How to travel from Los Angeles to Tulsa, United States of America

The distance between Los Angeles and Tulsa is around 1,305 miles (2,100km) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 3h 40m.

8 routes found

We've found 8 different ways to get from Los Angeles to Tulsa by plane, train, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Fly

Fly from Los Angeles (LAX) to Tulsa (TUL).

  • Duration3h 40m
  • Flight time2h 50m
  • Typical cost
    $225
Operated by

Allegiant Air

+ 4 others

3 similiar routes

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Bus to Tulsa

Take the bus to Tulsa.

  • Duration1 day 8h
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    $205
Operated by

Greyhound USA

1 similiar route

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train
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bus
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Train and Bus

Take the train to Albuquerque Alvarado Transportation Center then take the bus to Tulsa.

  • Duration1 day 5h
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    $205
Operated by

Multiple operators

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car
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Drive

Drive to Tulsa.

  • Duration21h 50m
  • Distance1,431 miles (2,302km)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Los Angeles and Tulsa

There are several options for getting from Los Angeles to Tulsa by plane, train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around $200 and will take around 1 day 8h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 3h 40m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately $225.

The distance between Los Angeles and Tulsa is around 1,305 miles (2,100km). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,263 miles (2,033km)

It takes around 3h 40m to get from Los Angeles and Tulsa by plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 21h 50m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Los Angeles to Tulsa is to fly which takes around 3h 40m and will set you back approx $225.

The cheapest way to travel between Los Angeles and Tulsa, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around $200 for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Los Angeles and Tulsa. We recommend that you fly from Los Angeles (LAX) to Tulsa (TUL). instead which will take 3h 40m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Los Angeles and Tulsa. It typically takes around 1 day 8h and departs twice daily.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Los Angeles and Tulsa with no changeovers required. The bus runs twice daily and takes 1 day 8h.

Greyhound USA run regular bus services between Los Angeles and Tulsa. Buses run twice daily and take around 1 day 8h on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Los Angeles and Tulsa. Flights depart from Los Angeles (LAX) and arrive at Tulsa (TUL). The flight takes around 2h 50m.

Yes there is a direct flight between Los Angeles and Tulsa with no stop-overs required. Flights typically take around 2h 50m.

Allegiant Air, American Airlines, Southwest Airlines, United Airlines and Delta fly between Los Angeles and Tulsa. Flights depart from Los Angeles (LAX) and and arrive into Tulsa (TUL). These flights usually take around 2h 50m.

The flight from Los Angeles to Tulsa typically takes around 2h 50m. Flights depart from Los Angeles (LAX) and and arrive into Tulsa (TUL).

The closest major airport to Tulsa is Tulsa International Airport (TUL) (TUL) which is approximately 10km (6 miles) from Tulsa. Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport (XNA) (XNA) and Will Rogers World Airport (OKC) (OKC) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Los Angeles and Tulsa. The distance is around 1,431 miles (2,302km) by road and it will take around 21h 50m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Los Angeles to Tulsa is to fly which takes, on average, 3h 40m and will usually cost around $225.

How do I get from Los Angeles to Tulsa

Compare travel optionsbetween Los Angeles and Tulsa

Transport options from Los Angeles to Tulsa
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly + 3 similar
3h 40m
$225
every 30 mins2,100km (1,305 miles)
Fly to Tulsa (TUL)4h 25m
$275
5 times a day2,129km (1,323 miles)
Fly to Tulsa (TUL)4h 45m
$340
hourly2,147km (1,334 miles)
Train and Plane5h 15m
$275
every 4 hours2,132km (1,325 miles)
Bus to Tulsa + 1 similar
1 day 8h
$205
once daily2,452km (1,523 miles)
Bus1 day 8h
$200
twice daily2,420km (1,503 miles)
Train and Bus
1 day 5h
$205
twice daily2,489km (1,546 miles)
Drive
21h 50m
$140
on demand2,302km (1,431 miles)

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Airports near Tulsa

The following major airports near Tulsa offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United States of America and internationally.

TUL
Tulsa International Airport (TUL)
International Airport
Distance
6 miles (10km) from Tulsa
XNA
Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport (XNA)
Domestic Airport
Distance
95 miles (153km) from Tulsa
OKC
Will Rogers World Airport (OKC)
Domestic Airport
Distance
104 miles (168km) from Tulsa