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How to get fromLos Angeles to Ko Lipeby plane, ferry, car ferry, tram, or train

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There are 5 ways to get from Los Angeles to Ko Lipe by plane, ferry, car ferry, tram, or train

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  1. Fly to Hat Yai, ferry

    best
    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Hat Yai (HDY)plane plane LAX - HDY
    2. Take the ferry from Hat Yai Airport to Bundhaya Beach Ko Lipeferry ferry
    29h 40m
    ฿16,254–44,626

  2. Fly to Penang International Airport, car ferry, tram, train, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Penang International Airport (PEN)plane plane LAX - PEN
    2. Take the carferry from Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminal to Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminalcarferry car ferry
    3. Take the tram from Butterworth to Padang Besartram tram
    4. Take the train from Padang Besar to Hat Yaitrain train
    5. Take the ferry from Hat Yai station to Bundhaya Beach Ko Lipeferry ferry
    35h 23m
    ฿10,840–31,167

  3. Fly to Krabi Airport, ferry

    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Krabi Airport (KBV)plane plane LAX - KBV
    2. Take the ferry from Krabi Airport to Koh Lipeferry ferry
    32h 10m
    ฿15,854–43,126

  4. Fly to Phuket International Airport, Speedboat

    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Phuket International Airport (HKT)plane plane LAX - HKT
    2. Take the ferry from Rassada Pier Phuket to Koh Lipeferry ferry
    30h 20m
    ฿14,099–19,246

  5. Fly to Koh Samui Airport, ferry

    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Koh Samui Airport (USM)plane plane LAX - USM
    2. Take the ferry from Thong Sala Koh Phangan to Krabi Bus Terminalferry ferry
    3. Take the ferry from Krabi Bus Terminal to Koh Lipeferry ferry
    38h 25m
    ฿24,321–63,493

Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Hat Yai (HDY) flights

Calendar32Weekly Planes
Duration23h 52mAverage Duration
Ticket฿15,514Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 14,058.9 km
  • Duration: 29h 40m

What companies run services between Los Angeles, CA, USA and Ko Lipe, Thailand?

There is no direct connection from Los Angeles to Ko Lipe. However, you can take the bus to LAX Tom Bradley International Terminal, walk to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) airport, fly to Hat Yai (HDY), walk to Hat Yai Airport, then take the ferry to Bundhaya Beach Ko Lipe. Alternatively, you can take the bus to LAX Tom Bradley International Terminal, walk to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) airport, fly to Krabi Airport (KBV), walk to Krabi Airport, then take the ferry to Koh Lipe.

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