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

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There are 5 ways to get from Los Angeles to Jerusalem by plane, train, or bus

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  1. Fly from Los Angeles International 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
    17h 13m
    ₪2,043–3,964

  2. Bus to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport, fly, train

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Los Angeles Airport, CA to Santa Barbara Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) to Ben Gurion Airport (TLV)plane plane SBA - TLV
    3. Take the train from נתב''ג to Yerushalayim/Yits'hak Navontrain train
    25h 58m
    ₪1,353–4,324

  3. Fly from Burbank Bob Hope Airport, train

    1. Fly from Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR) to Ben Gurion Airport (TLV)plane plane BUR - TLV
    2. Take the train from נתב''ג to Yerushalayim/Yits'hak Navontrain train
    22h 16m
    ₪1,440–4,854

  4. Train to Ontario International Airport, fly, train

    1. Take the train from Los Angeles to Ontario Amtraktrain train
    2. Fly from Ontario International Airport (ONT) to Ben Gurion Airport (TLV)plane plane ONT - TLV
    3. Take the train from נתב''ג to Yerushalayim/Yits'hak Navontrain train
    23h 13m
    ₪1,556–5,598

  5. Fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County, train

    1. Fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to Ben Gurion Airport (TLV)plane plane SNA - TLV
    2. Take the train from נתב''ג to Yerushalayim/Yits'hak Navontrain train
    25h 50m
    ₪2,152–4,481

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

Calendar29Weekly Planes
Duration16h 35mAverage Duration
Ticket₪1,387Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 12,233.4 km
  • Duration: 17h 13m

What companies run services between Los Angeles, CA, USA and Jerusalem, Israel?

There is no direct connection from Los Angeles to Jerusalem. However, you can take the bus to LAX Tom Bradley International Terminal, walk to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) airport, fly to Ben Gurion Airport (TLV), walk to נתב''ג, then take the train to Yerushalayim/Yits'hak Navon. Alternatively, you can take the train to Burbank Airport - South, walk to Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR) airport, fly to Ben Gurion Airport (TLV), walk to נתב''ג, then take the train to Yerushalayim/Yits'hak Navon.

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