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How to get fromLos Angeles to Popayánby plane, train, or bus

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

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  1. Fly Los Angeles International Airport to Popayan Airport

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    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Popayan Airport (PPN)plane plane LAX - PPN
    15h 23m
    $228–863

  2. Fly Los Angeles International Airport to Cali, bus

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Cali (CLO)plane plane LAX - CLO
    2. Take the bus from Terminal de Transporte Cali to Terminal Popayánbus bus
    16h 16m
    $186–683

  3. Train to Ontario International Airport, fly to Popayan Airport

    1. Take the train from Los Angeles to Ontario Amtraktrain train
    2. Fly from Ontario International Airport (ONT) to Popayan Airport (PPN)plane plane ONT - PPN
    17h 35m
    $342–923

  4. Train to San Diego International Airport, fly to Cali, bus

    1. Take the train from Los Angeles to San Diego Old Town Transportation Centertrain train
    2. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Cali (CLO)plane plane SAN - CLO
    3. Take the bus from Terminal de Transporte Cali to Terminal Popayánbus bus
    21h 16m
    $190–691

  5. Fly Los Angeles International Airport to Pitalito, bus

    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Pitalito (PTX)plane plane LAX - PTX
    2. Take the bus from Pitalito to Terminal Popayánbus bus
    24h 57m
    $331–1,237

Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Popayan Airport (PPN) flights

Calendar38Weekly Planes
Duration14h 15mAverage Duration
Ticket$227Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 5,591.6 km
  • Duration: 15h 23m

What companies run services between Los Angeles, CA, USA and Popayán, Colombia?

Avianca - Aerovías del Continente Americano S.A., Easyfly, and four other airlines fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Popayan Airport (PPN) 5 times a day.

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