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

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

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  1. Fly Los Angeles International Airport to Wilmington International Airport

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    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Wilmington International Airport (ILM)plane plane LAX - ILM
    8h 40m
    $192–730

  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 Myrtle Beach Bus Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Myrtle Beach Bus Station to Wilmington Cape Fear Public Transitbus bus
    2d 17h
    $426–832

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Los Angeles to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminaltrain train
    2. Take the train from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal to Charlotte Amtrak Stationtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Charlotte Bus Station to Wilmington Cape Fear Public Transitbus bus
    3d 1h
    $887–1,872

  4. Drive 2,560.8 mi

    1. Drive from Los Angeles to Wilmingtoncar car 2,560.8 mi
    41h 23m
    $468–676

  5. Train to Ontario International Airport, fly to Wilmington International Airport

    1. Take the train from Los Angeles to Ontario Amtraktrain train
    2. Fly from Ontario International Airport (ONT) to Wilmington International Airport (ILM)plane plane ONT - ILM
    9h 35m
    $217–843

  6. Fly Burbank Bob Hope Airport to Wilmington International Airport

    1. Fly from Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR) to Wilmington International Airport (ILM)plane plane BUR - ILM
    9h 21m
    $201–776

  7. Fly Los Angeles International Airport to Albert J. Ellis Airport, taxi

    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Albert J. Ellis Airport (OAJ)plane plane LAX - OAJ
    2. Take the taxi from Albert J. Ellis Airport (OAJ) to Wilmingtontaxi taxi
    10h 5m
    $298–873

  8. Fly John Wayne Airport Orange County to Wilmington International Airport

    1. Fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to Wilmington International Airport (ILM)plane plane SNA - ILM
    11h 37m
    $216–837

Los Angeles to Wilmington by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration2d 17hAverage Duration
Ticket$426Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,320.6 mi
  • Duration: 8h 40m

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

Delta, American Airlines, and United Airlines fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Wilmington International Airport (ILM) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Market St WB at 12th St via St Louis Bus Station, Atlanta Bus Station, Myrtle Beach Bus Station, and Forden Station in around 2d 17h.

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