How to travel from Miami, FL to Los Angeles, CA

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Compare bus, train, and flight for Miami, FL to Los Angeles, CA

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Miami, FL to Los Angeles, CA among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the flight with prices starting from $47. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 7h 24m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 1.1 - 3.4kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a flight costs an average of $47, and a train costs an average of $318.

Distance: 2335 miles (3758 km)

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$869

Average price

$296

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$405

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92h 41m

Average total duration

92h 11m

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10h 24m

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7h 24m

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61h 24m

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60h 54m

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1.1 - 3.4kg

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11.3 - 22.5kg

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3.8 - 9.4kg

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from Miami, FL to Los Angeles, CA

How to get from Miami, FL to Los Angeles, CA by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

flight

The best way to travel from Miami, FL to Los Angeles, CA is by taking a flight because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

  • UnitedUA2045 · UA430
    7:40 AM7h58
    Miami International Airport
    12:38 PMOntario International Airport
    $3961One-way
    1 transfer

Cheapest

  • UnitedUA2045 · UA430
    7:40 AM7h58
    Miami International Airport
    12:38 PMOntario International Airport
    $3961One-way
    1 transfer

Fastest

  • American AirlinesAA840
    1:40 PM6h02
    Miami International Airport
    4:42 PMLos Angeles International Airport
    $6401One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • Amtrak98 Silver Meteor · 40 Floridian · 3 Southwest Chief
    7:05 AM99h52
    Miami Station, Miami, FL
    7:57 AMUnion Station, Los Angeles, CA
    $12061One-way
    2 transfers
  • Amtrak98 Silver Meteor · 49 Lake Shore Limited · 3 Southwest Chief
    7:05 AM99h52
    Miami Station, Miami, FL
    7:57 AMUnion Station, Los Angeles, CA
    $12861One-way
    2 transfers
  • Amtrak98 Silver Meteor · 40 Floridian · 27 Empire Builder · 11 Coast Starlight
    7:05 AM137h06
    Miami Station, Miami, FL
    9:11 PMUnion Station, Los Angeles, CA
    $15041One-way
    3 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus+Greyhoundundefined · undefined
    10:35 AM69h35
    Miami, Biscayne Blvd (Bayside Marketplace), FL
    5:10 AMLos Angeles, Patsaouras Transit Plaza (Union Station), CA
    $5561One-way
    3 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus+Greyhoundundefined · undefined
    8:35 AM64h55
    Miami, Golden Glades Station, FL
    10:30 PMLos Angeles, Patsaouras Transit Plaza (Union Station), CA
    $5861One-way
    4 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus+Greyhoundundefined · undefined · undefined
    9:00 AM64h30
    Miami, Airport Intermodal Station
    10:30 PMLos Angeles, Patsaouras Transit Plaza (Union Station), CA
    $6101One-way
    4 transfers
  • UnitedUA1216 · UA1563
    4:53 PM7h57
    Miami International Airport
    9:50 PMOntario International Airport
    $3961One-way
    1 transfer
  • UnitedUA2852 · UA450
    3:30 PM8h06
    Miami International Airport
    8:36 PMOntario International Airport
    $3961One-way
    1 transfer
  • UnitedUA2106 · UA658
    4:18 PM9h13
    Miami International Airport
    10:31 PMOntario International Airport
    $3961One-way
    1 transfer

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FAQs: Travel from Miami, FL to Los Angeles, CA

Travel to Los Angeles, CA easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Miami, FL to Los Angeles, CA.

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There are 3 options to travel between Miami, FL and Los Angeles, CA including taking a bus, train, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Miami, FL to Los Angeles, CA is a flight with an average price of $47 (€38).

This is compared to other travel options from Miami, FL to Los Angeles, CA:

A flight is $141 (€114) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Miami, FL to Los Angeles, CA costing on average $187 (€151).

A flight is $271 (€219) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Miami, FL to Los Angeles, CA costing on average $318 (€257).

The fastest way to travel from Miami, FL to Los Angeles, CA is by flight with an average journey time of 5h 51m.

Other travel options to Los Angeles, CA take longer:

Bus takes on average 64h 30m.

Train takes on average 95h 28m.

The distance from Miami, FL to Los Angeles, CA is approximately 2335 miles (3758 km).
The average frequency per day from Miami, FL to Los Angeles, CA is:
  • Around 49 flights per day.
  • Around 15 buses per day.
  • Around 5 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Miami, FL and Los Angeles, CA as scheduled services by bus, train, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Miami, FL to Los Angeles, CA:
  • Flights mostly depart from Miami International Airport and arrive in Los Angeles International Airport.
  • Trains mostly depart from Miami Station, Miami, FL and arrive in Union Station, Los Angeles, CA.
  • Buses mostly depart from Miami, Airport Intermodal Station and arrive in Los Angeles, Patsaouras Transit Plaza (Union Station), CA.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Miami, FL to Los Angeles, CA, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Greyhound, FlixBus to go to Los Angeles, CA by bus.
  • Travel with American Airlines, Spirit Airlines, United, Alaska Airlines to go to Los Angeles, CA by flight.
  • Travel with Amtrak to go to Los Angeles, CA by train.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Miami, FL to Los Angeles, CA:
  • 8 direct flights per day with American Airlines, United.
Omio customers who travel from Miami, FL to Los Angeles, CA often also extend their vacation to go to San Diego, CA, San Francisco, CA, Las Vegas, NV, Tijuana, New York, NY. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Los Angeles, CA and these popular destinations at a great price.
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