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There are 7 ways to get from Los Angeles Airport (LAX) to Colombo by plane, bus, or train

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  1. Fly Los Angeles International Airport to Bandaranaike International Airport

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    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)plane plane LAX - CMB
    21h 40m
    Rs 236,931–433,336

  2. Bus to San Diego International Airport, fly to Bandaranaike International Airport

    1. Take the bus from LAX Terminal 3 Shared Rides Stop to San Diegobus bus
    2. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)plane plane SAN - CMB
    32h 5m
    Rs 268,087–745,526

  3. Fly Los Angeles International Airport to Sigiriya Airport, Mini Bus

    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Sigiriya Airport (GIU)plane plane LAX - GIU
    2. Take the bus from Dambulla to Kandybus bus
    29h 36m
    Rs 239,037–620,912

  4. Fly Los Angeles International Airport to Kandy, train

    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Kandy (KDW)plane plane LAX - KDW
    2. Take the train from Kandy to Maradanatrain train
    30h 18m
    Rs 239,378–622,312

  5. Fly Los Angeles International Airport to Hatton, train

    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Hatton (NUF)plane plane LAX - NUF
    2. Take the train from Hatton to Fort Stationtrain train
    32h 38m
    Rs 238,532–621,070

  6. Fly Los Angeles International Airport to Koggala, train

    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Koggala (KCT)plane plane LAX - KCT
    2. Take the train from Habaraduwa to Bambalapitiyatrain train
    30h 58m
    Rs 237,723–622,004

  7. Fly Los Angeles International Airport to Batticaloa Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Batticaloa Airport (BTC)plane plane LAX - BTC
    2. Take the bus from Batticaloa to Colombo Pettahbus bus
    33h 48m
    Rs 241,083–624,281

Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) flights

Calendar41Weekly Planes
Duration23h 35mAverage Duration
TicketRs 184,223Cheapest Price
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Map of how to get from Los Angeles Airport (LAX) to Colombo.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 15,085.5 km
  • Duration: 21h 40m

What companies run services between Los Angeles Airport (LAX), USA and Colombo, Sri Lanka?

Qatar Airways, Cathay Pacific, and five other airlines fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) every 4 hours.

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