What is the cheapest way to get from Los Angeles to Pontiac?

The cheapest way to get from Los Angeles to Pontiac is to fly and train which costs $180 - $600 and takes 9h 1m.

What is the fastest way to get from Los Angeles to Pontiac?

The fastest way to get from Los Angeles to Pontiac is to fly and train which takes 9h 1m and costs $180 - $600.

Is there a direct bus between Los Angeles and Pontiac?

No, there is no direct bus from Los Angeles station to Pontiac station. However, there are services departing from Los Angeles Union Station and arriving at Pontiac Amtrak Station via St Louis Bus Station and Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 6h.

Is there a direct train between Los Angeles and Pontiac?

No, there is no direct train from Los Angeles to Pontiac station. However, there are services departing from Los Angeles and arriving at Pontiac Amtrak Station via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 2h.

How far is it from Los Angeles to Pontiac?

The distance between Los Angeles and Pontiac is 2046 miles. The road distance is 2291.6 miles.

How do I travel from Los Angeles to Pontiac without a car?

The best way to get from Los Angeles to Pontiac without a car is to train which takes 2 days 2h and costs $650 - $1,500.

How long does it take to get from Los Angeles to Pontiac?

It takes approximately 9h 1m to get from Los Angeles to Pontiac, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Los Angeles to Pontiac bus from?

Los Angeles to Pontiac bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Los Angeles Union Station.

Where do I catch the Los Angeles to Pontiac train from?

Los Angeles to Pontiac train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Los Angeles station.

Train or bus from Los Angeles to Pontiac?

The best way to get from Los Angeles to Pontiac is to train which takes 2 days 2h and costs $650 - $1,500. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $400 - $750 and takes 2 days 6h.

Where does the Los Angeles to Pontiac bus arrive?

Los Angeles to Pontiac bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at St Louis Bus Station.

What is the time difference between Los Angeles and Pontiac?

Pontiac is 3h ahead of Los Angeles. It is currently 6:57 PM in Los Angeles and 9:57 PM in Pontiac.

Where does the Los Angeles to Pontiac train arrive?

Los Angeles to Pontiac train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.

Can I drive from Los Angeles to Pontiac?

Yes, the driving distance between Los Angeles to Pontiac is 2292 miles. It takes approximately 36h 1m to drive from Los Angeles to Pontiac.

How do I get a train ticket from Los Angeles to Pontiac?

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How do I get a bus ticket from Los Angeles to Pontiac?

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Where can I stay near Pontiac?

There are 265+ hotels available in Pontiac.

Los Angeles to Pontiac - 8 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

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There are 8 ways to get from Los Angeles to Pontiac by plane, train, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus, Amtrak), or car

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Fly from Los Angeles International Airport, train
best
1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Detroit (DTW)plane LAX - DTW
2. Take the train from Dearborn to Pontiac Amtrak Stationtrain
9h 1m
$188–585
Train (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from Los Angeles to Chicago Union Stationtrain Southwest Chief / ...
2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Pontiac Amtrak Stationtrain Wolverine
2d 2h
$684–1,504
Bus
1. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus
2. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to Pontiac Amtrak Stationbus
2d 6h
$403–714
Drive 2,278.3 mi
1. Drive from Los Angeles to Pontiaccar 2,278.3 mi
36h 1m
$416–601
Fly from Burbank Bob Hope Airport, train
1. Fly from Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR) to Detroit (DTW)plane BUR - DTW
2. Take the train from Dearborn to Pontiac Amtrak Stationtrain
10h 41m
$207–831
Fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County, train
1. Fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to Detroit (DTW)plane SNA - DTW
2. Take the train from Dearborn to Pontiac Amtrak Stationtrain
11h 29m
$321–4,141
Fly from Long Beach Airport, train
1. Fly from Long Beach Airport (LGB) to Detroit (DTW)plane LGB - DTW
2. Take the train from Dearborn to Pontiac Amtrak Stationtrain
12h 16m
$326–1,328
Train to San Diego International Airport, fly, train
1. Take the train from Los Angeles to San Diego Old Town Transportation Centertrain
2. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Detroit (DTW)plane SAN - DTW
3. Take the train from Dearborn to Pontiac Amtrak Stationtrain
11h 35m
$243–845

Los Angeles to Pontiac by train (Amtrak)

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Distance: 2,034.5 mi
Duration: 9h 1m

What companies run services between Los Angeles, CA, USA and Pontiac, MI, USA?

You can take a train from Los Angeles to Pontiac Amtrak Station via Chicago Union Station in around 2d 2h. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Pontiac Amtrak Station via St Louis Bus Station, Chicago Bus Station, and Chicago Union Station in around 2d 6h.

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