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

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There are 9 ways to get from Los Angeles to Charlotte by plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, or train

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  1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport

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    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT)plane plane LAX - CLT
    6h 52m
    $121–406

  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 10h
    $411–665

  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 17h
    $713–1,578

  4. Drive  2,394.2 mi

    1. Drive from Los Angeles to Charlottecar car 2,394.2 mi
    38h 24m
    $437–632

  5. Train to Ontario International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Los Angeles to Ontario Amtraktrain train
    2. Fly from Ontario International Airport (ONT) to Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT)plane plane ONT - CLT
    7h 26m
    $225–926

  6. Fly from Burbank Bob Hope Airport

    1. Fly from Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR) to Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT)plane plane BUR - CLT
    9h 11m
    $200–862

  7. Fly from Long Beach Airport

    1. Fly from Long Beach Airport (LGB) to Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT)plane plane LGB - CLT
    10h 37m
    $349–1,009

  8. Fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County

    1. Fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT)plane plane SNA - CLT
    9h 46m
    $223–921

  9. Train to San Diego International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Los Angeles to San Diego Old Town Transportation Centertrain train
    2. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT)plane plane SAN - CLT
    9h 40m
    $155–383

Los Angeles to Charlotte by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration2d 10hAverage Duration
Ticket$411Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,142.4 mi
  • Duration: 6h 52m

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

American Airlines and Southwest Airlines fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) every 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Charlotte Bus Station via St Louis Bus Station and Atlanta Bus Station in around 2d 10h.

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