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

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There are 9 ways to get from Charlotte 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
    7h 19m
    $119–405

  2. 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 10h
    $406–669

  3. 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 18h
    $700–1,640

  4. Drive  2,399.9 mi

    1. Drive from Charlotte to Los Angelescar car 2,399.9 mi
    38h 11m
    $438–633

  5. 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 7m
    $208–862

  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
    9h 22m
    $182–566

  7. Fly to Long Beach Airport

    1. Fly from Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) to Long Beach Airport (LGB)plane plane CLT - LGB
    10h 26m
    $148–608

  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
    10h 40m
    $222–920

  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
    10h 47m
    $154–392

Charlotte to Los Angeles by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration2d 10hAverage Duration
Ticket$406Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,143.1 mi
  • Duration: 7h 19m

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 bus from Charlotte Bus Station to Los Angeles Union Station via Atlanta Bus Station and St Louis Bus Station in around 2d 10h.

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