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How to get fromLos Angeles to Luang Prabangby plane, train, or bus

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There are 4 ways to get from Los Angeles to Luang Prabang by plane, train, or bus

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  1. Fly Los Angeles International Airport to Luang Prabang International Airport

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    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Luang Prabang International Airport (LPQ)plane plane LAX - LPQ
    25h 30m
    $710–1,916

  2. Fly Los Angeles International Airport to Jinghong, train

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Jinghong (JHG)plane plane LAX - JHG
    2. Take the train from Xishuangbanna Station to Luang Prabang stationtrain train
    26h 46m
    $461–1,356

  3. Train to Ontario International Airport, fly to Luang Prabang International Airport

    1. Take the train from Los Angeles to Ontario Amtraktrain train
    2. Fly from Ontario International Airport (ONT) to Luang Prabang International Airport (LPQ)plane plane ONT - LPQ
    26h 56m
    $816–2,130

  4. Fly Los Angeles International Airport to Wattay International Airport, Minivan, train

    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Wattay International Airport (VTE)plane plane LAX - VTE
    2. Take the bus from Vientiane Northern Bus Station to Vang Vieng Bus Terminalbus bus
    3. Take the train from Vang Vieng to Luang Prabang Naluang Terminaltrain train
    28h 36m
    $687–1,267

Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Luang Prabang International Airport (LPQ) flights

Calendar9Weekly Planes
Duration23hAverage Duration
Ticket$677Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 12,674.4 km
  • Duration: 25h 30m

What companies run services between Los Angeles, CA, USA and Luang Prabang, Laos?

China Airlines, Vietnam Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Luang Prabang International Airport (LPQ) once daily.

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