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How to get fromLos Angeles to Plovdivby plane, train, night train, bus, or shuttle

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There are 4 ways to get from Los Angeles to Plovdiv by plane, train, night train, bus, or shuttle

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  1. Fly to Sofia Airport, train

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    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Sofia Airport (SOF)plane plane LAX - SOF
    2. Take the train from Iskarsko Shose to Plovdivtrain train
    20h 9m
    $341–1,219

  2. Fly to Bucharest Otopeni, night train, train

    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Bucharest Otopeni (OTP)plane plane LAX - OTP
    2. Take the nighttrain from Bucharest to Dimitrovgradnighttrain night train
    3. Take the train from Dimitrovgrad to Plovdivtrain train
    23h 50m
    $516–949

  3. Fly to Istanbul, bus, train

    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Istanbul (IST)plane plane LAX - IST
    2. Take the bus from İstanbul Beşyüzevler to Harmanlibus bus
    3. Take the train from Harmanli to Plovdivtrain train
    24h 11m
    $484–991

  4. Fly to Belgrade Nikola Tesla Airport, shuttle, train

    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Belgrade Nikola Tesla Airport (BEG)plane plane LAX - BEG
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Belgrade, Nikola Tesla Airport to Nišshuttle bus
    3. Take a shuttle bus from Niš to Sofia Airportshuttle bus
    4. Take the train from Iskarsko Shose to Plovdivtrain train
    26h 26m

Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Sofia Airport (SOF) flights

Calendar32Weekly Planes
Duration15h 56mAverage Duration
Ticket$335Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 10,821.8 km
  • Duration: 20h 9m

What companies run services between Los Angeles, CA, USA and Plovdiv, Bulgaria?

There is no direct connection from Los Angeles to Plovdiv. However, you can take the bus to LAX Tom Bradley International Terminal, walk to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) airport, fly to Sofia Airport (SOF), walk to Sofia Airport, take the subway to Sofia Iskarsko Shose, walk to Iskarsko Shose, then take the train to Plovdiv. Alternatively, you can take the bus to LAX Tom Bradley International Terminal, walk to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) airport, fly to Bucharest Otopeni (OTP), walk to Aeroport Henri Coandă T1 (Otopeni), take the train to Bucharest, walk to Bucharest North, take the vehicle to Dimitrovgrad, walk to Dimitrovgrad, then take the train to Plovdiv.

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