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How to get fromLos Angeles to Pattayaby plane, bus, train, or shuttle

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

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  1. Fly Los Angeles International Airport to Suvarnabhumi Airport, bus

    best
    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK)plane plane LAX - BKK
    2. Take the bus from Suvarnabhumi Airport to Pattaya Jomtien Bus Stationbus bus
    23h 38m
    ฿13,492–26,772

  2. Train to Tijuana International Airport, fly to Suvarnabhumi Airport, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Los Angeles to San Diego Old Town Transportation Centertrain train
    2. Fly from Tijuana International Airport (TIJ) to Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK)plane plane TIJ - BKK
    3. Take the bus from Suvarnabhumi Airport to Pattaya Jomtien Bus Stationbus bus
    31h 32m
    ฿12,677–38,675

  3. Train to Ontario International Airport, fly to Suvarnabhumi Airport, bus

    1. Take the train from Los Angeles to Ontario Amtraktrain train
    2. Fly from Ontario International Airport (ONT) to Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK)plane plane ONT - BKK
    3. Take the bus from Suvarnabhumi Airport to Pattaya Jomtien Bus Stationbus bus
    24h 48m
    ฿17,710–49,223

  4. Fly Burbank Bob Hope Airport to Suvarnabhumi Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR) to Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK)plane plane BUR - BKK
    2. Take the bus from Suvarnabhumi Airport to Pattaya Jomtien Bus Stationbus bus
    26h 31m
    ฿15,464–55,653

  5. Fly John Wayne Airport Orange County to Suvarnabhumi Airport, bus

    1. Fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK)plane plane SNA - BKK
    2. Take the bus from Suvarnabhumi Airport to Pattaya Jomtien Bus Stationbus bus
    29h 28m
    ฿15,638–56,013

  6. Fly Los Angeles International Airport to Trat Airport, Private Transfer, bus

    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Trat Airport (TDX)plane plane LAX - TDX
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Ao Thammachat Pier to Utapao Airportshuttle bus
    3. Take the bus from Utapao Airport to Pattaya Bus Terminalbus bus
    29h 22m
    ฿23,649–52,959

  7. Fly Los Angeles International Airport to Don Mueang International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Don Mueang International Airport (DMK)plane plane LAX - DMK
    2. Take the bus from Mo Chit Bus Terminal to South Pattaya Wongsaithing Tour Bus Stopbus bus
    24h 55m
    ฿22,509–39,802

  8. Train to Ontario International Airport, fly to Don Mueang International Airport, bus

    1. Take the train from Los Angeles to Ontario Amtraktrain train
    2. Fly from Ontario International Airport (ONT) to Don Mueang International Airport (DMK)plane plane ONT - DMK
    3. Take the bus from Mo Chit Bus Terminal to South Pattaya Wongsaithing Tour Bus Stopbus bus
    27h 55m
    ฿19,727–56,253

Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) flights

Calendar80Weekly Planes
Duration20h 36mAverage Duration
Ticket฿10,497Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 13,440 km
  • Duration: 23h 38m

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

There is no direct connection from Los Angeles to Pattaya. However, you can take the bus to LAX Tom Bradley International Terminal, walk to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) airport, fly to Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK), walk to Nong Prue, Suvarnabhumi Airport, then take the bus to Pattaya Jomtien Bus Station. Alternatively, you can take the train to Ontario Amtrak, walk to Holt @ Plum, take the line 61 bus to Ontario Airport @ Terminal 2, walk to Ontario International Airport (ONT) airport, fly to Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK), walk to Nong Prue, Suvarnabhumi Airport, then take the bus to Pattaya Jomtien Bus Station.

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