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How to get fromLos Angeles to Shetland Islandsby plane, bus, train, or ferry

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There are 6 ways to get from Los Angeles to Shetland Islands by plane, bus, train, or ferry

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  1. Fly Los Angeles International Airport to Lerwick, bus

    best
    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Lerwick (LSI)plane plane LAX - LSI
    2. Take the bus from Terminal to Harrison Squarebus bus
    21h 13m

  2. Fly Los Angeles International Airport to Aberdeen Airport, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ)plane plane LAX - ABZ
    2. Take the ferry from Aberdeen Ferry Terminal to Lerwick Shetland Holmsgarth Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    31h 43m
    £303–911

  3. Train to Ontario International Airport, fly to Lerwick, bus

    1. Take the train from Los Angeles to Ontario Amtraktrain train
    2. Fly from Ontario International Airport (ONT) to Lerwick (LSI)plane plane ONT - LSI
    3. Take the bus from Terminal to Harrison Squarebus bus
    28h 48m

  4. Fly Burbank Bob Hope Airport to Lerwick, bus

    1. Fly from Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR) to Lerwick (LSI)plane plane BUR - LSI
    2. Take the bus from Terminal to Harrison Squarebus bus
    26h 1m

  5. Fly John Wayne Airport Orange County to Lerwick, bus

    1. Fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to Lerwick (LSI)plane plane SNA - LSI
    2. Take the bus from Terminal to Harrison Squarebus bus
    28h 35m

  6. Fly Santa Monica to Lerwick, bus

    1. Fly from Santa Monica (SMO) to Lerwick (LSI)plane plane SMO - LSI
    2. Take the bus from Terminal to Harrison Squarebus bus
    27h 9m

Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Lerwick (LSI) flights

Calendar24Weekly Planes
Duration18h 59mAverage Duration
Ticket£530Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 5,100.7 mi
  • Duration: 21h 13m

What companies run services between Los Angeles, CA, USA and Shetland Islands, Scotland?

There is no direct connection from Los Angeles to Shetland Islands. However, you can take the bus to LAX Tom Bradley International Terminal, walk to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) airport, fly to Lerwick (LSI), walk to Terminal, take the bus to Harrison Square, walk to Esplanade, then take the bus to Road End. 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 Lerwick (LSI), walk to Terminal, take the bus to Harrison Square, walk to Esplanade, then take the bus to Road End.

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