, Yosemite National Park, Las Vegas, Grand Canyon National Park, Bryce Canyon National Park, Zion National Park Age Range 3 to 95 year olds Operated in English, Spanish Operator Receptivo Aborigen Tours From
15% Off- US$2,179
Grand Alaskan Adventure
72 Reviews by TourRadar travelers“The experience was fantastic from start to finish. Highly recommend this tour!”
Caylene, traveled in July
The deluxe motorcoach rolls from Anchorage through Thompson Pass and historic Denali Highway. Professional drivers navigate while guides share stories about landmarks, including North America's highest peak at Denali National Park.
Duration 7 days Destinations Anchorage, Talkeetna, Denali National Park, Valdez, Whittier, Prince William Sound Age Range up to 99 year olds Operator Cosmos From
15% Off- US$2,399
Exploring America's National Parks
349 Reviews by TourRadar travelers“Excellent. I have had the most amazing trip with Cosmos and all the fellow passengers.”
Julie, traveled in October
Deluxe coaches with Wi-Fi transport guests from Las Vegas through Yellowstone and Zion. Expert drivers navigate scenic routes with regular stops at historic sites and viewpoints, providing professional commentary about regional history and geology.
Duration 15 days Destinations Las Vegas, Williams, Grand Canyon National Park, Monument Valley, Kayenta, Moab, Arches National Park, Grand Junction, Colorado National Monument, Mount Rushmore National MemorialSee all destinations Age Range up to 99 year olds Operator Cosmos From $3,569
4% Off- US$3,419You save $150
Best of the West (12 Days)
4 Reviews by TourRadar travelers“This was a fast but nice tour and it was perfect for a Solo Travler.”
Hear, traveled in October
Luxury transport flows from Palm Springs through Mojave Desert to Las Vegas's Golden Nugget. The route includes Historic Route 66 towns Seligman and Kingman before reaching Yosemite's El Capitan. Wi-Fi equipped comfort throughout journey.
Duration 12 days Destinations Los Angeles, Anaheim, Santa Monica, Palm Springs, Phoenix, Sedona, Flagstaff, Grand Canyon National Park, Seligman, KingmanSee all destinations Age Range up to 80 year olds Operator Costsaver From $2,625
10% Off- US$2,363You save $262
Magnificent West - 7 Days
9 Reviews by TourRadar travelers“The tours of Monument Valley and Antelope Canyon were nothing less than SPECTACULAR.”
Judy, traveled in November
Western USA unfolds aboard air-conditioned coaches. The route stretches from San Francisco's Pier 39 through Yosemite's wilderness to Monument Valley's sandstone towers, featuring regular stops and comfortable accommodations at Harrah's Las Vegas.
Duration 7 days Destinations San Francisco, Modesto, Yosemite National Park, Las Vegas, Sedona, Monument Valley, Grand Canyon National Park, Valley of Fire State Park Age Range up to 99 year olds Operated in English, German, Italian, Portuguese, French, Spanish, Chinese Operator Amadeo From
10% Off- US$1,405
Gold Experience – 6 Days
9 Reviews by TourRadar travelers“Impressing landscapes! Well taktet and planed.”
Susanne, traveled in August
Western USA's highlights unfold by coach: San Francisco's Golden Gate Bridge, Yosemite's El Capitan, and Las Vegas Strip. Professional guides showcase Bryce Canyon's rock formations and Zion Park's Virgin River trails.
