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

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There are 7 ways to get from Durham to Los Angeles by bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, train, or plane

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Chico Bus Station to Sacramento Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0500
    2. Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus Greyhound US0810 / ...
    10h 28m
    $90–172

  2. Drive 462.7 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Durham to Los Angelescar car 462.7 mi
    7h 50m
    $85–122

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Chico Amtrak to Los Angelestrain train Coast Starlight
    17h 12m
    $223–447

  4. Train, fly to Los Angeles International Airport

    1. Take the train from Chico Amtrak to Sacramentotrain train
    2. Fly from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane SMF - LAX
    6h 41m
    $179–394

  5. Train, fly to Burbank Bob Hope Airport

    1. Take the train from Chico Amtrak to Sacramentotrain train
    2. Fly from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR)plane plane SMF - BUR
    7h 15m
    $228–751

  6. Train, fly to Long Beach Airport

    1. Take the train from Chico Amtrak to Sacramentotrain train
    2. Fly from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to Long Beach Airport (LGB)plane plane SMF - LGB
    8h 13m
    $88–287

  7. Train, fly to Ontario International Airport

    1. Take the train from Chico Amtrak to Sacramentotrain train
    2. Fly from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to Ontario International Airport (ONT)plane plane SMF - ONT
    3. Take the train from Rancho Cucamonga to L.A. Union Stationtrain train
    8h 34m
    $252–855

Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) flights

Calendar129Weekly Planes
Duration1h 34mAverage Duration
Ticket$39Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 487 mi
  • Duration: 10h 28m

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

You can take a vehicle from Durham to Los Angeles Union Station via Chico Bus Station and Sacramento Bus Station in around 10h 28m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Chico Amtrak to Los Angeles once daily. Tickets cost $200–420 and the journey takes 16h 59m.

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