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Compare 2 ways to go from Charlotte to Los Angeles.
Busbud recommends taking the bus from Charlotte to Los AngelesAmong the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as the good way to reach Los Angeles. The journey takes about 2 days, 18 hours 25 minutes and with fares starting at just $129, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
Train Charlotte, NC to Los Angeles, US: Trip Overview
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Based on 5414 reviews, the company was rated 4.1 stars on Busbud. Travelers were especially satisfied with the seats and the ticket access but often complained with the wifi. Amtrak ticket prices on this trip start at $317
Charlotte to Los Angeles Train
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The cheapest trip from Charlotte, NC to Los Angeles, US was searched and found on Aug 22, 2025 with a price of $496To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your train tickets from Charlotte, NC to Los Angeles, US, as early as possible.
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Train Travel Tips
Do you like to go fast? With high-speed trains going faster than 300 km/h on certain routes, the time will fly by. Taking a train between Charlotte and Los Angeles is also a great way to travel to arrive in the city centre and save more time for your stay in Los Angeles.
Regional train? High-speed train? Whichever train to Los Angeles you take, you’ll help reduce the environmental impact and carbon footprint of your trip. As you watch the landscapes unfold before your eyes, you can tell yourself that with this choice, you are making sure they remain protected.
By choosing the train between Charlotte and Los Angeles, you emit up to 30 times less CO2 than for the same journey made by plane or car!
Tune out to the fine sounds of your best music playlist on your train trip from Charlotte to Los Angeles while indulging in miles on end of beautiful scenic views.
Did you know?
Railway companies played a major role as early as 1883 in the use of time zones as we know them today.
Japanese trains are always on time, it is extremely infrequent to see breakdowns during peak periods. In the event of a delay of more than 5 minutes, the crew will personally apologize to each passenger.
Some trains in Sweden can recover more than a fifth of the energy they use by braking. This is especially true with ore trains as they descend from Narvik to Kiruna.
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