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

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There are 6 ways to get from Los Angeles to Tarawa by plane, train, or bus

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  1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Bonriki International Airport (TRW)plane plane LAX - TRW
    18h 51m
    $1,410–9,516

  2. Bus to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport, fly

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Los Angeles Airport, CA to Santa Barbara Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) to Bonriki International Airport (TRW)plane plane SBA - TRW
    2d 14h
    $780–2,501

  3. Train to San Diego International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Los Angeles to San Diego Old Town Transportation Centertrain train
    2. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Bonriki International Airport (TRW)plane plane SAN - TRW
    2d 1h
    $942–3,283

  4. Bus to Palm Springs International Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Palm Springs Airport Amtrak Bus Stopbus bus
    2. Fly from Palm Springs International Airport (PSP) to Bonriki International Airport (TRW)plane plane PSP - TRW
    27h 36m
    $1,540–11,064

  5. Fly from Burbank Bob Hope Airport

    1. Fly from Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR) to Bonriki International Airport (TRW)plane plane BUR - TRW
    21h 58m
    $1,609–11,012

  6. Bus to Meadows Field Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Bakersfield Train Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Meadows Field Airport (BFL) to Bonriki International Airport (TRW)plane plane BFL - TRW
    28h 5m
    $1,544–11,066

Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Bonriki International Airport (TRW) flights

Calendar2Weekly Planes
Duration15h 40mAverage Duration
Ticket$1,411Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 7,990.8 km
  • Duration: 18h 51m

What companies run services between Los Angeles, CA, USA and Tarawa, Kiribati?

Fiji Airways flies from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Bonriki International Airport (TRW) twice a week.

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