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How to get fromLos Angeles to Mazatlan Airport (MZT)by plane, train, car, or bus

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There are 6 ways to get from Los Angeles to Mazatlan Airport (MZT) by plane, train, car, or bus

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  1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport

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    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to General Rafael Buelna International Airport (MZT)plane plane LAX - MZT
    5h 33m
    $3,729–10,216

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Los Angeles to Villa Uniónbus bus
    30h 39m
    $1,863–2,460

  3. Train, drive, bus

    1. Take the train from Los Angeles to Yuma Amtraktrain train
    2. Drive from Yuma Amtrak to San Luis Río Coloradocar car
    3. Take the bus from San Luis Río Colorado to Villa Uniónbus bus
    26h 17m
    $3,033–5,131

  4. Drive 1,966.3 km

    1. Drive from Los Angeles to Mazatlan Airport (MZT)car car 1,966.3 km
    22h 15m
    $3,780–5,460

  5. Train to Tijuana International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Los Angeles to San Diego Old Town Transportation Centertrain train
    2. Fly from Tijuana International Airport (TIJ) to General Rafael Buelna International Airport (MZT)plane plane TIJ - MZT
    9h 8m
    $2,001–5,700

  6. Bus via Hotel El Descanso

    1. Take the bus from Los Angeles Downtown to Mazatlánbus bus San José
    29h 15m
    $3,202–5,008

Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to General Rafael Buelna International Airport (MZT) flights

Calendar11Weekly Planes
Duration5h 4mAverage Duration
Ticket$1,903Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,706.4 km
  • Duration: 5h 33m

What companies run services between Los Angeles, CA, USA and Mazatlan Airport (MZT), Mexico?

Alaska Airlines, Inc., American Airlines, and Viva Aerobus fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to General Rafael Buelna International Airport (MZT) twice daily. Alternatively, Tufesa Mexico operates a bus from Los Angeles Downtown to Mazatlán 3 times a day. Tickets cost $2,800–4,502 and the journey takes 27h 30m.

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