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How to get fromLos Angeles to Burlingtonby plane, car, train, taxi, or bus

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There are 6 ways to get from Los Angeles to Burlington by plane, car, train, taxi, or bus

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  1. Fly Los Angeles International Airport to The Eastern Iowa Airport, drive

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    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID)plane plane LAX - CID
    2. Drive from Cedar-Rapids-Airport-CID to Burlingtoncar car
    8h 53m
    $145–589

  2. Fly Burbank Bob Hope Airport to The Eastern Iowa Airport, drive

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR) to The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID)plane plane BUR - CID
    2. Drive from Cedar-Rapids-Airport-CID to Burlingtoncar car
    9h 4m
    $144–585

  3. Train, taxi

    1. Take the train from Los Angeles to Galesburg Amtrak Stationtrain train Southwest Chief
    2. Take the taxi from Galesburg Amtrak Station to Burlingtontaxi taxi
    41h 6m
    $760–1,486

  4. Bus, taxi

    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 Springfield SMTD Transfer Centerbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Springfield to Galesburg Amtrak Stationbus bus
    4. Take the taxi from Galesburg Amtrak Station to Burlingtontaxi taxi
    47h 50m
    $447–756

  5. Drive 1,808.2 mi

    1. Drive from Los Angeles to Burlingtoncar car 1,808.2 mi
    29h 57m
    $330–477

  6. Fly Burbank Bob Hope Airport to Quad City International Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR) to Quad City International Airport (MLI)plane plane BUR - MLI
    2. Drive from Moline-Airport-MLI to Burlingtoncar car
    9h 20m
    $150–578

Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) flights

Calendar131Weekly Planes
Duration7h 4mAverage Duration
Ticket$122Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,658.9 mi
  • Duration: 8h 53m

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

There is no direct connection from Los Angeles to Burlington. However, you can take the bus to LAX Tom Bradley International Terminal, walk to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) airport, fly to The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID), then drive to Burlington. Alternatively, you can take the train to Galesburg Amtrak Station then take the taxi to Burlington.

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