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How to get fromCharlotte to Los Angeles Airport (LAX)by plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Charlotte to Los Angeles Airport (LAX) by plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), or car

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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
    6h 23m
    $142–422

  2. Fly to Long Beach Airport

    1. Fly from Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) to Long Beach Airport (LGB)plane plane CLT - LGB
    10h 18m
    $147–610

  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 11h
    $403–792

  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 19h
    $845–1,813

  5. Drive 2,413.5 mi

    1. Drive from Charlotte to Los Angeles Airport (LAX)car car 2,413.5 mi
    38h 35m
    $441–637

Charlotte to Los Angeles Airport (LAX) by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration2d 11hAverage Duration
Ticket$403Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,128.1 mi
  • Duration: 6h 23m

What companies run services between Charlotte, NC, USA and Los Angeles Airport (LAX), 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 LAX Tom Bradley International Terminal via Atlanta Bus Station, St Louis Bus Station, and Los Angeles Union Station in around 2d 11h.

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