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

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

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  1. Fly Portland to Los Angeles International Airport

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    1. Fly from Portland (PWM) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane PWM - LAX
    8h 47m
    $176–694

  2. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Portland, ME to Boston, MA - South Stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from Boston to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Los Angelestrain train
    2d 22h
    $833–2,099

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Portland, ME to Boston, MA - South Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Boston to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus
    3d 1h
    $513–854

  4. Drive  3,034.7 mi

    1. Drive from Portland to Los Angelescar car 3,034.7 mi
    2d 2h
    $554–800

  5. Fly Portland to Burbank Bob Hope Airport

    1. Fly from Portland (PWM) to Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR)plane plane PWM - BUR
    9h 49m
    $255–1,018

  6. Fly Portland to Ontario International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Portland (PWM) to Ontario International Airport (ONT)plane plane PWM - ONT
    2. Take the train from Rancho Cucamonga to L.A. Union Stationtrain train
    10h 41m
    $237–933

  7. Fly Portland to Long Beach Airport

    1. Fly from Portland (PWM) to Long Beach Airport (LGB)plane plane PWM - LGB
    10h 37m
    $206–813

  8. Fly Portland to John Wayne Airport Orange County

    1. Fly from Portland (PWM) to John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA)plane plane PWM - SNA
    12h 18m
    $284–1,129

  9. Bus to Boston Logan Airport, fly to Los Angeles International Airport

    1. Take the bus from Portland, ME to Logan International Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Boston Logan Airport (BOS) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane BOS - LAX
    10h 55m
    $212–542

Maine to Los Angeles by bus and train

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration2d 22hAverage Duration
Ticket$833Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,651.5 mi
  • Duration: 8h 47m

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

Delta, Southwest Airlines, and United Airlines fly from Portland (PWM) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Portland Public Library to Los Angeles Union Station via Portland, ME, Boston, MA - South Station, Boston, Port Authority Bus Terminal, and St Louis Bus Station in around 3d 1h.

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