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How to get fromLos Angeles Airport (LAX) to Galwayby plane, bus, or train

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There are 8 ways to get from Los Angeles Airport (LAX) to Galway by plane, bus, or train

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  1. Fly to Shannon Airport, bus

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    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Shannon Airport (SNN)plane plane LAX - SNN
    2. Take the bus from Shannon Airport to Galway Ceanntbus bus
    15h 26m
    €361–1,242

  2. Fly to Kerry Airport, bus, train

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Kerry Airport (KIR)plane plane LAX - KIR
    2. Take the bus from Kerry Airport to Limerick Colbertbus bus
    3. Take the train from Limerick to Galwaytrain train
    18h 51m
    €230–755

  3. Fly to Dublin Airport, train

    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane plane LAX - DUB
    2. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Galwaytrain train
    14h 20m
    €398–962

  4. Fly to Ireland West Airport Knock, bus

    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Ireland West Airport Knock (NOC)plane plane LAX - NOC
    2. Take the bus from Ireland W Airport to Galway Ceanntbus bus
    15h 30m
    €411–1,406

  5. Fly to Cork Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Cork Airport (ORK)plane plane LAX - ORK
    2. Take the bus from Cork Airport to Galway Ceanntbus bus
    17h 10m
    €461–1,059

  6. Fly to George Best Belfast City Airport, train

    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)plane plane LAX - BHD
    2. Take the train from Belfast Grand Central to Dublin Connollytrain train
    3. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Galwaytrain train
    19h 12m
    €351–1,141

  7. Fly to City Of Derry Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to City Of Derry Airport (LDY)plane plane LAX - LDY
    2. Take the bus from Letterkenny Bus to Eyre Squarebus bus
    20h 59m

  8. Fly to Donegal Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Donegal Airport (CFN)plane plane LAX - CFN
    2. Take the bus from Croithlí to Letterkenny Busbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Letterkenny Bus to Eyre Squarebus bus
    23h 5m

Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Shannon Airport (SNN) flights

Calendar48Weekly Planes
Duration13h 43mAverage Duration
Ticket€345Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 8,315.4 km
  • Duration: 15h 26m

What companies run services between Los Angeles Airport (LAX), USA and Galway, Ireland?

There is no direct connection from Los Angeles Airport (LAX) to Galway. However, you can fly to Shannon Airport (SNN), walk to Shannon Airport, then take the bus to Galway Ceannt. Alternatively, you can fly to Dublin Airport (DUB), walk to Terminal 2 Zone 19, take the line 782 bus to Heuston Station, walk to Dublin Heuston, then take the train to Galway.

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