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How to get fromLos Angeles Airport (LAX) to Jerusalemby plane, train, bus, car, or car ferry

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There are 4 ways to get from Los Angeles Airport (LAX) to Jerusalem by plane, train, bus, car, or car ferry

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  1. Fly to Ben Gurion Airport, train

    best
    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Ben Gurion Airport (TLV)plane plane LAX - TLV
    2. Take the train from נתב''ג to Yerushalayim/Yits'hak Navontrain train
    14h 38m
    ₪2,051–3,571

  2. Fly to Beirut International Airport, bus, drive, train

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Beirut International Airport (BEY)plane plane LAX - BEY
    2. Take the bus from Ouzai to Tyre Borj El Chmali Intersectionbus bus
    3. Drive from Tyre Borj El Chmali Intersection to Shlomi West Intersectioncar car
    4. Take the train from Nahariya to Tel Aviv Centertrain train
    5. Take the train from Tel Aviv Center to Yerushalayim/Yits'hak Navontrain train
    23h 48m
    ₪1,519–4,143

  3. Fly to Eilat/Ramon International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Eilat/Ramon International Airport (ETM)plane plane LAX - ETM
    2. Take the bus from Eilat Central Station/Platforms to Jerusalem Central Bus Station/Alightbus bus
    22h 32m
    ₪1,732–4,730

  4. Fly to Sharm El-Sheikh International Airport, bus, car ferry

    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Sharm El-Sheikh International Airport (SSH)plane plane LAX - SSH
    2. Take the bus from Sharm El-Sheikh to Nuweibabus bus
    3. Take the carferry from Nuweiba to Aqabacarferry car ferry
    4. Take the bus from Eilat Central Station/Platforms to Jerusalem Central Bus Station/Alightbus bus
    30h 40m
    ₪2,002–5,536

Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Ben Gurion Airport (TLV) flights

Calendar31Weekly Planes
Duration16h 35mAverage Duration
Ticket₪1,492Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 12,210 km
  • Duration: 14h 38m

What companies run services between Los Angeles Airport (LAX), USA and Jerusalem, Israel?

There is no direct connection from Los Angeles Airport (LAX) to Jerusalem. However, you can fly to Ben Gurion Airport (TLV), walk to נתב''ג, then take the train to Yerushalayim/Yits'hak Navon. Alternatively, you can fly to Beirut International Airport (BEY), take the taxi to Ouzai, take the bus to Tyre Borj El Chmali Intersection, drive to Shlomi West Intersection, take the line 22 bus to Nahariya Central Station/Alight, walk to Nahariya, take the train to Tel Aviv Center, then take the train to Yerushalayim/Yits'hak Navon.

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