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

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There are 8 ways to get from Clearwater to Los Angeles by plane, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), bus, train, or car

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  1. Fly to Los Angeles International Airport

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    1. Fly from Tampa (TPA) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane TPA - LAX
    9h 34m
    $122–458

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Tampa Bus Station to Atlanta Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Dallas Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Dallas Bus Station to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus
    2d 15h
    $495–765

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Tampa Bus Station to Tallahasseebus bus
    2. Take the bus from Tallahassee to Mobile Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Mobile Bus Station to New Orleans Bus Stationbus bus
    4. Take the train from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal to Los Angelestrain train
    2d 18h
    $1,212–1,890

  4. Drive  2,451.2 mi

    1. Drive from Clearwater to Los Angelescar car 2,451.2 mi
    40h 31m
    $434–626

  5. Fly to Burbank Bob Hope Airport

    1. Fly from Tampa (TPA) to Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR)plane plane TPA - BUR
    11h 31m
    $247–607

  6. Fly to Long Beach Airport

    1. Fly from Tampa (TPA) to Long Beach Airport (LGB)plane plane TPA - LGB
    12h 54m
    $161–661

  7. Fly to San Diego International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Tampa (TPA) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane TPA - SAN
    2. Take the train from San Diego to Los Angelestrain train
    12h 57m
    $207–720

  8. Drive, train (Amtrak)

    1. Drive from Clearwater to Lakeland Amtrak Stationcar car
    2. Take the train from Lakeland Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Los Angelestrain train
    3d 13h
    $2,160–3,414

Clearwater to Los Angeles by bus

Calendar10Weekly Buses
Duration2d 15hAverage Duration
Ticket$495Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,196.2 mi
  • Duration: 9h 34m

What companies run services between Clearwater, FL, USA and Los Angeles, CA, USA?

Delta, United Airlines, and Southwest Airlines fly from Tampa (TPA) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Park St Terminal - Platform - B to Los Angeles Union Station via Psta 34Th St Layby - Platform - D, Marion Transit Parking Lot, Tampa Bus Station, Atlanta Bus Station, and Dallas Bus Station in around 2d 15h.

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