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How to get fromMadrid to Los Angelesby plane or train

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There are 5 ways to get from Madrid to Los Angeles by plane or train

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  1. Fly to Los Angeles International Airport

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    1. Fly from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane MAD - LAX
    15h 13m
    $398–1,215

  2. Fly to Ontario International Airport, train

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    1. Fly from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD) to Ontario International Airport (ONT)plane plane MAD - ONT
    2. Take the train from Rancho Cucamonga to L.A. Union Stationtrain train
    20h 43m
    $331–1,216

  3. Fly to San Diego International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane MAD - SAN
    2. Take the train from San Diego to Los Angelestrain train
    21h 36m
    $633–1,782

  4. Fly to Burbank Bob Hope Airport

    1. Fly from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD) to Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR)plane plane MAD - BUR
    19h 7m
    $357–1,312

  5. Fly to John Wayne Airport Orange County

    1. Fly from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD) to John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA)plane plane MAD - SNA
    22h 2m
    $391–1,420

Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) flights

Calendar44Weekly Planes
Duration15h 28mAverage Duration
Ticket$240Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 5,851.8 mi
  • Duration: 15h 13m

What companies run services between Madrid, Spain and Los Angeles, CA, USA?

Iberia, American Airlines, and Air Canada fly from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) every 4 hours.

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