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How to get fromLouisville to Los Angelesby plane, bus (Greyhound), bus, train, or car

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There are 9 ways to get from Louisville to Los Angeles by plane, bus (Greyhound), bus, train, or car

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  1. Fly Louisville International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Louisville International Airport (SDF) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane SDF - LAX
    8h 31m
    $369–866

  2. Bus to Indianapolis, fly to Los Angeles International Airport

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Louisville Bus Station to Indianapolis Union Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Indianapolis (IND) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane IND - LAX
    9h 31m
    $170–515

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Louisville, KY to Evansville, INbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Evansville Bus Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus
    46h 25m
    $364–701

  4. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Louisville Bus Station to Indianapolis Union Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Galesburgbus bus
    3. Take the train from Galesburg Amtrak Station to Los Angelestrain train
    2d 1h
    $713–1,524

  5. Drive 2,073.2 mi

    1. Drive from Louisville to Los Angelescar car 2,073.2 mi
    32h 46m
    $379–547

  6. Fly Louisville International Airport to Burbank Bob Hope Airport

    1. Fly from Louisville International Airport (SDF) to Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR)plane plane SDF - BUR
    9h 10m
    $228–913

  7. Fly Louisville International Airport to Long Beach Airport

    1. Fly from Louisville International Airport (SDF) to Long Beach Airport (LGB)plane plane SDF - LGB
    9h 58m
    $198–809

  8. Bus to Covington, fly to Los Angeles International Airport

    1. Take the bus from Louisville, KY Bus Station to Cincinnati - Downtownbus bus
    2. Fly from Covington (CVG) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane CVG - LAX
    9h 4m
    $229–758

  9. Bus, train via St. Louis

    1. Take the bus from Louisville, KY to Evansville, INbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Evansville Bus Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the train from St. Louis to Los Angelestrain train
    2d 19h
    $814–1,701

Louisville to Los Angeles by bus

Calendar14Weekly Buses
Duration46h 25mAverage Duration
Ticket$364Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,859.7 mi
  • Duration: 8h 31m

What companies run services between Louisville, KY, USA and Los Angeles, CA, USA?

Southwest Airlines, American Airlines, and United Airlines fly from Louisville International Airport (SDF) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) every 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Louisville, KY to Los Angeles Union Station via Evansville Bus Station and St Louis Bus Station in around 46h 25m.

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