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

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There are 9 ways to get from Charlotte, NC to Los Angeles by plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), 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
    8h 5m
    $183–441

  2. Fly to Long Beach Airport

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    1. Fly from Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) to Long Beach Airport (LGB)plane plane CLT - LGB
    11h 23m
    $132–504

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Charlotte Bus Station to Atlanta Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus
    2d 12h
    $412–797

  4. 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
    $855–1,955

  5. Drive 2,397.1 mi

    1. Drive from Charlotte, NC to Los Angelescar car 2,397.1 mi
    38h 5m
    $438–632

  6. 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
    10h 4m
    $206–672

  7. Fly to Burbank Bob Hope Airport

    1. Fly from Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) to Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR)plane plane CLT - BUR
    10h 37m
    $262–1,018

  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
    11h 30m
    $278–1,129

  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
    11h 30m
    $268–998

Charlotte, NC to Los Angeles by foot and bus

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration2d 12hAverage Duration
Ticket$412Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,147.3 mi
  • Duration: 8h 5m

What companies run services between Charlotte, NC, 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 vehicle from Charlotte, NC to Los Angeles Union Station via Tuckaseegee Rd & Hazel St, Trade St & Graham St, Charlotte Bus Station, Atlanta Bus Station, and St Louis Bus Station in around 2d 12h.

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