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How to get fromLos Angeles to Red River Gorgeby plane, car, bus, or train

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There are 6 ways to get from Los Angeles to Red River Gorge by plane, car, bus, or train

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  1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport, drive

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    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Blue Grass Airport (LEX)plane plane LAX - LEX
    2. Drive from Lexington-Airport-LEX to Red River Gorgecar car
    9h 27m
    $331–1,332

  2. Bus, drive

    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 Indianapolis Union Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Lexington Bus Stopbus bus
    4. Drive from Lexington Bus Stop to Red River Gorgecar car
    2d 3h

  3. Train, bus, drive

    1. Take the train from Los Angeles to Galesburg Amtrak Stationtrain train
    2. Take the bus from Galesburg to Indianapolisbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Lexington Bus Stopbus bus
    4. Drive from Lexington Bus Stop to Red River Gorgecar car
    2d 4h

  4. Drive 2,202.8 mi

    1. Drive from Los Angeles to Red River Gorgecar car 2,202.8 mi
    35h 21m
    $402–581

  5. Fly from Burbank Bob Hope Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR) to Blue Grass Airport (LEX)plane plane BUR - LEX
    2. Drive from Lexington-Airport-LEX to Red River Gorgecar car
    9h 36m
    $360–1,428

  6. Train, bus, drive via Bloomington

    1. Take the train from Los Angeles to Bloomington-Normaltrain train
    2. Take the bus from Bloomington to Indianapolisbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Lexington Bus Stopbus bus
    4. Drive from Lexington Bus Stop to Red River Gorgecar car
    2d 21h

Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Blue Grass Airport (LEX) flights

Calendar62Weekly Planes
Duration7h 51mAverage Duration
Ticket$314Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,986.4 mi
  • Duration: 9h 27m

What companies run services between Los Angeles, CA, USA and Red River Gorge, KY, USA?

There is no direct connection from Los Angeles to Red River Gorge. However, you can take the bus to LAX Tom Bradley International Terminal, walk to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) airport, fly to Blue Grass Airport (LEX), then drive to Red River Gorge. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Red River Gorge via St Louis Bus Station, Indianapolis Union Station, and Lexington Bus Stop in around 2d 3h.

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