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How to get fromCharleston to Los Angelesby plane, bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, or train

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There are 7 ways to get from Charleston to Los Angeles by plane, bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, or train

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  1. Fly to Los Angeles International Airport

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    1. Fly from Yeager Airport (CRW) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane CRW - LAX
    8h 23m
    $180–678

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Charleston, WV to Cambridgebus bus
    2. Take the bus from Cambridge, OH to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus
    2d 7h
    $368–748

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Charleston Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Cardinal
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Los Angelestrain train Southwest Chief / ...
    2d 10h
    $870–1,849

  4. Drive 2,318.5 mi

    1. Drive from Charleston to Los Angelescar car 2,318.5 mi
    36h 48m
    $424–612

  5. Fly to Burbank Bob Hope Airport

    1. Fly from Yeager Airport (CRW) to Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR)plane plane CRW - BUR
    10h 54m
    $279–1,125

  6. Fly to Ontario International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Yeager Airport (CRW) to Ontario International Airport (ONT)plane plane CRW - ONT
    2. Take the train from Rancho Cucamonga to L.A. Union Stationtrain train
    10h 28m
    $233–879

  7. Fly to John Wayne Airport Orange County

    1. Fly from Yeager Airport (CRW) to John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA)plane plane CRW - SNA
    11h 41m
    $294–1,136

Charleston to Los Angeles by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration2d 7hAverage Duration
Ticket$368Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,081.8 mi
  • Duration: 8h 23m

What companies run services between Charleston, WV, USA and Los Angeles, CA, USA?

United Airlines, Delta, and American Airlines fly from Yeager Airport (CRW) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Charleston, WV to Los Angeles Union Station via Cambridge, Cambridge, OH, and St Louis Bus Station in around 2d 7h.

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