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How to get fromLos Angeles Airport (LAX) to Charlotteby plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, bus, or train

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

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  1. Fly to Charlotte Douglas International Airport

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    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT)plane plane LAX - CLT
    5h 29m
    $143–421

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Atlanta Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Charlotte Bus Stationbus bus
    2d 11h
    $403–793

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Los Angeles to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminaltrain train Sunset Limited
    2. Take the train from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal to Charlotte Amtrak Stationtrain train Crescent
    2d 19h
    $838–1,813

  4. Drive 2,408.2 mi

    1. Drive from Los Angeles Airport (LAX) to Charlottecar car 2,408.2 mi
    38h 49m
    $440–635

  5. Fly to Greenville–Spartanburg International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Greenville–Spartanburg International Airport (GSP)plane plane LAX - GSP
    2. Take the bus from Servicios Zapata - Spartanburg to Charlottebus bus
    8h 32m
    $275–1,043

  6. Fly to Raleigh-Durham International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU)plane plane LAX - RDU
    2. Take the train from Durham Amtrak Station to Charlotte Amtrak Stationtrain train
    10h 6m
    $236–627

  7. Fly to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL)plane plane LAX - ATL
    2. Take the bus from Atlanta Downtown to Charlotte Bus Stationbus bus
    9h 49m
    $247–467

Los Angeles Airport (LAX) to Charlotte by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration2d 11hAverage Duration
Ticket$403Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,127.9 mi
  • Duration: 5h 29m

What companies run services between Los Angeles Airport (LAX), USA and Charlotte, NC, USA?

American Airlines and Southwest Airlines fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from LAX Tom Bradley International Terminal to Charlotte Bus Station via Los Angeles Union Station, St Louis Bus Station, and Atlanta Bus Station in around 2d 11h.

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