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

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

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  1. Fly Richmond International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport

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    1. Fly from Richmond International Airport (RIC) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane RIC - LAX
    8h 21m
    $257–713

  2. Fly Richmond International Airport to Long Beach Airport

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    1. Fly from Richmond International Airport (RIC) to Long Beach Airport (LGB)plane plane RIC - LGB
    11h 15m
    $146–606

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Richmond 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 13h
    $410–791

  4. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Richmond Staples Mill Road Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Los Angelestrain train
    2d 18h
    $910–2,100

  5. Drive 2,589.3 mi

    1. Drive from Richmond to Los Angelescar car 2,589.3 mi
    41h 31m
    $473–683

  6. Fly Richmond International Airport to Burbank Bob Hope Airport

    1. Fly from Richmond International Airport (RIC) to Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR)plane plane RIC - BUR
    10h 55m
    $246–1,010

  7. Train to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, fly to Los Angeles International Airport

    1. Take the train from Richmond Main Street Amtrak Station to Alexandriatrain train
    2. Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane DCA - LAX
    10h 3m
    $232–636

  8. Bus, subway to Washington Dulles International Airport, fly to Los Angeles International Airport

    1. Take the bus from Richmond to Washington Union Stationbus bus
    2. Take the subway from Farragut West, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 2 Platform to Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platformsubway subway
    3. Fly from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane IAD - LAX
    10h 17m
    $217–850

  9. Bus, train to Baltimore-Washington International Airport, fly to Los Angeles International Airport

    1. Take the bus from Richmond to Washington Union Stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from Washington Union Station to BWI Thurgood Marshalltrain train
    3. Fly from Baltimore-Washington International Airport (BWI) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane BWI - LAX
    10h 2m
    $245–1,244

Richmond to Los Angeles by bus

Calendar14Weekly Buses
Duration2d 13hAverage Duration
Ticket$410Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,324.4 mi
  • Duration: 8h 21m

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

Breeze Airways, Delta, and four other airlines fly from Richmond International Airport (RIC) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Richmond to Los Angeles Union Station via Atlanta Bus Station and Dallas Bus Station in around 2d 13h.

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