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How to get fromLos Angeles to Ko Samuiby plane, train, or ferry

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There are 6 ways to get from Los Angeles to Ko Samui by plane, train, or ferry

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  1. Fly Los Angeles International Airport to Koh Samui Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Koh Samui Airport (USM)plane plane LAX - USM
    26h 45m
    ฿20,437–50,661

  2. Fly Los Angeles International Airport to Suvarnabhumi Airport, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK)plane plane LAX - BKK
    2. Take the ferry from Bangkok Khao San to Koh Tao Pierferry ferry
    3. Take the ferry from Koh Tao Songserm to Na Thon Koh Samui Songsermferry ferry
    32h 18m
    ฿14,217–30,991

  3. Train to Ontario International Airport, fly to Koh Samui Airport

    1. Take the train from Los Angeles to Ontario Amtraktrain train
    2. Fly from Ontario International Airport (ONT) to Koh Samui Airport (USM)plane plane ONT - USM
    28h 25m
    ฿23,943–66,364

  4. Fly Burbank Bob Hope Airport to Koh Samui Airport

    1. Fly from Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR) to Koh Samui Airport (USM)plane plane BUR - USM
    28h 36m
    ฿18,408–65,539

  5. Train to San Bernardino International Airport, fly to Koh Samui Airport

    1. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to San Bernardino - Downtowntrain train
    2. Fly from San Bernardino International Airport (SBD) to Koh Samui Airport (USM)plane plane SBD - USM
    31h 59m
    ฿24,583–65,751

  6. Fly John Wayne Airport Orange County to Koh Samui Airport

    1. Fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to Koh Samui Airport (USM)plane plane SNA - USM
    35h 27m
    ฿21,772–76,066

Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Koh Samui Airport (USM) flights

Calendar34Weekly Planes
Duration25h 43mAverage Duration
Ticket฿18,031Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 13,747.6 km
  • Duration: 26h 45m

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

Singapore Airlines, Scoot Tigerair, and five other airlines fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Koh Samui Airport (USM) 5 times a day.

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