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How to get fromLos Angeles to Svalbardby train or plane

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There are 2 ways to get from Los Angeles to Svalbard by train or plane

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  1. Train to San Diego International Airport, fly

    best
    1. Take the train from Los Angeles to San Diego Old Town Transportation Centertrain train
    2. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Svalbard Airport, Longyear (LYR)plane plane SAN - LYR
    43h 40m
    $644–2,184

  2. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Svalbard Airport, Longyear (LYR)plane plane LAX - LYR
    37h 23m
    $519–1,324

San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Svalbard Airport, Longyear (LYR) flights

Calendar3Weekly Planes
Duration40h 45mAverage Duration
Ticket$615Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 7,504.9 km
  • Duration: 43h 40m

What companies run services between Los Angeles, CA, USA and Svalbard, SJ?

Scandinavian Airlines and Finnair fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Svalbard Airport, Longyear (LYR) twice a week.

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