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

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There are 6 ways to get from Los Angeles Airport (LAX) to Thimphu by plane, taxi, bus, or train

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  1. Fly Los Angeles International Airport to Paro Airport, taxi

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    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Paro Airport (PBH)plane plane LAX - PBH
    2. Take the taxi from Paro Airport (PBH) to Thimphutaxi taxi
    29h 18m
    $925–2,341

  2. Bus to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport, fly to Paro Airport, taxi

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    1. Take the bus from Los Angeles Airport, CA to Santa Barbara Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) to Paro Airport (PBH)plane plane SBA - PBH
    3. Take the taxi from Paro Airport (PBH) to Thimphutaxi taxi
    44h 31m
    $584–1,500

  3. Fly Burbank Bob Hope Airport to Paro Airport, taxi

    1. Fly from Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR) to Paro Airport (PBH)plane plane BUR - PBH
    2. Take the taxi from Paro Airport (PBH) to Thimphutaxi taxi
    42h 41m
    $677–1,840

  4. Train to Ontario International Airport, fly to Paro Airport, taxi

    1. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Rancho Cucamongatrain train
    2. Fly from Ontario International Airport (ONT) to Paro Airport (PBH)plane plane ONT - PBH
    3. Take the taxi from Paro Airport (PBH) to Thimphutaxi taxi
    46h 40m
    $781–2,044

  5. Fly John Wayne Airport Orange County to Paro Airport, taxi

    1. Fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to Paro Airport (PBH)plane plane SNA - PBH
    2. Take the taxi from Paro Airport (PBH) to Thimphutaxi taxi
    44h 11m
    $732–1,945

  6. Fly Los Angeles International Airport to Gelyephug Airport, taxi

    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Gelyephug Airport (GLU)plane plane LAX - GLU
    2. Take the taxi from Gelyephug Airport (GLU) to Thimphutaxi taxi
    37h 44m
    $793–1,975

Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Paro Airport (PBH) flights

Calendar6Weekly Planes
Duration30h 55mAverage Duration
Ticket$879Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 12,635 km
  • Duration: 29h 18m

What companies run services between Los Angeles Airport (LAX), USA and Thimphu, Bhutan?

There is no direct connection from Los Angeles Airport (LAX) to Thimphu. However, you can fly to Paro Airport (PBH) then take the taxi to Thimphu. Alternatively, you can take the bus to Los Angeles Union Station, walk to L.A. Union Station, take the train to Burbank Airport - South, walk to Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR) airport, fly to Paro Airport (PBH), then take the taxi to Thimphu.

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