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

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

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  1. Fly Los Angeles International Airport to Comodoro Arturo Merino Benítez International Airport, Tour

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    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Comodoro Arturo Merino Benítez International Airport (SCL)plane plane LAX - SCL
    2. Take the bus from Santiago to Ski Portillobus bus
    19h 47m
    $459–1,306

  2. Fly Los Angeles International Airport to Governor Francisco Gabrielli International Airport, bus

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Governor Francisco Gabrielli International Airport (MDZ)plane plane LAX - MDZ
    2. Take the bus from Terminal Mendoza to Las Cuevasbus bus
    21h 5m
    $265–940

  3. Train to San Diego International Airport, fly to Comodoro Arturo Merino Benítez International Airport, Tour

    1. Take the train from Los Angeles to San Diego Old Town Transportation Centertrain train
    2. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Comodoro Arturo Merino Benítez International Airport (SCL)plane plane SAN - SCL
    3. Take the bus from Santiago to Ski Portillobus bus
    25h 11m
    $359–948

  4. Bus to Meadows Field Airport, fly to Comodoro Arturo Merino Benítez International Airport, Tour

    1. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Bakersfield Train Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Meadows Field Airport (BFL) to Comodoro Arturo Merino Benítez International Airport (SCL)plane plane BFL - SCL
    3. Take the bus from Santiago to Ski Portillobus bus
    29h 9m
    $423–1,252

Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Comodoro Arturo Merino Benítez International Airport (SCL) flights

Calendar24Weekly Planes
Duration13h 3mAverage Duration
Ticket$202Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 9,180.2 km
  • Duration: 19h 47m

What companies run services between Los Angeles, CA, USA and Portillo, Chile?

There is no direct connection from Los Angeles to Portillo. However, you can take the bus to LAX Tom Bradley International Terminal, walk to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) airport, fly to Comodoro Arturo Merino Benítez International Airport (SCL), walk to Estación de Buses Aeropuerto Internacional Arturo Merino Benítez, take the bus to PJ2003-Parada 2 / EIM Pajaritos, walk to Pajaritos Dirección Los Domínicos, take the subway to Escuela Militar Dirección Los Domínicos, walk to PC876-Parada 5 /, take the bus to PC322-Parada 1 / Mall Parque Arauco, then take the bus to Ski Portillo. Alternatively, you can take the bus to LAX Tom Bradley International Terminal, walk to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) airport, fly to Governor Francisco Gabrielli International Airport (MDZ), take the taxi to Terminal Mendoza, take the bus to Las Cuevas, then drive to Portillo.

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