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How to get fromLos Angeles to San Carlosby plane, bus, taxi, or train

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There are 6 ways to get from Los Angeles to San Carlos by plane, bus, taxi, or train

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  1. Fly Los Angeles International Airport to Arturo Michelena International Airport, bus

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    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Arturo Michelena International Airport (VLN)plane plane LAX - VLN
    2. Take the bus from Big Low Center to San Carlosbus bus
    15h 9m
    $465–1,647

  2. Fly Los Angeles International Airport to Simón Bolívar International Airport, bus

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Simón Bolívar International Airport (CCS)plane plane LAX - CCS
    2. Take the bus from Terminal La Bandera to Big Low Centerbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Big Low Center to San Carlosbus bus
    18h 51m
    $306–1,059

  3. Fly Los Angeles International Airport to Jacinto Lara International Airport, bus, taxi

    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Jacinto Lara International Airport (BRM)plane plane LAX - BRM
    2. Take the bus from Barquisimeto to Sararebus bus
    3. Take the taxi from Sarare to Apartaderotaxi taxi
    4. Take the bus from Apartadero to Parque San Carlosbus bus
    18h 58m

  4. Train to San Diego International Airport, fly to Arturo Michelena International Airport, 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 Arturo Michelena International Airport (VLN)plane plane SAN - VLN
    3. Take the bus from Big Low Center to San Carlosbus bus
    21h 36m
    $487–1,715

  5. Train to Ontario International Airport, fly to Simón Bolívar International Airport, bus

    1. Take the train from Los Angeles to Ontario Amtraktrain train
    2. Fly from Ontario International Airport (ONT) to Simón Bolívar International Airport (CCS)plane plane ONT - CCS
    3. Take the bus from Terminal La Bandera to Big Low Centerbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Big Low Center to San Carlosbus bus
    22h 9m
    $352–1,273

  6. Fly John Wayne Airport Orange County to Simón Bolívar International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to Simón Bolívar International Airport (CCS)plane plane SNA - CCS
    2. Take the bus from Terminal La Bandera to Big Low Centerbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Big Low Center to San Carlosbus bus
    22h 50m
    $340–1,166

Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Arturo Michelena International Airport (VLN) flights

Calendar18Weekly Planes
Duration11h 8mAverage Duration
Ticket$435Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 5,899.5 km
  • Duration: 15h 9m

What companies run services between Los Angeles, CA, USA and San Carlos, Venezuela?

There is no direct connection from Los Angeles to San Carlos. However, you can take the bus to LAX Tom Bradley International Terminal, walk to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) airport, fly to Arturo Michelena International Airport (VLN), walk to Ibarren Borges, take the line 2 bus to Henry Ford, take the taxi to Big Low Center, then take the bus to San Carlos. Alternatively, you can take the bus to LAX Tom Bradley International Terminal, walk to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) airport, fly to Simón Bolívar International Airport (CCS), walk to Caracas Airport, take the bus to Plaza Miranda, take the taxi to Terminal La Bandera, take the bus to Big Low Center, then take the bus to San Carlos.

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