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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 $107. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 7h 25m. 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 $107, and a train costs an average of $314.
Distance: 2335 miles (3758 km)
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Most popular Train | Flight | Bus | Driving |
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$908 Average price | $320 Average price Cheapest | $447 Average price | $577 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
91h 37m Average total duration 91h 7m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 10h 25m Average total duration Fastest 7h 25m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 62h 8m Average total duration 61h 38m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 38h 58m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
1.1 - 3.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 11.3 - 22.5kg CO2 emissions | 3.8 - 9.4kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Miami, FL to Los Angeles, CA:
A flight is $127 (€103) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Miami, FL to Los Angeles, CA costing on average $447 (€361).
A flight is $589 (€476) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Miami, FL to Los Angeles, CA costing on average $908 (€734).
Other travel options to Los Angeles, CA take longer:
Bus takes on average 61h 38m.
Train takes on average 91h 7m.
Travel optionsfrom Miami, FL to Los Angeles, CA
How to get from Miami, FL to Los Angeles, CA by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
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.
FlixBus+
· · 9:00 AM64h30Miami, Airport Intermodal Station10:30 PMLos Angeles, Patsaouras Transit Plaza (Union Station), CA$4221One-way4 transfers
Cheapest
FlixBus+
· · 9:00 AM64h30Miami, Airport Intermodal Station10:30 PMLos Angeles, Patsaouras Transit Plaza (Union Station), CA$4221One-way4 transfers
Fastest
AA32888:55 AM5h38Miami International Airport11:33 AMLos Angeles International Airport$4571One-way0 transfers
Other options
40 Floridian · 3 Southwest Chief11:05 AM95h52Miami Station, Miami, FL7:57 AMUnion Station, Los Angeles, CA$9011One-way1 transfer
40 Floridian · 421 Texas Eagle11:05 AM117h30Miami Station, Miami, FL5:35 AMUnion Station, Los Angeles, CA$9561One-way1 transfer
98 Silver Meteor · 40 Floridian · 3 Southwest Chief7:05 AM99h52Miami Station, Miami, FL7:57 AMUnion Station, Los Angeles, CA$10281One-way2 transfers
FlixBus · FlixBus+
· 8:35 AM64h55Miami, Golden Glades Station, FL10:30 PMLos Angeles, Patsaouras Transit Plaza (Union Station), CA$4931One-way4 transfers
FlixBus · FlixBus+
· 1:35 PM66h35Miami, Golden Glades Station, FL5:10 AMLos Angeles, Patsaouras Transit Plaza (Union Station), CA$5021One-way3 transfers
FlixBus · FlixBus+
· 11:35 AM68h35Miami, Biscayne Blvd (Bayside Marketplace), FL5:10 AMLos Angeles, Patsaouras Transit Plaza (Union Station), CA$5031One-way3 transfers
UA2852 · UA24113:25 PM8h37Miami International Airport9:02 PMBurbank$4391One-way1 transfer
AA7136:00 AM5h45Miami International Airport8:45 AMLos Angeles International Airport$4571One-way0 transfers
AA21437:15 AM5h45Miami International Airport10:00 AMLos Angeles International Airport$4571One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Miami, FL to Los Angeles, CA:
A flight is $127 (€103) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Miami, FL to Los Angeles, CA costing on average $447 (€361).
A flight is $589 (€476) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Miami, FL to Los Angeles, CA costing on average $908 (€734).
Other travel options to Los Angeles, CA take longer:
Bus takes on average 61h 38m.
Train takes on average 91h 7m.
- Around 59 flights per day.
- Around 14 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.
- 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.
- Travel with American Airlines, Spirit Airlines, United, Alaska Airlines to go to Los Angeles, CA by flight.
- Travel with Greyhound, FlixBus to go to Los Angeles, CA by bus.
- Travel with Amtrak to go to Los Angeles, CA by train.
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