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How to get fromSanta Monica to Readingby plane, train, or bus

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There are 7 ways to get from Santa Monica to Reading by plane, train, or bus

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  1. Fly Los Angeles International Airport to London Heathrow Airport, train

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    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane plane LAX - LHR
    2. Take the train from Hayes And Harlington Station to Readingtrain train
    14h 30m
    £243–849

  2. Fly Burbank Bob Hope Airport to London Heathrow Airport, train

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane plane BUR - LHR
    2. Take the train from Hayes And Harlington Station to Readingtrain train
    17h 2m
    £225–799

  3. Fly Los Angeles International Airport to London City Airport, train

    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to London City Airport (LCY)plane plane LAX - LCY
    2. Take the train from London Paddington to Readingtrain train
    17h 46m
    £293–831

  4. Fly Long Beach Airport to London Heathrow Airport, train

    1. Fly from Long Beach Airport (LGB) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane plane LGB - LHR
    2. Take the train from Hayes And Harlington Station to Readingtrain train
    18h 21m
    £355–1,249

  5. Bus to John Wayne Airport Orange County, fly to London Heathrow Airport, train

    1. Take the bus from Flower / 7th to Disneyland Employee's Entrancebus bus
    2. Fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane plane SNA - LHR
    3. Take the train from Hayes And Harlington Station to Readingtrain train
    20h 23m
    £278–953

  6. Fly Santa Monica to London Heathrow Airport, train

    1. Fly from Santa Monica (SMO) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane plane SMO - LHR
    2. Take the train from Hayes And Harlington Station to Readingtrain train
    17h 12m
    £273–997

  7. Train to San Diego International Airport, fly to London Heathrow Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Los Angeles to San Diego Old Town Transportation Centertrain train
    2. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane plane SAN - LHR
    3. Take the train from Hayes And Harlington Station to Readingtrain train
    18h 49m
    £464–979

Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR) flights

Calendar97Weekly Planes
Duration11h 53mAverage Duration
Ticket£169Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 5,483.9 mi
  • Duration: 14h 30m

What companies run services between Santa Monica, CA, USA and Reading, England?

There is no direct connection from Santa Monica to Reading. However, you can take the line 3 bus to LAX/Metro Transit Center, walk to Metro Transit Center Bay 2, take the bus to LAX Terminal 1, walk to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) airport, fly to London Heathrow Airport (LHR), walk to Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3, take the train to Hayes And Harlington Station, then take the train to Reading. Alternatively, you can take the line 3 bus to LAX/Metro Transit Center, walk to Metro Transit Center Bay 2, take the bus to LAX Terminal 1, walk to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) airport, fly to London City Airport (LCY), walk to London City Airport, take the line 474 bus to Custom House Station, walk to Custom House, take the train to London Paddington, then take the train to Reading.

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