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

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There are 4 ways to get from Los Angeles to Tibet by plane, bus, or train

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  1. Fly Los Angeles International Airport to Lhasa Gonggar Airport, bus

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    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Lhasa Gonggar Airport (LXA)plane plane LAX - LXA
    2. Take the bus from Lhasa Airport to Lhasa Civil Aviation Bureaubus bus
    24h 38m
    ¥3,094–9,132

  2. Fly Los Angeles International Airport to Nyingchi Mainling Airport, train

    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Nyingchi Mainling Airport (LZY)plane plane LAX - LZY
    2. Take the train from Nyingchi Station to Lhasatrain train
    27h 32m
    ¥3,988–12,307

  3. Fly Burbank Bob Hope Airport to Lhasa Gonggar Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR) to Lhasa Gonggar Airport (LXA)plane plane BUR - LXA
    2. Take the bus from Lhasa Airport to Lhasa Civil Aviation Bureaubus bus
    33h 40m
    ¥3,488–11,108

  4. Fly John Wayne Airport Orange County to Lhasa Gonggar Airport, bus

    1. Fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to Lhasa Gonggar Airport (LXA)plane plane SNA - LXA
    2. Take the bus from Lhasa Airport to Lhasa Civil Aviation Bureaubus bus
    36h 9m
    ¥3,961–11,214

Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Lhasa Gonggar Airport (LXA) flights

Calendar13Weekly Planes
Duration24h 4mAverage Duration
Ticket¥2,998Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 12,423.7 km
  • Duration: 24h 38m

What companies run services between Los Angeles, CA, USA and Tibet, China?

There is no direct connection from Los Angeles to Tibet. However, you can take the bus to LAX Tom Bradley International Terminal, walk to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) airport, fly to Lhasa Gonggar Airport (LXA), walk to Lhasa Airport, take the bus to Lhasa Civil Aviation Bureau, then take the taxi to Tibet. Alternatively, you can take the bus to LAX Tom Bradley International Terminal, walk to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) airport, fly to Nyingchi Mainling Airport (LZY), take the taxi to Nyingchi Station, take the train to Lhasa, then take the taxi to Tibet.

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