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

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

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  1. Fly to Los Angeles International Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Tocumen International Airport (PTY) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane PTY - LAX
    10h 1m
    $445–651

  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
    15h 9m
    $278–902

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Terminal Albrook to Terminal Tica Busbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Terminal NicaBus to Managuabus bus
    3. Take the bus from Managua to Los Angelesbus bus
    5d 7h
    $425–526

  4. Drive 3,784.3 mi

    1. Drive from Panama City to Los Angelescar car 3,784.3 mi
    3d 4h
    $834–1,204

  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
    13h 19m
    $310–1,028

  6. Fly to Burbank Bob Hope Airport

    1. Fly from Tocumen International Airport (PTY) to Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR)plane plane PTY - BUR
    13h 57m
    $324–1,148

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

Calendar28Weekly Planes
Duration7h 12mAverage Duration
Ticket$170Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 3,041 mi
  • Duration: 10h 1m

What companies run services between Panama City, 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. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Terminal Albrook to Los Angeles via Terminal Tica Bus, Terminal NicaBus, and Managua in around 5d 7h.

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