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How to get fromLos Angeles to La Rochelleby plane, train, or bus

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There are 5 ways to get from Los Angeles to La Rochelle by plane, train, or bus

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  1. Fly to Nantes Atlantique Airport, train

    best
    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE)plane plane LAX - NTE
    2. Take the train from Nantes to La Rochelle Villetrain train
    18h 30m
    €308–1,068

  2. Fly to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport, train

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD)plane plane LAX - BOD
    2. Take the train from Bordeaux Saint-Jean to La Rochelletrain train
    19h 29m
    €289–1,023

  3. Fly to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport, train

    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG)plane plane LAX - CDG
    2. Take the train from Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 to La Rochelle Villetrain train
    18h 7m
    €432–1,266

  4. Fly to Rennes-Saint-Jacques Airport, bus, train

    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Rennes-Saint-Jacques Airport (RNS)plane plane LAX - RNS
    2. Take the bus from Rennes - Bus Station to Nantes - Multimodal Interchange Hubbus bus
    3. Take the train from Nantes to La Rochelle Villetrain train
    21h 28m
    €469–1,684

  5. Fly to Paris Orly Airport, train

    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Paris Orly Airport (ORY)plane plane LAX - ORY
    2. Take the train from Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 to La Rochelle Villetrain train
    18h 11m
    €538–1,362

Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE) flights

Calendar23Weekly Planes
Duration14h 17mAverage Duration
Ticket€273Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 9,228.7 km
  • Duration: 18h 30m

What companies run services between Los Angeles, CA, USA and La Rochelle, France?

There is no direct connection from Los Angeles to La Rochelle. However, you can take the bus to LAX Tom Bradley International Terminal, walk to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) airport, fly to Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE), walk to Aéroport, take the bus to Gare Sud, walk to Nantes, then take the train to La Rochelle Ville. Alternatively, you can take the bus to LAX Tom Bradley International Terminal, walk to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) airport, fly to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD), walk to Aéroport, take the vehicle to Gare Saint-Jean, walk to Bordeaux Saint-Jean, then take the train to La Rochelle.

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