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

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There are 4 ways to get from Istanbul to Los Angeles by plane, bus, or train

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  1. Fly to Los Angeles International Airport

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    1. Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane IST - LAX
    17h 30m
    $459–965

  2. Fly to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA)plane plane IST - SBA
    2. Take the bus from Santa Barbara Airport to Los Angeles Airport, CAbus bus
    23h 4m
    $489–1,500

  3. Fly to San Diego International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Istanbul (IST) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane IST - SAN
    2. Take the train from San Diego to Los Angelestrain train
    23h 1m
    $469–1,417

  4. Fly to Burbank Bob Hope Airport

    1. Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR)plane plane IST - BUR
    20h 31m
    $468–1,612

Istanbul (IST) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) flights

Calendar14Weekly Planes
Duration13h 42mAverage Duration
Ticket$310Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 6,878.5 mi
  • Duration: 17h 30m

What companies run services between Istanbul, Turkey and Los Angeles, CA, USA?

Turkish Airlines flies from Istanbul (IST) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) twice daily.

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