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How to get fromLos Angeles to Galwayby plane, bus, or train

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There are 6 ways to get from Los Angeles to Galway by plane, bus, or train

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  1. Fly Los Angeles International Airport 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
    17h 41m
    €303–1,033

  2. Fly Los Angeles International Airport 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
    16h 54m
    €386–948

  3. Fly Burbank Bob Hope Airport to Shannon Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR) to Shannon Airport (SNN)plane plane BUR - SNN
    2. Take the bus from Shannon Airport to Galway Ceanntbus bus
    21h 44m
    €352–1,330

  4. Fly Los Angeles International Airport 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
    18h 55m
    €303–1,133

  5. Fly Los Angeles International Airport 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
    20h 20m
    €306–1,138

  6. Fly John Wayne Airport Orange County to Shannon Airport, bus

    1. Fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to Shannon Airport (SNN)plane plane SNA - SNN
    2. Take the bus from Shannon Airport to Galway Ceanntbus bus
    20h 31m
    €372–1,245

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

Calendar42Weekly Planes
Duration13h 30mAverage Duration
Ticket€281Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 8,338.8 km
  • Duration: 17h 41m

What companies run services between Los Angeles, CA, USA and Galway, Ireland?

There is no direct connection from Los Angeles to Galway. However, you can take the bus to LAX Tom Bradley International Terminal, walk to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) airport, fly to Shannon Airport (SNN), walk to Shannon Airport, then take the bus to Galway Ceannt. Alternatively, you can take the bus to LAX Tom Bradley International Terminal, walk to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) airport, 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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