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How to get fromLos Angeles to Crystal Riverby plane, shuttle, taxi, bus, train, or car

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There are 8 ways to get from Los Angeles to Crystal River by plane, shuttle, taxi, bus, train, or car

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  1. Fly Los Angeles International Airport to Tampa, shuttle, taxi

    best
    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Tampa (TPA)plane plane LAX - TPA
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Tampa International Airport - Red Terminal to Brooksville Wawashuttle bus
    3. Take the taxi from Brooksville Wawa to Crystal Rivertaxi taxi
    8h 42m
    $253–643

  2. Fly Los Angeles International Airport to Gainesville Regional Airport, bus, taxi

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Gainesville Regional Airport (GNV)plane plane LAX - GNV
    2. Take the bus from University of Florida - 1956 Gale Lemerand Dr to Ocala, FLbus bus
    3. Take the taxi from Ocala, FL to Crystal Rivertaxi taxi
    11h 47m
    $251–721

  3. Bus, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Ft Worth Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Ft Worth Bus Station to Houston Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Houston - Harrisburg Blvd to Ocalabus bus
    4. Take the taxi from Ocala to Crystal Rivertaxi taxi
    2d 5h
    $522–746

  4. Train, bus, taxi

    1. Take the train from Los Angeles to Houstontrain train
    2. Take the bus from Houston - Harrisburg Blvd to Ocalabus bus
    3. Take the taxi from Ocala to Crystal Rivertaxi taxi
    2d 5h
    $664–1,279

  5. Drive  2,381.1 mi

    1. Drive from Los Angeles to Crystal Rivercar car 2,381.1 mi
    38h 57m
    $435–628

  6. Fly Los Angeles International Airport to Orlando, shuttle, taxi

    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Orlando (MCO)plane plane LAX - MCO
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Orlando Airport to Sleep Innshuttle bus
    3. Take the taxi from Sleep Inn to Crystal Rivertaxi taxi
    9h 16m
    $308–973

  7. Fly Burbank Bob Hope Airport to Tampa, shuttle, taxi

    1. Fly from Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR) to Tampa (TPA)plane plane BUR - TPA
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Tampa International Airport - Red Terminal to Brooksville Wawashuttle bus
    3. Take the taxi from Brooksville Wawa to Crystal Rivertaxi taxi
    10h 20m
    $382–789

  8. Train to San Diego International Airport, fly to Tampa, shuttle, taxi

    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
    3. Take a shuttle bus from Tampa International Airport - Red Terminal to Brooksville Wawashuttle bus
    4. Take the taxi from Brooksville Wawa to Crystal Rivertaxi taxi
    11h 22m
    $285–802

Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Tampa (TPA) flights

Calendar76Weekly Planes
Duration6h 1mAverage Duration
Ticket$137Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,260 mi
  • Duration: 8h 42m

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

There is no direct connection from Los Angeles to Crystal River. However, you can take the bus to LAX Tom Bradley International Terminal, walk to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) airport, fly to Tampa (TPA), walk to Tampa International Airport - Red Terminal, take the shuttle to Brooksville Wawa, then take the taxi to Crystal River. Alternatively, you can take the bus to Ft Worth Bus Station, take the bus to Houston Bus Station, walk to Houston - Harrisburg Blvd, take the bus to Ocala, then take the taxi to Crystal River.

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