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How to get fromLos Angeles to Karakolby plane, bus, train, or car

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

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  1. Fly Los Angeles International Airport to Almaty International Airport, bus

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    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Almaty International Airport (ALA)plane plane LAX - ALA
    2. Take the bus from Almaty Sayran Bus Station to Karakolbus bus
    30h 20m
    $916–1,231

  2. Train to Tijuana International Airport, fly to Yining Airport, drive

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Los Angeles to San Diego Old Town Transportation Centertrain train
    2. Fly from Tijuana International Airport (TIJ) to Yining Airport (YIN)plane plane TIJ - YIN
    3. Drive from Yining Airport (YIN) to Karakolcar car
    36h 50m
    $588–1,771

  3. Fly Burbank Bob Hope Airport to Almaty International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR) to Almaty International Airport (ALA)plane plane BUR - ALA
    2. Take the bus from Almaty Sayran Bus Station to Karakolbus bus
    33h 8m
    $615–1,727

  4. Train to Ontario International Airport, fly to Almaty International Airport, bus

    1. Take the train from Los Angeles to Ontario Amtraktrain train
    2. Fly from Ontario International Airport (ONT) to Almaty International Airport (ALA)plane plane ONT - ALA
    3. Take the bus from Almaty Sayran Bus Station to Karakolbus bus
    33h 32m
    $722–1,545

  5. Fly John Wayne Airport Orange County to Almaty International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to Almaty International Airport (ALA)plane plane SNA - ALA
    2. Take the bus from Almaty Sayran Bus Station to Karakolbus bus
    35h 7m
    $670–1,438

Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Almaty International Airport (ALA) flights

Calendar29Weekly Planes
Duration22h 15mAverage Duration
Ticket$539Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 11,718.1 km
  • Duration: 30h 20m

What companies run services between Los Angeles, CA, USA and Karakol, Kyrgyzstan?

There is no direct connection from Los Angeles to Karakol. However, you can take the bus to LAX Tom Bradley International Terminal, walk to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) airport, fly to Almaty International Airport (ALA), walk to Ogareva, take the line 92 bus to Sayran, walk to Almaty Sayran Bus Station, then take the bus to Karakol. Alternatively, you can take the train to Burbank Airport - South, walk to Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR) airport, fly to Almaty International Airport (ALA), walk to Ogareva, take the line 92 bus to Sayran, walk to Almaty Sayran Bus Station, then take the bus to Karakol.

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