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

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

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  1. Fly Miami International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport

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    1. Fly from Miami International Airport (MIA) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane MIA - LAX
    7h 33m
    $197–663

  2. Fly Miami International Airport to Long Beach Airport

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    1. Fly from Miami International Airport (MIA) to Long Beach Airport (LGB)plane plane MIA - LGB
    10h 50m
    $136–606

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Miami Airport Station to Atlanta Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Dallas Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Dallas Bus Station to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus
    2d 15h
    $508–790

  4. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Miami Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Los Angelestrain train
    3d 19h
    $2,330–3,633

  5. Drive  2,683 mi

    1. Drive from Miami to Los Angelescar car 2,683 mi
    43h 50m
    $490–708

  6. Fly Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport

    1. Fly from Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport (FLL) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane FLL - LAX
    8h 14m
    $350–1,018

  7. Fly Miami International Airport to Burbank Bob Hope Airport

    1. Fly from Miami International Airport (MIA) to Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR)plane plane MIA - BUR
    9h 42m
    $162–702

  8. Fly Miami International Airport to Ontario International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Miami International Airport (MIA) to Ontario International Airport (ONT)plane plane MIA - ONT
    2. Take the train from Rancho Cucamonga to L.A. Union Stationtrain train
    11h 8m
    $140–564

  9. Fly Miami International Airport to San Diego International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Miami International Airport (MIA) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane MIA - SAN
    2. Take the train from San Diego to Los Angelestrain train
    10h 55m
    $202–555

Miami to Los Angeles by bus

Calendar14Weekly Buses
Duration2d 15hAverage Duration
Ticket$508Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,354.9 mi
  • Duration: 7h 33m

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

American Airlines and Delta fly from Miami International Airport (MIA) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Miami Airport Station to Los Angeles Union Station via Atlanta Bus Station and Dallas Bus Station in around 2d 15h.

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