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How to get fromLos Angeles to Charles Cityby plane, car, bus, taxi, train, or shuttle

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There are 7 ways to get from Los Angeles to Charles City by plane, car, bus, taxi, train, or shuttle

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  1. Fly Los Angeles International Airport to Rochester, drive

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    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Rochester (RST)plane plane LAX - RST
    2. Drive from Rochester-Airport-RST to Charles Citycar car
    8h 25m
    $140–582

  2. Bus, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Las Vegas Bus Terminalbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Las Vegas Bus Terminal to Denver Union Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Denver Union Station to Des Moinesbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Des Moines to Clear Lake Jct.bus bus
    5. Take the taxi from Clear Lake Jct. to Charles Citytaxi taxi
    40h 59m
    $377–675

  3. Train, bus, taxi

    1. Take the train from Los Angeles to Kansas Citytrain train
    2. Take the bus from Kansas City to Clear Lake Jct.bus bus
    3. Take the taxi from Clear Lake Jct. to Charles Citytaxi taxi
    43h 32m
    $752–1,414

  4. Drive 1,802.3 mi

    1. Drive from Los Angeles to Charles Citycar car 1,802.3 mi
    29h 10m
    $329–476

  5. Fly Los Angeles International Airport to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport, bus, taxi

    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP)plane plane LAX - MSP
    2. Take the bus from MSP Airport to Mason Citybus bus
    3. Take the taxi from Mason City to Charles Citytaxi taxi
    9h 54m
    $258–593

  6. Fly Los Angeles International Airport to Des Moines, shuttle, bus, taxi

    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Des Moines (DSM)plane plane LAX - DSM
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Des Moines International Airport, IA to Ames, IA - Iowa State Universityshuttle bus
    3. Take the bus from Ames to Clear Lake Jct.bus bus
    4. Take the taxi from Clear Lake Jct. to Charles Citytaxi taxi
    9h 39m
    $398–1,218

  7. Fly Burbank Bob Hope Airport to Des Moines, shuttle, bus, taxi

    1. Fly from Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR) to Des Moines (DSM)plane plane BUR - DSM
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Des Moines International Airport, IA to Ames, IA - Iowa State Universityshuttle bus
    3. Take the bus from Ames to Clear Lake Jct.bus bus
    4. Take the taxi from Clear Lake Jct. to Charles Citytaxi taxi
    10h 42m
    $407–1,264

Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Rochester (RST) flights

Calendar55Weekly Planes
Duration7h 40mAverage Duration
Ticket$126Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,629.6 mi
  • Duration: 8h 25m

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

There is no direct connection from Los Angeles to Charles City. However, you can take the bus to LAX Tom Bradley International Terminal, walk to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) airport, fly to Rochester (RST), then drive to Charles City. Alternatively, you can take the bus to Las Vegas Bus Terminal, take the bus to Denver Union Station, take the bus to Des Moines, take the bus to Clear Lake Jct., then take the taxi to Charles City.

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