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

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There are 8 ways to get from Los Angeles to Kyoto by plane, bus, or train

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  1. Fly to Osaka International Airport, bus

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    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Osaka International Airport (ITM)plane plane LAX - ITM
    2. Take the bus from Osaka Airport to Kyoto Station Hachijou gatebus bus
    17h 23m
    ¥44,301–163,513

  2. Fly to Kansai International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Kansai International Airport (KIX)plane plane LAX - KIX
    2. Take the train from Kansai Airport to Kyōtotrain train
    16h 39m
    ¥44,901–164,013

  3. Fly to Kobe, train

    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Kobe (UKB)plane plane LAX - UKB
    2. Take the train from Shin Kobe to Kyototrain train
    19h 1m

  4. Fly to Chūbu Centrair International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Chūbu Centrair International Airport (NGO)plane plane LAX - NGO
    2. Take the train from Nagoya to Kyototrain train
    17h 42m

  5. Fly to Tokushima Airport, bus, train

    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Tokushima Airport (TKS)plane plane LAX - TKS
    2. Take the bus from Kousoku Naruto to Shin-Kobe Stationbus bus
    3. Take the train from Shin Kobe to Kyototrain train
    19h 59m

  6. Fly to Komatsu Airport, train

    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Komatsu Airport (KMQ)plane plane LAX - KMQ
    2. Take the train from Komatsu to Tsurugatrain train
    3. Take the train from Tsuruga to Kyōtotrain train
    20h 1m
    ¥59,501–216,713

  7. Fly to Tokyo International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Tokyo International Airport (HND)plane plane LAX - HND
    2. Take the train from Shin Yokohama to Kyototrain train
    17h 52m

  8. Fly to Narita International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Narita International Airport (NRT)plane plane LAX - NRT
    2. Take the train from 空港第2ビル Narita Airport Terminal 2·3 to Tōkyō Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Tōkyō Station to Kyototrain train
    18h 8m

Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Osaka International Airport (ITM) flights

Calendar56Weekly Planes
Duration14h 40mAverage Duration
Ticket¥42,733Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 9,247.7 km
  • Duration: 17h 23m

What companies run services between Los Angeles, CA, USA and Kyoto, Japan?

There is no direct connection from Los Angeles to Kyoto. However, you can take the bus to LAX Tom Bradley International Terminal, walk to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) airport, fly to Osaka International Airport (ITM), walk to Osaka Airport, then take the bus to Kyoto Station Hachijou gate. Alternatively, you can take the bus to LAX Tom Bradley International Terminal, walk to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) airport, fly to Kansai International Airport (KIX), walk to Kansai Airport, then take the train to Kyōto.

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