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How to get fromLos Angeles to Terlinguaby plane, bus, car, or train

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There are 9 ways to get from Los Angeles to Terlingua by plane, bus, car, or train

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  1. Fly Los Angeles International Airport to Midland International Airport, bus, drive

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    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Midland International Airport (MAF)plane plane LAX - MAF
    2. Take the bus from Midland/Odessa Airport to Presidio, TXbus bus
    3. Drive from Presidio, TX to Terlinguacar car
    14h 16m
    $154–500

  2. Train, bus, drive

    1. Take the train from Los Angeles to Alpine Amtrak Stationtrain train
    2. Take the bus from Alpine to Presidio, TXbus bus
    3. Drive from Presidio, TX to Terlinguacar car
    24h 57m
    $374–731

  3. Bus, drive via Midland

    1. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Midlandbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Midland / Odessa to Presidiobus bus
    3. Drive from Presidio to Terlinguacar car
    30h 4m

  4. Drive 1,076.3 mi

    1. Drive from Los Angeles to Terlinguacar car 1,076.3 mi
    18h 47m
    $197–284

  5. Fly Burbank Bob Hope Airport to Midland International Airport, bus, drive

    1. Fly from Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR) to Midland International Airport (MAF)plane plane BUR - MAF
    2. Take the bus from Midland/Odessa Airport to Presidio, TXbus bus
    3. Drive from Presidio, TX to Terlinguacar car
    13h 57m
    $163–546

  6. Train to Tijuana International Airport, fly to General Roberto Fierro Villalobos International Airport, bus, drive

    1. Take the train from Los Angeles to San Diego Old Town Transportation Centertrain train
    2. Fly from Tijuana International Airport (TIJ) to General Roberto Fierro Villalobos International Airport (CUU)plane plane TIJ - CUU
    3. Take the bus from Chihuahua to La Mulabus bus
    4. Drive from La Mula to Terlinguacar car
    12h 47m
    $166–444

  7. Fly Los Angeles International Airport to El Paso International Airport, bus, drive

    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to El Paso International Airport (ELP)plane plane LAX - ELP
    2. Take the bus from Ciudad Juárez to Chihuahuabus bus
    3. Take the bus from Chihuahua to La Mulabus bus
    4. Drive from La Mula to Terlinguacar car
    14h 53m
    $238–970

  8. Fly Burbank Bob Hope Airport to El Paso International Airport, bus, drive

    1. Fly from Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR) to El Paso International Airport (ELP)plane plane BUR - ELP
    2. Take the bus from Ciudad Juárez to Chihuahuabus bus
    3. Take the bus from Chihuahua to La Mulabus bus
    4. Drive from La Mula to Terlinguacar car
    16h 50m
    $257–1,066

  9. Bus, drive

    1. Take the bus from Los Angeles to Tijuana Central, B.C.bus bus
    2. Take the bus from Tijuana to Chihuahuabus bus
    3. Take the bus from Chihuahua to La Mulabus bus
    4. Drive from La Mula to Terlinguacar car
    31h 26m

Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Midland International Airport (MAF) flights

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Duration5h 35mAverage Duration
Ticket$86Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 1,290.5 mi
  • Duration: 14h 16m

What companies run services between Los Angeles, CA, USA and Terlingua, TX, USA?

There is no direct connection from Los Angeles to Terlingua. However, you can take the bus to LAX Tom Bradley International Terminal, walk to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) airport, fly to Midland International Airport (MAF), walk to Midland/Odessa Airport, take the bus to Presidio, TX, then drive to Terlingua. Alternatively, you can take a train from Los Angeles to Terlingua via Alpine Amtrak Station, Alpine, and Presidio, TX in around 24h 57m.

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