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How to get fromEdinburgh to Los Angelesby plane, train, or bus

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There are 6 ways to get from Edinburgh to Los Angeles by plane, train, or bus

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  1. Fly Edinburgh Airport to Los Angeles International Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane EDI - LAX
    16h 45m
    $340–776

  2. Train to Glasgow Airport, fly to Los Angeles International Airport

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Queen Streettrain train
    2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane GLA - LAX
    17h 35m
    $242–859

  3. Fly Edinburgh Airport to Burbank Bob Hope Airport

    1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR)plane plane EDI - BUR
    18h 57m
    $375–1,115

  4. Train to Newcastle, fly to Los Angeles International Airport

    1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Newcastletrain train
    2. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane NCL - LAX
    18h 56m
    $309–1,076

  5. Fly Edinburgh Airport to Ontario International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Ontario International Airport (ONT)plane plane EDI - ONT
    2. Take the train from Rancho Cucamonga to L.A. Union Stationtrain train
    20h 41m
    $313–1,127

  6. Fly Edinburgh Airport to Palm Springs International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Palm Springs International Airport (PSP)plane plane EDI - PSP
    2. Take the bus from Palm Springs Airport Amtrak Bus Stop to Fullerton Amtrak Stationbus bus
    20h 38m

Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) flights

Calendar55Weekly Planes
Duration16h 28mAverage Duration
Ticket$230Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 5,174.6 mi
  • Duration: 16h 45m

What companies run services between Edinburgh, Scotland and Los Angeles, CA, USA?

WestJet, Air Canada, and four other airlines fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) every 4 hours.

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