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There are 9 ways to get from Los Angeles to Chetumal by plane, bus, train, or car

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  1. Fly Los Angeles International Airport to Chetumal International Airport

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    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Chetumal International Airport (CTM)plane plane LAX - CTM
    11h 57m
    $2,461–9,506

  2. Bus via Guadalajara

    1. Take the bus from Los Angeles Downtown to Terminal Zapopanbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Terminal Milenio Zapopan to Terminal Central de Autobuses del Nortebus bus
    3. Take the bus from Terminal Central de Autobuses del Norte to Chetumalbus bus
    2d 16h
    $6,476–10,652

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Los Angeles to San Antonio Stationtrain train
    2. Take the bus from San Antonio to Monterreybus bus
    3. Take the bus from Monterrey to Cárdenasbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Huimanguillo to Escárcegabus bus
    5. Take the train from Estación Tren Maya Escárcega to Estación Tren Maya Chetumal Aeropuertotrain train
    2d 19h
    $17,248–27,188

  4. Drive  4,233.6 km

    1. Drive from Los Angeles to Chetumalcar car 4,233.6 km
    2d
    $10,671–15,413

  5. Train to Tijuana International Airport, fly to Chetumal International Airport

    1. Take the train from Los Angeles to San Diego Old Town Transportation Centertrain train
    2. Fly from Tijuana International Airport (TIJ) to Chetumal International Airport (CTM)plane plane TIJ - CTM
    13h 47m
    $4,646–11,073

  6. Fly John Wayne Airport Orange County to Chetumal International Airport

    1. Fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to Chetumal International Airport (CTM)plane plane SNA - CTM
    21h 28m
    $3,348–12,732

  7. Fly Los Angeles International Airport to Belize City Goldson Intl Apt, bus

    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Belize City Goldson Intl Apt (BZE)plane plane LAX - BZE
    2. Take the bus from Belize City to Chetumalbus bus
    11h 19m
    $3,661–18,636

  8. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Los Angeles to Moreliabus bus
    2. Take the bus from Morelia to Terminal Central de Autobuses del Nortebus bus
    3. Take the bus from Terminal Central de Autobuses del Norte to Chetumalbus bus
    3d
    $4,296–9,200

  9. Bus #2

    1. Take the bus from Los Angeles to Terminal Central de Autobuses del Nortebus bus
    2. Take the bus from Terminal Central de Autobuses del Norte to Chetumalbus bus
    3d 8h
    $5,631–8,035

Los Angeles to Chetumal by bus

Calendar14Weekly Buses
Duration2d 16hAverage Duration
Ticket$6,476Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 3,465.6 km
  • Duration: 11h 57m

What companies run services between Los Angeles, CA, USA and Chetumal, Mexico?

Volaris, Viva Aerobus, and two other airlines fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Chetumal International Airport (CTM) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Los Angeles Downtown to Chetumal via Terminal Zapopan, Terminal Milenio Zapopan, and Terminal Central de Autobuses del Norte in around 2d 16h.

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