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: 45-60 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

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.

What time are the first and last buses?

Please visit our Service Information page for up-to-date information on the first and last bus times.

I bought the ticket but it’s for someone else. It has my name on it, is this ok?

You're all set! Simply show your voucher(s) to any member of on-street staff who will scan the QR code and hand over your yellow Big Bus Tour tickets. Don't lose them, they're like gold (cash) and cannot be replaced.

How long does the tour take?

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

Where does the tour end?

You can hop-on and off at any of our stops (unless it’s a panoramic ‘non-stop’ tour). Download the Big Bus Tours app to discover all of our routes, stops and nearby landmarks & attractions.

How can I find the stop nearest to me?

Download the Big Bus Tours app and you’ll be able find your nearest stop and better still, check to see if a bus is heading your way thanks to real-time bus tracking. Don’t forget you’ll need to enable location services and data on your mobile device (please speak with your mobile / cell provider regarding data roaming costs).

A Taste of Route 66

Routes

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