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How to get fromMadrid to Santa Monicaby plane, train, or bus

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There are 4 ways to get from Madrid to Santa Monica by plane, train, or bus

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  1. Fly to Los Angeles International Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane MAD - LAX
    15h 38m
    $415–1,009

  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
    21h 51m
    $375–1,321

  3. 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 44m
    $415–1,507

  4. Fly to John Wayne Airport Orange County, bus

    1. Fly from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD) to John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA)plane plane MAD - SNA
    2. Take the bus from Disneyland Employee's Entrance to Figueroa / Picobus bus
    22h 56m
    $428–1,511

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

Calendar45Weekly Planes
Duration15h 16mAverage Duration
Ticket$274Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 5,855.7 mi
  • Duration: 15h 38m

What companies run services between Madrid, Spain and Santa Monica, 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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