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How to get fromLos Angeles to Clearwaterby plane, train, bus, taxi, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), or car

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

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  1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport

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    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Tampa (TPA)plane plane LAX - TPA
    8h 42m
    $124–459

  2. Train, bus, taxi

    1. Take the train from Los Angeles to Houstontrain train
    2. Take the bus from Houston - Harrisburg Blvd to Ruskinbus bus
    3. Take the taxi from Ruskin to Clearwatertaxi taxi
    2d 7h
    $1,161–1,720

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Dallas Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Dallas Bus Station to Atlanta Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Tampa Bus Stationbus bus
    2d 13h
    $504–760

  4. Drive  2,450.9 mi

    1. Drive from Los Angeles to Clearwatercar car 2,450.9 mi
    40h 30m
    $419–606

  5. Fly from Burbank Bob Hope Airport

    1. Fly from Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR) to Tampa (TPA)plane plane BUR - TPA
    10h 30m
    $253–615

  6. Fly from Long Beach Airport

    1. Fly from Long Beach Airport (LGB) to Tampa (TPA)plane plane LGB - TPA
    11h 46m
    $242–962

  7. 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 Tampa (TPA)plane plane SAN - TPA
    11h 22m
    $194–661

Los Angeles to Clearwater by bus

Calendar10Weekly Buses
Duration2d 13hAverage Duration
Ticket$504Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,195.4 mi
  • Duration: 8h 42m

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

Delta, United Airlines, and Southwest Airlines fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Tampa (TPA) every 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Park St Terminal - Platform - B via Dallas Bus Station, Atlanta Bus Station, Tampa Bus Station, Marion Transit Parking Lot, and Psta 34Th St Complex - Shelter - A in around 2d 13h.

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