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How to get fromPanama Canal to Los Angelesby plane, taxi, bus, car, or train

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

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  1. Fly to Los Angeles International Airport

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    1. Fly from Tocumen International Airport (PTY) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane PTY - LAX
    11h 16m
    $464–671

  2. Fly to Ontario International Airport, train

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Tocumen International Airport (PTY) to Ontario International Airport (ONT)plane plane PTY - ONT
    2. Take the train from Rancho Cucamonga to L.A. Union Stationtrain train
    16h 22m
    $297–922

  3. Taxi, bus

    1. Take the taxi from Panama Canal to La Chorrerataxi taxi
    2. Take the bus from La Chorrera to Terminal Tica Busbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Terminal NicaBus to Managuabus bus
    4. Take the bus from Managua to Los Angelesbus bus
    5d 7h
    $434–537

  4. Drive 3,789 mi

    1. Drive from Panama Canal to Los Angelescar car 3,789 mi
    3d 5h
    $835–1,205

  5. Fly to San Diego International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Tocumen International Airport (PTY) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane PTY - SAN
    2. Take the train from San Diego to Los Angelestrain train
    14h 34m
    $329–1,048

  6. Fly to Burbank Bob Hope Airport

    1. Fly from Tocumen International Airport (PTY) to Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR)plane plane PTY - BUR
    15h 12m
    $343–1,168

Tocumen International Airport (PTY) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) flights

Calendar28Weekly Planes
Duration7h 17mAverage Duration
Ticket$170Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 3,055.7 mi
  • Duration: 11h 16m

What companies run services between Panama Canal, Panama and Los Angeles, CA, USA?

Copa Airlines and Aeroméxico fly from Tocumen International Airport (PTY) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) 4 times a day.

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