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There are 6 ways to get from California to Jerusalem by plane or train

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  1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport, train

    best
    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Ben Gurion Airport (TLV)plane plane LAX - TLV
    2. Take the train from נתב''ג to Yerushalayim/Yits'hak Navontrain train
    17h 13m
    ₪2,043–3,965

  2. Fly from Fresno Yosemite International Airport, train

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT) to Ben Gurion Airport (TLV)plane plane FAT - TLV
    2. Take the train from נתב''ג to Yerushalayim/Yits'hak Navontrain train
    22h 39m
    ₪1,323–4,529

  3. Fly from Meadows Field Airport, train

    1. Fly from Meadows Field Airport (BFL) to Ben Gurion Airport (TLV)plane plane BFL - TLV
    2. Take the train from נתב''ג to Yerushalayim/Yits'hak Navontrain train
    19h 29m
    ₪1,792–6,111

  4. Fly from San Francisco International Airport, train

    1. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Ben Gurion Airport (TLV)plane plane SFO - TLV
    2. Take the train from נתב''ג to Yerushalayim/Yits'hak Navontrain train
    19h 18m
    ₪1,354–3,567

  5. Fly from San Diego International Airport, train

    1. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Ben Gurion Airport (TLV)plane plane SAN - TLV
    2. Take the train from נתב''ג to Yerushalayim/Yits'hak Navontrain train
    19h 30m
    ₪1,328–5,041

  6. Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to Ben Gurion Airport (TLV)plane plane SJC - TLV
    2. Take the train from נתב''ג to Yerushalayim/Yits'hak Navontrain train
    21h 58m
    ₪1,436–4,142

Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Ben Gurion Airport (TLV) flights

Calendar24Weekly Planes
Duration16h 35mAverage Duration
Ticket₪1,457Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 12,233.4 km
  • Duration: 17h 13m

What companies run services between California, USA and Jerusalem, Israel?

There is no direct connection from California to Jerusalem. However, you can take the bus to LAX Tom Bradley International Terminal, walk to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) airport, fly to Ben Gurion Airport (TLV), walk to נתב''ג, then take the train to Yerushalayim/Yits'hak Navon. Alternatively, you can take the taxi to Meadows Field Airport (BFL) airport, fly to Ben Gurion Airport (TLV), walk to נתב''ג, then take the train to Yerushalayim/Yits'hak Navon.

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