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

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There are 6 ways to get from Chester to Los Angeles by plane, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), train (Amtrak), or car

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  1. Fly to Los Angeles International Airport

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    1. Fly from Richmond International Airport (RIC) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane RIC - LAX
    6h 57m
    $302–766

  2. Fly to Long Beach Airport

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    1. Fly from Richmond International Airport (RIC) to Long Beach Airport (LGB)plane plane RIC - LGB
    9h 51m
    $171–559

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Colonial Heights 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 17h
    $481–911

  4. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Petersburg Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Los Angelestrain train
    2d 18h
    $1,020–2,135

  5. Drive 2,587.3 mi

    1. Drive from Chester to Los Angelescar car 2,587.3 mi
    41h 24m
    $473–682

  6. Fly to Burbank Bob Hope Airport

    1. Fly from Richmond International Airport (RIC) to Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR)plane plane RIC - BUR
    9h 32m
    $311–1,163

Richmond International Airport (RIC) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) flights

Calendar65Weekly Planes
Duration7h 28mAverage Duration
Ticket$149Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,329.2 mi
  • Duration: 6h 57m

What companies run services between Chester, VA, USA and Los Angeles, CA, USA?

Breeze Airways, Delta, and four other airlines fly from Richmond International Airport (RIC) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Chester to Los Angeles Union Station via Colonial Heights, Atlanta Bus Station, and St Louis Bus Station in around 2d 17h.

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