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How to get fromWilmington to Los Angelesby plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), bus, train, car, or taxi

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There are 8 ways to get from Wilmington to Los Angeles by plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), bus, train, car, or taxi

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  1. Fly Wilmington International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport

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    1. Fly from Wilmington International Airport (ILM) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane ILM - LAX
    7h 57m
    $151–580

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Wilmington Cape Fear Public Transit to Myrtle Beach Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Myrtle Beach Bus Station to Atlanta Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus
    2d 19h
    $422–844

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Wilmington Cape Fear Public Transit to Charlotte Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from Charlotte Amtrak Station to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminaltrain train
    3. Take the train from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal to Los Angelestrain train
    3d 3h
    $877–1,891

  4. Drive 2,567.9 mi

    1. Drive from Wilmington to Los Angelescar car 2,567.9 mi
    41h 9m
    $469–677

  5. Fly Wilmington International Airport to Burbank Bob Hope Airport

    1. Fly from Wilmington International Airport (ILM) to Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR)plane plane ILM - BUR
    9h 38m
    $220–877

  6. Taxi to Albert J. Ellis Airport, fly to Los Angeles International Airport

    1. Take the taxi from Wilmington to Albert J. Ellis Airport (OAJ)taxi taxi
    2. Fly from Albert J. Ellis Airport (OAJ) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane OAJ - LAX
    9h 14m
    $269–719

  7. Fly Wilmington International Airport to Ontario International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Wilmington International Airport (ILM) to Ontario International Airport (ONT)plane plane ILM - ONT
    2. Take the train from Rancho Cucamonga to L.A. Union Stationtrain train
    10h 26m
    $184–731

  8. Fly Wilmington International Airport to John Wayne Airport Orange County

    1. Fly from Wilmington International Airport (ILM) to John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA)plane plane ILM - SNA
    11h 41m
    $225–887

Wilmington to Los Angeles by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration2d 19hAverage Duration
Ticket$422Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,321.1 mi
  • Duration: 7h 57m

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

Delta, American Airlines, and United Airlines fly from Wilmington International Airport (ILM) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Market St EB at 6th St to Los Angeles Union Station via Wilmington Cape Fear Public Transit, Myrtle Beach Bus Station, Atlanta Bus Station, and St Louis Bus Station in around 2d 19h.

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