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

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There are 4 ways to get from Los Angeles to Karakol by plane, bus, or train

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  1. Fly from Los Angeles 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 15m
    $337–1,131

  2. Fly from Burbank Bob Hope 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 23m
    $416–1,427

  3. Train to Ontario International Airport, fly, 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 10m
    $511–1,246

  4. Fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County, 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 32m
    $490–1,239

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

Calendar29Weekly Planes
Duration22h 20mAverage Duration
Ticket$319Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 11,718.1 km
  • Duration: 30h 15m

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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