A Taste of Route 66

Celebrate 100 years of Route 66 with this special ticket that lets you explore both Chicago and Los Angeles. Enjoy 3 hours of hop-on, hop-off sightseeing in each city and follow the Mother Road from its starting point to the Pacific, all with one ticket.

Accessing your ticket: Once you've purchased your ticket, open the Big Bus Tours app, tap 'Add Booking' and enter your booking reference. On the day, open your bus ticket and press 'Activate'. Your ticket countdown starts – just show your activated ticket to the driver to board.

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Celebrating 100 Years of Route 66

2026 marks 100 years of Route 66, one of America’s original highways. Known as the “Mother Road,” it originally connected Chicago to Los Angeles across eight states. This special anniversary ticket celebrates the milestone by connecting you with both ends of the route, giving you the freedom to explore Chicago and Los Angeles with one single ticket.

Routes

Hollywood Loop (Red Loop)

See LA’s highlights on our Red Loop.
- Operates 10:00am - 4:30pm
- Frequency: 30–45 mins
See full timetable
Beach Loop (Blue Loop)

Hop on our shuttle to Santa Monica for sun, surf, sand and shopping.
- Operates 10:30am-3:15pm
- Frequency: 5/6 a day
See full timetable

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FAQs

Do I need to choose a date for my tour?

Yes – when you book, you will need to select the date you’d like to hop on the bus. If you’re touring with us for more than one day, your ticket must be used across consecutive days, and the date you select at the time of booking should be the first day of your tour. Some tours also require you to select a time of travel to secure your seat. If your ticket has extra inclusions, you may also need to book dates and times for these inclusions after your purchase is complete via our Booking Portal. For more information, please see the instructions in your booking confirmation email.

Where can I buy a ticket for the tour?

You can purchase tickets either on this website, from an on-street Big Bus Tours staff member, on the bus, from a trusted retailer such as your hotel concierge, or at one of our key sales points.

How long does the tour take?

Please visit our Service Information page for up-to-date information on the duration of our tours.

What time do tours start and how often do buses run?

Please visit our Service Information page for up-to-date information on tour start times and frequency.

Where can I start the tour?

You can join the tour from any stop. To find the closest stop to you, please visit our Find A Bus Stop page.

Tell me about Big Bus Tours Los Angeles

Hop on board with Big Bus Tours Los Angeles to discover the City of Angels from an open-top double-decker bus! You're free to hop on and off at any stop to explore LA in more detail, rejoining the tour when you're ready.
Big Bus Tours Los Angeles offers two different tour routes: The Hollywood Loop (Red Route) and the Beach Loop (Blue Route). Tickets are available for 1-day or 2-day hop-on, hop-off sightseeing.

A Taste of Route 66

Routes

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