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The Getty Center
Major hilltop art museum with European paintings, decorative arts, architecture, and city views; one of Los Angeles’s signature cultural sites.
Flights from Tuscaloosa, AL to Los Angeles, CA depart on average 41 times per day, taking around 7h 6m. Cheap flight tickets for this journey start at $584 (€478) but you can travel from only $373 (€305) by bus.
The earliest flight runs at 00:59, the last at 23:58. The fastest flight covers the 1759 miles (2831 km) distance in 7h 6m. June is the cheapest month to fly.
Distance 1759 miles (2831 km) |
Average flight duration 7h 6m |
Cheapest ticket price $584 (€478) |
Flights per day 41 |
Fastest flight 7h 6m |
First flight 12:59 AM |
Last flight 11:58 PM |
Cheapest Month Jun |
Cheapest Day Sat |
High Season Oct - Dec |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Tuscaloosa, AL to Los Angeles, CA among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $373. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 7h 6m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $373, and a train costs an average of $1061.
Distance: 1759 miles (2831 km)
Most popular Flight | Bus | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$584 Average price | $373 Average price Cheapest | $1061 Average price | $14 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
10h 6m Average total duration Fastest 7h 6m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 44h 50m Average total duration 44h 20m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 64h 3m Average total duration 63h 33m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 29h 9m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Tuscaloosa, AL to Los Angeles, CA:
A bus is $212 (€173) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Tuscaloosa, AL to Los Angeles, CA costing on average $584 (€478).
A bus is $688 (€563) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Tuscaloosa, AL to Los Angeles, CA costing on average $1061 (€868).
Other travel options to Los Angeles, CA take longer:
Bus takes on average 44h 20m.
Train takes on average 63h 33m.
Compare train, bus, and flight prices over the next three weeks. See the best deals at a glance, find the lowest fares, and choose the option that fits your budget.
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Tip 18-20% at restaurants; 20%+ for great service. Bars: USD 1-2 per drink. Taxis/rideshares: 10-15%. Hotel staff: USD 2-5. Not expected at fast-food spots.
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