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How to get fromLos Angeles to São Franciscoby plane, bus, or train

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

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  1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport, bus

    best
    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Montes Claros (MOC)plane plane LAX - MOC
    2. Take the bus from Terminal Rodoviário de Montes Claros to Terminal Rodoviário Sancho Ribas de São Franciscobus bus
    22h 10m
    R$3,323–6,696

  2. Fly from Burbank Bob Hope Airport, bus

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR) to Montes Claros (MOC)plane plane BUR - MOC
    2. Take the bus from Terminal Rodoviário de Montes Claros to Terminal Rodoviário Sancho Ribas de São Franciscobus bus
    25h 42m
    R$3,119–11,177

  3. Train to Ontario International Airport, fly, bus

    1. Take the train from Los Angeles to Ontario Amtraktrain train
    2. Fly from Ontario International Airport (ONT) to Montes Claros (MOC)plane plane ONT - MOC
    3. Take the bus from Terminal Rodoviário de Montes Claros to Terminal Rodoviário Sancho Ribas de São Franciscobus bus
    27h 30m
    R$3,453–12,264

  4. Fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County, bus

    1. Fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to Montes Claros (MOC)plane plane SNA - MOC
    2. Take the bus from Terminal Rodoviário de Montes Claros to Terminal Rodoviário Sancho Ribas de São Franciscobus bus
    26h 29m
    R$3,344–12,233

Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Montes Claros (MOC) flights

Calendar12Weekly Planes
Duration16h 32mAverage Duration
TicketR$3,392Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 9,881.7 km
  • Duration: 22h 10m

What companies run services between Los Angeles, CA, USA and São Francisco, Brazil?

There is no direct connection from Los Angeles to São Francisco. However, you can take the bus to LAX Tom Bradley International Terminal, walk to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) airport, fly to Montes Claros (MOC), take the taxi to Terminal Rodoviário de Montes Claros, then take the bus to Terminal Rodoviário Sancho Ribas de São Francisco. 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 Montes Claros (MOC), take the taxi to Terminal Rodoviário de Montes Claros, then take the bus to Terminal Rodoviário Sancho Ribas de São Francisco.

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