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How to get fromBurlington to Los Angelesby car, plane, taxi, train, or bus

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There are 6 ways to get from Burlington to Los Angeles by car, plane, taxi, train, or bus

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  1. Drive to The Eastern Iowa Airport, fly to Los Angeles International Airport

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    1. Drive from Burlington to Cedar-Rapids-Airport-CIDcar car
    2. Fly from The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane CID - LAX
    8h 32m
    $225–738

  2. Drive to Quad City International Airport, fly to Burbank Bob Hope Airport

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    1. Drive from Burlington to Moline-Airport-MLIcar car
    2. Fly from Quad City International Airport (MLI) to Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR)plane plane MLI - BUR
    8h 53m
    $179–729

  3. Taxi, train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the taxi from Burlington to Galesburg Amtrak Stationtaxi taxi
    2. Take the train from Galesburg Amtrak Station to Los Angelestrain train Southwest Chief
    41h 52m
    $759–1,529

  4. Taxi, bus

    1. Take the taxi from Burlington to Galesburg Amtrak Stationtaxi taxi
    2. Take the bus from Galesburg Amtrak Station to Springfieldbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Springfield SMTD Transfer Center to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus
    47h 45m
    $441–761

  5. Drive 1,809.2 mi

    1. Drive from Burlington to Los Angelescar car 1,809.2 mi
    29h 58m
    $331–477

  6. Drive to The Eastern Iowa Airport, fly to Burbank Bob Hope Airport

    1. Drive from Burlington to Cedar-Rapids-Airport-CIDcar car
    2. Fly from The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) to Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR)plane plane CID - BUR
    9h
    $334–1,335

The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) flights

Calendar133Weekly Planes
Duration7h 8mAverage Duration
Ticket$194Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,659.4 mi
  • Duration: 8h 32m

What companies run services between Burlington, IA, USA and Los Angeles, CA, USA?

There is no direct connection from Burlington to Los Angeles. However, you can drive to Cedar-Rapids-Airport-CID airport, fly to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX), walk to LAX Tom Bradley International Terminal, then take the bus to Los Angeles Union Station. Alternatively, you can take the taxi to Galesburg Amtrak Station then take the train to Los Angeles.

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