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There are 5 ways to get from Panama to Los Angeles by plane, bus, car, or train

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  1. Fly David to Los Angeles International Airport

    best
    1. Fly from David (DAV) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane DAV - LAX
    9h 57m
    $340–1,317

  2. Fly Tocumen International Airport 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 15m
    $290–954

  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 8h
    $422–528

  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 Tocumen International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport

    1. Fly from Tocumen International Airport (PTY) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane PTY - LAX
    10h 7m
    $447–653

David (DAV) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) flights

Calendar14Weekly Planes
Duration13h 49mAverage Duration
Ticket$338Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,905.1 mi
  • Duration: 9h 57m

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

Copa Airlines flies from David (DAV) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a subway from Fernandez de Cordoba to Los Angeles via Albrook, Terminal Albrook, Terminal Tica Bus, Terminal NicaBus, and Managua in around 5d 8h.

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