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How to get fromCharlotte Airport (CLT) to Los Angelesby plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, or train

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There are 9 ways to get from Charlotte Airport (CLT) to Los Angeles by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, or train

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  1. Fly to Los Angeles International Airport

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    1. Fly from Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane CLT - LAX
    5h 49m
    $147–431

  2. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Charlotte Amtrak Station to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminaltrain train Crescent
    2. Take the train from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal to Los Angelestrain train Sunset Limited
    2d 20h
    $845–1,855

  3. Bus (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from Charlotte Bus Station to Philadelphia Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus
    3d 5h
    $493–975

  4. Drive 2,394.6 mi

    1. Drive from Charlotte Airport (CLT) to Los Angelescar car 2,394.6 mi
    38h 6m
    $437–632

  5. Fly to Ontario International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) to Ontario International Airport (ONT)plane plane CLT - ONT
    2. Take the train from Rancho Cucamonga to L.A. Union Stationtrain train
    7h 47m
    $214–589

  6. Fly to Burbank Bob Hope Airport

    1. Fly from Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) to Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR)plane plane CLT - BUR
    8h 20m
    $252–1,004

  7. Fly to Long Beach Airport

    1. Fly from Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) to Long Beach Airport (LGB)plane plane CLT - LGB
    9h 7m
    $148–581

  8. Fly to John Wayne Airport Orange County

    1. Fly from Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) to John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA)plane plane CLT - SNA
    9h 14m
    $261–724

  9. Fly to San Diego International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane CLT - SAN
    2. Take the train from San Diego to Los Angelestrain train
    9h 14m
    $252–967

Charlotte Airport (CLT) to Los Angeles by bus, tram, foot, and train (Amtrak)

Calendar3Weekly Services
Duration2d 20hAverage Duration
Ticket$845Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,135.4 mi
  • Duration: 5h 49m

What companies run services between Charlotte Airport (CLT), USA and Los Angeles, CA, USA?

American Airlines and Southwest Airlines fly from Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Charlotte Douglas Airport to Los Angeles via Transit Center- Bay V, CTC Station, Parkwood Station, Charlotte Amtrak Station, and New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal in around 2d 20h.

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