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How to get fromLos Angeles to Koh Lantaby plane, ferry, train, or bus

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There are 8 ways to get from Los Angeles to Koh Lanta by plane, ferry, train, or bus

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  1. Fly Los Angeles International Airport to Phuket International Airport, Speedboat

    best
    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Phuket International Airport (HKT)plane plane LAX - HKT
    2. Take the ferry from Phuket Rassada Pier to Koh Lantaferry ferry
    26h 5m
    ฿15,197–34,943

  2. Fly Los Angeles International Airport to Penang International Airport, bus, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Penang International Airport (PEN)plane plane LAX - PEN
    2. Take the bus from Sungai Nibong Bus Terminal to Alor Setarbus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Kuala Kedah to Langkawi Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    4. Take the ferry from Kuah Ferry Terminal to Koh Lantaferry ferry
    36h 53m
    ฿13,436–40,527

  3. Fly Los Angeles International Airport to Langkawi International Airport, ferry

    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Langkawi International Airport (LGK)plane plane LAX - LGK
    2. Take the ferry from Kuah Ferry Terminal to Koh Lantaferry ferry
    30h 8m
    ฿22,432–86,383

  4. Train to Ontario International Airport, fly to Phuket International Airport, Speedboat

    1. Take the train from Los Angeles to Ontario Amtraktrain train
    2. Fly from Ontario International Airport (ONT) to Phuket International Airport (HKT)plane plane ONT - HKT
    3. Take the ferry from Phuket Rassada Pier to Koh Lantaferry ferry
    28h 55m
    ฿20,417–57,397

  5. Fly Los Angeles International Airport to Krabi Airport, ferry, Speedboat

    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Krabi Airport (KBV)plane plane LAX - KBV
    2. Take the ferry from Kong Ka Pier, Krabi to Phi Phi Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    3. Take the ferry from Phi Phi Ferry Terminal to Koh Lantaferry ferry
    29h 9m
    ฿20,332–51,373

  6. Fly Los Angeles International Airport to Hat Yai, ferry

    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
    3. Take the ferry from Koh Lipe to Koh Lantaferry ferry
    32h 40m
    ฿24,802–65,523

  7. Fly Los Angeles International Airport to Trang Airport, ferry

    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Trang Airport (TST)plane plane LAX - TST
    2. Take the ferry from Hat Yao Pier to Koh Lantaferry ferry
    32h 5m
    ฿22,182–54,203

  8. Fly Los Angeles International Airport to Koh Samui Airport, ferry, Speedboat

    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 Town Hotel Transferferry ferry
    3. Take the ferry from Kong Ka Pier, Krabi to Phi Phi Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    4. Take the ferry from Phi Phi Ferry Terminal to Koh Lantaferry ferry
    34h 20m
    ฿25,932–38,723

Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Phuket International Airport (HKT) flights

Calendar35Weekly Planes
Duration22h 9mAverage Duration
Ticket฿12,931Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 14,091.1 km
  • Duration: 26h 5m

What companies run services between Los Angeles, CA, USA and Koh Lanta, Thailand?

There is no direct connection from Los Angeles to Koh Lanta. However, you can take the bus to LAX Tom Bradley International Terminal, walk to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) airport, fly to Phuket International Airport (HKT), walk to Mai Khao, Phuket International Airport, take the bus to Ranghill Station, take the taxi to Phuket Rassada Pier, then take the ferry to Koh Lanta. Alternatively, you can take the bus to LAX Tom Bradley International Terminal, walk to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) airport, fly to Langkawi International Airport (LGK), take the taxi to Kuah Ferry Terminal, then take the ferry to Koh Lanta.

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