Duration 6 days Destinations San Francisco, Modesto, Yosemite National Park, Las Vegas, Grand Canyon National Park, Page, Bryce Canyon National Park, Zion National Park Age Range up to 99 year olds Operated in English, German, Italian, Portuguese, French, Spanish, Chinese Operator Amadeo From
10% Off- US$1,335
What people love about Coach / Bus Tours in Western USA
TL;DR: Probably one of the - if not THE - best 2 weeks of my life. I couldn't have imagined it any better. If you want to travel the US and want a superb mix between astonishing nature, amazing beaches and not any less astonishing cities, this tour is for you. (This turned out to be more of a book than a review) I have to admit, before the tour started, I was kinda worried "what if I don't make friends with anyone?". I never really was an extrovert. Not an introvert either, I love talking with people I like and I am not shy either, I just usually take a while to get friends with people. But holy macarel, I probably made more and better friends in 2 weeks on this trip than I have in the last 2-3 years of my life. And to an extent, that's logical. As our trip manager James said in the beginning of the trip, we are all there for the same reason, we all spend 2 grand + (including the tickets to get to the US) for this trip and are just out to meet new people and have a great time. And boi, did I have that. Out of the ~50 people on this trip there is no one I wouldn't be stoked about meeting again. And sure enough I already have set up a meeting in just shy of two months in London with a couple of them. Back to the trip itself. It all started out in LA, where we stayed in the Kawada Hotel. And I gotta say, the Kawada Hotel was okay, but James did not lie when he said it only goes upwards from there. On the first evening upon arrival (I arrived the evening before the trip started) I met up with one guy of the trip that arrived at the airport around the same time as me and also wasn't going to make it to the kickstart meeting (an optional meeting the day before to get to know the tour guide and nail down some of the most basic stuff). He actually went on to become one of my "best buddies" along the trip (greetings to Emilliano). We were starving after our flights from Europe, so after checking into the Kawada Hotel, we went "Downtown" in LA, which was a pretty scary experience, at 7pm (after sunset). The Kawada Hotel seems to be located in what is not necessarily the high-life of LA, so everything looked kinda broken down and there were lot's of homeless people everywhere. It still was a cool experience, in a way, after it was over, but still, I would recommend firing up Google Maps and maybe taking an Uber. The actual location of the Hotel was good though. Alright, after we had a beer or two and something to eat, we got some sleep and the next day arose. We meet in the Hotel Lobby with the Trip Manager and the Bus Driver (Markus) and the people of the trip, and luckily there were no introductory games of any sorts :D We headed out Venice Beach and Santa Monica Pier, which were kinda disappointing, as they felt rather dead. The sun didn't really come out that day, at least not in the hours we were there, but it was still really cool and a nice way to get to know all the people and ask for their names for the 4th time. After that we checked into the hotel, and headed out to the Walk of Fame, where everyone was allowed to do whatever they liked. Generally, on this trip it was a really nice mix between being guided but also having enough time to spend on your own. After the Walk Of Fame, I had a small incident with a certain plant that happened to be legal in California, so I sadly missed out on the evening and had to take the Amtrak to San Diego the next day - whoopsie. So yeah, I guess, don't do that, at least not after a couple of beers and still jet-lagged. In San Diego we stayed in the Days Inn, which was amazing, the weather was brilliant and on the second day we just had the day to ourselves. We head to the beach, enjoyed the waves and had the best sandwiches I ever had (Miss B's Coconut Club), and then head to Pacific Beach where we met up with all the people (before we were just in a small group of 5-6 or so). After a beautiful sunset, we were given the option between pizza at the pool and party at the beach. Next day, wheels rollin' for Phoenix. By the way, just gonna throw this in here. Even the bus driver was amazing. So if you book this trip, and your trip manager is called James, and your bus driver Markus, you got the jackpot. Just the right mix between casual, professional and just a good buddy. You really can feel they just want you to have a great time, and even the long trips between destinations are never wasted. You always stop at something interesting, like a big Wal-Mart (probably less so exciting for US people), Seligman (Route 66) or in Sedona. Alright, arriving in Phoenix, we have a couple of hours for ourselves, and then just head out together into an included dinner, which was really cool, as it transitioned into the nightlife scene, which Phoenix is very well known for. And it did deliver. Some poor folks however have signed up for the Hot Air Balloon on the next day, which picked up the participants at 5am.. Luckily I forgot to sign up for it, but apparently it was amazing anyway. Sadly, that was all we got to see from Phoenix, which seems to be a very beautiful and interesting city - oh, and make sure to check out In n Out Burgers. We went there just after we arrived, and it was really a cool atmosphere and no comparison to McDonalds and BurgerKing. Those only exist on the West Coast (I have been told). Next stop: Grand Canyon. And boi, those people saying the scale doesn't come across in pictures were totally right. I probably had the best day on the whole trip on my second Grand Canyon day. The first night, we just went to a basic viewing point and 2 buddies and me went to see the moon rise, by accident, which actually turned out to be amazing. But yeah, on the second day, we had a helicopter ride over the grand canyon, and if you have the option on your trip, choose the 45min one over the 25min one. I took the longer one and it felt like 5 minutes of sheer awesomeness. After that, we had the day to ourselves and just took a bike ride along the rim, which turned out to be the perfect mix between getting around but also not dying in the sun. Make sure to pack some water! There are some spots along the track though where you can refill your bottles for free, though. In the evening, we all go together to watch the sunset over the rim, brought some snacks and drinks and had an amazing evening, followed up by some room parties that may have gotten slightly out of hand (shoutout @Bevan). Next Stop: Vegas! After watching "Hangover" on our way to Vegas, we finally arrive in Sin City! And I gotta say, I was super impressed. I was imagining vegas to be probably over-hyped and dirty or something, but it was just incredible. I don't want to tell too much here, but Vegas really is something special and I came away impressed. After two tiring days of Vegas, we head to Bass Lake / Yosemite (which apparently is pronounced djosemiti with stress on the "e"). We had super cool lodges there with an oven, two stories and awesome view on the lake, on which we had a boat tour at the second evening. On the first evening though we had an included pizza party with drinks around a campfire, which was not any less cool! On day 2 we also head out to the actual Yosemite national park, where the scenery was just mindblowing. Our last stop of the trip then was San Francisco, where I and also most of the other people booked an extra night to see the city (the tour actually is two merged tours, LA to the Bay and Wild Western (I think). So the Wild Western people had it included in their trip already, but not the LA to the Bay ones. James was super cool with it though and we basically continued as one group, we just had to book our hotel on our own if we were from the LA to the Bay). There we went to Pier 39 and took a catermaran cruise below the Golden Gate Bridge. After an included chinatown dinner, it sadly was time to say farewell. I am certain though to meet a lot of those amazing people again, so I got reasons to travel to Australia, the UK and New Zealand now :) So yeah, I hope you liked this "short summary" of the trip. If you are thinking whether you should do it, DO IT. #noregrets
LA to the Bay (11 Days) (11 destinations)
- Exploring America's National Parks
Many places covered well... And the tour director had good knowledge of the places we visited
Amazing way to grab a glimpse of Alaska
Grand Alaskan Adventure
What our customers ask about Coach / Bus Tours & Trips in Western USA
What is the typical daily schedule like on a coach tour in Western USA?
