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There are 7 ways to get from Boston to Los Angeles by train or plane

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  1. Train, train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Los Angeles International Airport

    best
    1. Take the train from Boston to Granthamtrain train
    2. Take the train from Grantham to King's Crosstrain train
    3. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane LHR - LAX
    17h 17m
    $438–1,277

  2. Train to East Midlands Airport, fly to Los Angeles International Airport

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Boston to Nottinghamtrain train
    2. Fly from East Midlands Airport (EMA) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane EMA - LAX
    19h 47m
    $342–1,181

  3. Train, train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Los Angeles International Airport

    1. Take the train from Boston to Nottinghamtrain train
    2. Take the train from Nottingham to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    3. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane BHX - LAX
    20h 29m
    $639–1,238

  4. Train, train to Norwich International Airport, fly to Los Angeles International Airport

    1. Take the train from Boston to Granthamtrain train
    2. Take the train from Grantham to Norwichtrain train
    3. Fly from Norwich International Airport (NWI) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane NWI - LAX
    20h 15m
    $658–2,175

  5. Train to Humberside Airport, fly to Los Angeles International Airport

    1. Take the train from Lincoln Central to Barnetbytrain train
    2. Fly from Humberside Airport (HUY) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane HUY - LAX
    20h 20m
    $652–2,179

  6. Train, train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to San Diego International Airport

    1. Take the train from Boston to Granthamtrain train
    2. Take the train from Grantham to King's Crosstrain train
    3. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane LHR - SAN
    4. Take the train from San Diego to Los Angelestrain train
    21h
    $663–1,649

  7. Train, train to Luton Airport, fly to Los Angeles International Airport

    1. Take the train from Boston to Granthamtrain train
    2. Take the train from Grantham to King's Crosstrain train
    3. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Luton Airport Parkwaytrain train
    4. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane LTN - LAX
    19h 3m
    $396–1,264

London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) flights

Calendar102Weekly Planes
Duration12h 32mAverage Duration
Ticket$298Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 5,615.1 mi
  • Duration: 17h 17m

What companies run services between Boston, England and Los Angeles, CA, USA?

There is no direct connection from Boston to Los Angeles. However, you can take the train to Grantham, take the train to King's Cross, walk to King's Cross St. Pancras station, take the subway to Heathrow Terminals 1-2-3 station, walk to London Heathrow Airport (LHR) airport, fly to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX), walk to LAX Tom Bradley International Terminal, then take the bus to Los Angeles Union Station. Alternatively, you can take the train to Nottingham, take the train to Birmingham New Street, take the train to Birmingham International, walk to Birmingham Intl Rail Station, take the vehicle to Birmingham International Airport, walk to Birmingham Airport (BHX) airport, fly to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX), walk to LAX Tom Bradley International Terminal, then take the bus to Los Angeles Union Station.

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