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How to get fromLos Angeles to Vilcabambaby plane, bus, taxi, train, or car

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There are 6 ways to get from Los Angeles to Vilcabamba by plane, bus, taxi, train, or car

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  1. Fly Los Angeles International Airport to Cuenca, bus

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    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Cuenca (CUE)plane plane LAX - CUE
    2. Take the bus from Terminal Terrestre de Cuenca to Lojabus bus
    3. Take the bus from Loja to Vilcabambabus bus
    20h 4m
    $216–786

  2. Fly Los Angeles International Airport to Loja, taxi

    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Loja (LOH)plane plane LAX - LOH
    2. Take the taxi from Loja (LOH) to Vilcabambataxi taxi
    15h 23m
    $363–1,258

  3. Train to Ontario International Airport, fly to Loja, taxi

    1. Take the train from Los Angeles to Ontario Amtraktrain train
    2. Fly from Ontario International Airport (ONT) to Loja (LOH)plane plane ONT - LOH
    3. Take the taxi from Loja (LOH) to Vilcabambataxi taxi
    20h 37m
    $419–1,472

  4. Fly Los Angeles International Airport to Mariscal Sucre International Airport, car, bus

    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Mariscal Sucre International Airport (UIO)plane plane LAX - UIO
    2. Drive from Quito Airport to Quitocar car
    3. Take the bus from Terminal Terrestre Quitumbe to Lojabus bus
    4. Take the bus from Loja to Vilcabambabus bus
    26h 29m
    $381–672

  5. Fly Los Angeles International Airport to Tumbes, bus

    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Tumbes (TBP)plane plane LAX - TBP
    2. Take the bus from Huaquillas to Yantzazabus bus
    3. Take the bus from Yantzaza to Lojabus bus
    4. Take the bus from Loja to Vilcabambabus bus
    22h 34m
    $503–1,443

  6. Fly Los Angeles International Airport to Santa Rosa Regional Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Santa Rosa Regional Airport (ETR)plane plane LAX - ETR
    2. Take the bus from La Avanzada to Catamayobus bus
    3. Take the bus from Loja to Vilcabambabus bus
    20h 26m
    $297–1,008

Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Cuenca (CUE) flights

Calendar22Weekly Planes
Duration13h 58mAverage Duration
Ticket$208Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 6,080.1 km
  • Duration: 20h 4m

What companies run services between Los Angeles, CA, USA and Vilcabamba, Ecuador?

There is no direct connection from Los Angeles to Vilcabamba. However, you can take the bus to LAX Tom Bradley International Terminal, walk to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) airport, fly to Cuenca (CUE), walk to Terminal Terrestre de Cuenca, take the bus to Loja, then take the bus to Vilcabamba. Alternatively, you can take the bus to LAX Tom Bradley International Terminal, walk to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) airport, fly to Loja (LOH), then take the taxi to Vilcabamba.

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