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 flight 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 bus, with an average ticket price of $349 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 10h 29m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the bus is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 3.8 - 9.4kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $349, while a flight costs an average of $687.

Distance: 2335 miles (3758 km)

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$687

Average price

$349

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Cheapest

$570

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10h 29m

Average total duration

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8h 29m

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61h 46m

Average total duration

61h 16m

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38h 58m

Average total duration

(door-to-door)

11.3 - 22.5kg

CO2 emissions

3.8 - 9.4kg

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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.

The cheapest way to travel from Miami, FL to Los Angeles, CA is a bus with an average price of $349 (€289).

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

A bus is $338 (€280) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Miami, FL to Los Angeles, CA costing on average $687 (€569).

The fastest way to travel from Miami, FL to Los Angeles, CA is by flight with an average journey time of 10h 29m.

Other travel options to Los Angeles, CA take longer:

Bus takes on average 61h 46m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between Miami, FL and Los Angeles, CA including taking a bus, train, and flight.
We recommend using the flight as it is the most popular way to get from Miami, FL to Los Angeles, CA among Omio's users.
Take the flight. It's the quicker way to make this trip, and the time saved usually justifies the slightly higher cost.

You'll arrive about 30h 29m sooner (8h 29m by flight vs 38h 58m by car). Tickets start at around $687 (€569) compared to roughly $570 (€472) in fuel and tolls — a bit more, but you get time back and avoid a long drive.

Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group, want flexibility on timing, or plan to stop en route.

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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

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

  • Greyhound · · +FlixBusFlixBus
    11:25 PM73h45
    Miami, Airport Intermodal Station
    10:10 PMLos Angeles, Cesar E Chavez / Vignes, CA
    $2811One-way
    3 transfers

Cheapest

  • Greyhound · · +FlixBusFlixBus
    11:25 PM73h45
    Miami, Airport Intermodal Station
    10:10 PMLos Angeles, Cesar E Chavez / Vignes, CA
    $2811One-way
    3 transfers

Fastest

  • American AirlinesAA3014
    1:41 PM5h26
    Miami International Airport
    4:07 PMLos Angeles International Airport
    $4821One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • Amtrak40 Floridian · 3 Southwest Chief
    11:05 AM96h07
    Miami Station, Miami, FL
    8:12 AMUnion Station, Los Angeles, CA
    $5871One-way
    1 transfer
  • Amtrak98 Silver Meteor · 40 Floridian · 3 Southwest Chief
    7:05 AM100h07
    Miami Station, Miami, FL
    8:12 AMUnion Station, Los Angeles, CA
    $7091One-way
    2 transfers
  • Amtrak40 Floridian · 421 Texas Eagle
    11:05 AM117h30
    Miami Station, Miami, FL
    5:35 AMUnion Station, Los Angeles, CA
    $7201One-way
    1 transfer
  • Greyhound · ·
    11:25 PM69h25
    Miami, Airport Intermodal Station
    5:50 PMLos Angeles, Patsaouras Transit Plaza (Union Station), CA
    $2831One-way
    2 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus+Greyhound · ·
    11:10 PM74h00
    Miami, Golden Glades Station, FL
    10:10 PMLos Angeles, Cesar E Chavez / Vignes, CA
    $2981One-way
    4 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus+Greyhound · ·
    11:10 PM67h40
    Miami, Golden Glades Station, FL
    3:50 PMLos Angeles, Patsaouras Transit Plaza (Union Station), CA
    $3031One-way
    4 transfers
  • Alaska AirlinesAS305 · AS1364
    6:16 PM20h00
    Miami International Airport
    11:16 AMOntario International Airport
    $3231One-way
    1 transfer
  • Alaska AirlinesAS305 · AS1389
    6:16 PM20h02
    Miami International Airport
    11:18 AMBurbank
    $3231One-way
    1 transfer
  • UnitedUA2045 · UA430
    8:02 AM7h44
    Miami International Airport
    12:46 PMOntario International Airport
    $3811One-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.

FAQs
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 bus with an average price of $349 (€289).

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

A bus is $338 (€280) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Miami, FL to Los Angeles, CA costing on average $687 (€569).

The fastest way to travel from Miami, FL to Los Angeles, CA is by flight with an average journey time of 10h 29m.

Other travel options to Los Angeles, CA take longer:

Bus takes on average 61h 46m.

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 70 flights per day.
  • Around 10 buses 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 American Airlines, Alaska Airlines, United, skywest airlines, Spirit Airlines, Sun Country Airlines to go to Los Angeles, CA by flight.
  • Travel with Greyhound to go to Los Angeles, CA by bus.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Miami, FL to Los Angeles, CA:
  • 8 direct flights per day with American Airlines.
Omio customers who travel from Miami, FL to Los Angeles, CA often also extend their vacation to go to Las Vegas, NV, San Francisco, CA, San Diego, CA, Portland, OR, Denver, CO. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Los Angeles, CA and these popular destinations at a great price.
Most travelers need at least three days in Los Angeles, CA to see the main sights at a comfortable pace. If you want day trips or a slower itinerary, consider adding extra time.
In Los Angeles, CA, you can explore Venice Beach Boardwalk with its eclectic shops and street performers, visit the historic El Capitan Theatre for a classic movie experience, or take a scenic hike in Runyon Canyon Park for panoramic city views. Enjoy a live performance at the Walt Disney Concert Hall, or discover unique exhibits at the Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County. Best sights include the Griffith Observatory for stunning city views and astronomy exhibits, The Getty Center for art and gardens, the historic Santa Monica Pier, the Hollywood Walk of Fame, and the Los Angeles County Museum of Art (LACMA) with its diverse collections.
To fully experience Los Angeles, CA, it's ideal to spend at least 3 to 5 days. This allows time to visit popular attractions like Hollywood, Santa Monica, and the Getty Center, while also exploring the city's diverse neighborhoods and cultural offerings.
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