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How to get fromCalifornia to Londonby plane, train, bus, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, or shuttle

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There are 9 ways to get from California to London by plane, train, bus, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, or shuttle

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  1. Fly Los Angeles International Airport to London International Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to London International Airport (YXU)plane plane LAX - YXU
    9h 50m
    $491–1,921

  2. Fly Los Angeles International Airport to Detroit, shuttle

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Detroit (DTW)plane plane LAX - DTW
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Detroit Airport to London, ON - 105, Wharncliffe Road South, Manor Parkshuttle bus
    10h 14m
    $311–898

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Los Angeles to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Detroittrain train
    3. Take the bus from Detroit Bus Station to Londonbus bus
    2d 6h
    $1,166–2,357

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Indianapolis Union Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Detroit Bus Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Detroit Bus Station to Londonbus bus
    2d 8h
    $540–1,036

  5. Drive 3,851.8 km

    1. Drive from Los Angeles to Londoncar car 3,851.8 km
    38h
    $761–1,098

  6. Fly San Diego International Airport to Detroit, shuttle

    1. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Detroit (DTW)plane plane SAN - DTW
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Detroit Airport to London, ON - 105, Wharncliffe Road South, Manor Parkshuttle bus
    10h 4m
    $353–637

  7. Fly Los Angeles International Airport to Toronto Pearson International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ)plane plane LAX - YYZ
    2. Take the bus from Pearson International Airport Terminal 1 to London, ON - VIA Railbus bus
    10h 7m
    $378–1,158

  8. Fly San Diego International Airport to Toronto Pearson International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ)plane plane SAN - YYZ
    2. Take the bus from Pearson International Airport Terminal 1 to London, ON - VIA Railbus bus
    10h 18m
    $360–1,547

  9. Fly San Francisco International Airport to Toronto Pearson International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ)plane plane SFO - YYZ
    2. Take the bus from Pearson International Airport Terminal 1 to London, ON - VIA Railbus bus
    10h 40m
    $392–1,159

California to London by train and bus

Calendar10Weekly Services
Duration2d 6hAverage Duration
Ticket$1,166Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 3,395.2 km
  • Duration: 9h 50m

What companies run services between California, USA and London, ON, Canada?

Air Canada, WestJet, and United Airlines fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to London International Airport (YXU) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Los Angeles Union Station to London via St Louis Bus Station, Indianapolis Union Station, and Detroit Bus Station in around 2d 8h.

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