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There are 6 ways to get from California to Rotterdam 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 Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane plane LAX - AMS
    2. Take the train from Schiphol Airport Train Station to Rotterdam Centraaltrain train
    13h 27m
    €442–1,722

  2. Fly from Fresno Yosemite International Airport, train

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane plane FAT - AMS
    2. Take the train from Schiphol Airport Train Station to Rotterdam Centraaltrain train
    16h 39m
    €286–1,112

  3. Fly from San Francisco International Airport, train

    1. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane plane SFO - AMS
    2. Take the train from Schiphol Airport Train Station to Rotterdam Centraaltrain train
    13h 37m
    €445–1,123

  4. Fly from San Diego International Airport, train

    1. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane plane SAN - AMS
    2. Take the train from Schiphol Airport Train Station to Rotterdam Centraaltrain train
    13h 28m
    €497–815

  5. Fly from Sacramento International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane plane SMF - AMS
    2. Take the train from Schiphol Airport Train Station to Rotterdam Centraaltrain train
    16h 10m
    €307–1,114

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

    1. Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane plane SJC - AMS
    2. Take the train from Schiphol Airport Train Station to Rotterdam Centraaltrain train
    15h 48m
    €310–1,116

Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) flights

Calendar77Weekly Planes
Duration13h 40mAverage Duration
Ticket€211Cheapest Price
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Map of how to get from California to Rotterdam.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 9,032 km
  • Duration: 13h 27m

What companies run services between California, USA and Rotterdam, Netherlands?

There is no direct connection from California to Rotterdam. However, you can take the bus to LAX Tom Bradley International Terminal, walk to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) airport, fly to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS), walk to Schiphol Airport, then take the train to Rotterdam Centraal. Alternatively, you can take the subway to San Francisco International Airport, walk to San Francisco International Airport (SFO) airport, fly to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS), walk to Schiphol Airport, then take the train to Rotterdam Centraal.

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