Western USA coach tours generally begin between 7-8am after breakfast at your hotel. A typical day at Yellowstone National Park includes 4-6 hours visiting key sites such as Old Faithful and Yellowstone Canyon with stops for photos and walks. Lunch breaks happen at designated spots like the historic Billings Depot in Montana. According to TourRadar travelers "The timing arrangements were quite tight but we saw amazing things. We were usually on the road by 7am and reached our hotels around 6-8pm." Overnight stays occur at established properties like the Luxor in Las Vegas or Yavapai Lodge at Grand Canyon following each day's activities.
What are the key attractions covered on most bus tours in Western USA?
Western USA bus tours focus on signature parks and landmarks across several states. The routes regularly include Yellowstone's Old Faithful and Grand Canyon of Yellowstone Bryce Canyon's distinctive rock formations and Zion's sandstone landscapes. One TourRadar traveler noted "The scenery speaks for itself but our tour guide was so knowledgeable about all the places we visited." Cultural highlights often feature Monument Valley with local Navajo guides Mount Rushmore and urban stops in Las Vegas where accommodations include properties like the LINQ or Luxor. Many itineraries also add Native American cultural experiences and visits to historic western settlements.
How much free time do I have to explore independently on a coach tour in Western USA?
The tours combine structured activities with independent exploration. Las Vegas stops typically allow 1-2 free evenings for experiencing the Strip dining or entertainment. At national parks like Zion or Yellowstone visitors get 2-3 hours to explore trails or visitor centers independently. A TourRadar traveler shared: "Our guide Jacob gave us good amounts of free time while still keeping us on schedule and making sure we saw everything important." During city stays at places like Crystal Inn in Salt Lake City evenings are usually unscheduled for personal activities.
How do bus tours in Western USA accommodate stops for sightseeing and relaxation?
Tours incorporate regular stops every 2-3 hours for breaks photos and exploration. Major attractions like Grand Canyon National Park receive 2-4 hour visits allowing time for hiking photography and education. A TourRadar traveler noted "The tour included plenty of bathroom and snack breaks but the bus rides are long - however you cover 4 wonderful states." Accommodations at centrally located properties like the Strater Hotel in Durango or LINQ Hotel in Las Vegas enable easy access to local sites during free periods. Lunch stops occur at scenic or historic locations like Montana's Billings Depot.
What unique scenic experiences can travelers enjoy from the comfort of a bus tour in Western USA?
The tours traverse notable routes like Rocky Mountain National Park's Trail Ridge Road and Colorado's "Million Dollar Highway." Travelers experience elevation shifts from Death Valley's depths to 12000-foot mountain passes. A TourRadar traveler noted "The views offer dramatic panoramic photo opportunities of Monument Canyon and the entire park width." Visits are scheduled for optimal viewing like Grand Canyon sunsets from Mather Point or Bryce Canyon sunrises. Modern coaches feature large windows and raised seating while guides provide context about passing landscapes geology history and wildlife.
How do bus tours navigate between multiple national parks efficiently?
Tours use experienced drivers who know park entrances and optimal timing to connect destinations like Yosemite Death Valley and Grand Canyon. Early starts help avoid crowds while strategic overnight locations like Goulding's Lodge near Monument Valley reduce travel time. A TourRadar review states: "The logistics were handled perfectly. We managed to see 7 national parks in 10 days which would have been nearly impossible to coordinate on our own. The tour made great use of travel time between destinations."