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

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There are 10 ways to get from Montreal to Los Angeles by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), car, train, or bus

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  1. Fly to Los Angeles International Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Montréal–Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane YUL - LAX
    9h 19m
    $240–966

  2. Fly to Ontario International Airport, train

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Montréal–Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL) to Ontario International Airport (ONT)plane plane YUL - ONT
    2. Take the train from Rancho Cucamonga to L.A. Union Stationtrain train
    12h 43m
    $183–767

  3. Train via Toronto

    1. Take the train from Montréal to Toronto Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Toronto Union Station to Windsortrain train
    3. Take the train from Detroit to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    4. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Fullerton Amtrak Stationtrain train
    2d 14h
    $770–1,928

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from 55 Rue Sainte-Catherine E, Montreal, QC H2X 1K5 to 600 Cumberland St, Ottawa, ON K1N 6N7bus bus
    2. Take the bus from Ottawa to Detroit Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Detroit, MI to Indianapolis, INbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus
    5. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus
    2d 20h
    $446–746

  5. Drive  2,839.6 mi

    1. Drive from Montreal to Los Angelescar car 2,839.6 mi
    45h 34m
    $650–939

  6. Fly to Burbank Bob Hope Airport

    1. Fly from Montréal–Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL) to Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR)plane plane YUL - BUR
    11h 53m
    $209–813

  7. Fly to San Diego International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Montréal–Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane YUL - SAN
    2. Take the train from San Diego to Los Angelestrain train
    12h 43m
    $315–1,283

  8. Fly to John Wayne Airport Orange County

    1. Fly from Montréal–Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL) to John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA)plane plane YUL - SNA
    14h 21m
    $263–1,621

  9. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from 55 Rue Sainte-Catherine E, Montreal, QC H2X 1K5 to 600 Cumberland St, Ottawa, ON K1N 6N7bus bus
    2. Take the bus from Ottawa to Detroit Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Dearborn to Chicago Union Stationbus bus
    4. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Los Angelestrain train
    2d 19h
    $711–1,558

  10. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Montreal Central Station to Schenectadytrain train
    2. Take the train from Schenectady to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Los Angelestrain train
    2d 20h
    $807–1,886

Montreal to Los Angeles by train and car

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration2d 14hAverage Duration
Ticket$770Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,493.3 mi
  • Duration: 9h 19m

What companies run services between Montreal, QC, Canada and Los Angeles, CA, USA?

Air Canada, United Airlines, and Delta fly from Montréal–Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train from Montréal to Los Angeles via Toronto Union Station, Windsor, Detroit, Chicago Union Station, and Fullerton Amtrak Station in around 2d 14h.

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