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How to get fromScotland to Los Angelesby plane, train, or bus

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There are 6 ways to get from Scotland to Los Angeles by plane, train, or bus

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  1. Fly Edinburgh Airport to Los Angeles International Airport

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    1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane EDI - LAX
    16h 45m
    $340–776

  2. Fly Glasgow Airport to Los Angeles International Airport

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    1. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane GLA - LAX
    16h 35m
    $222–819

  3. Fly Aberdeen Airport to Los Angeles International Airport

    1. Fly from Aberdeen Airport (ABZ) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane ABZ - LAX
    17h 22m
    $323–1,122

  4. Train to Newcastle, fly to Los Angeles International Airport

    1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Newcastletrain train
    2. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane NCL - LAX
    18h 56m
    $299–1,026

  5. Fly Edinburgh Airport to Ontario International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Ontario International Airport (ONT)plane plane EDI - ONT
    2. Take the train from Rancho Cucamonga to L.A. Union Stationtrain train
    20h 48m
    $293–1,027

  6. Fly Edinburgh Airport to Palm Springs International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Palm Springs International Airport (PSP)plane plane EDI - PSP
    2. Take the bus from Palm Springs Airport Amtrak Bus Stop to Fullerton Amtrak Stationbus bus
    20h 38m

Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) flights

Calendar46Weekly Planes
Duration15h 48mAverage Duration
Ticket$221Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 5,174.6 mi
  • Duration: 16h 45m

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

WestJet, Air Canada, and four other airlines fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) every 4 hours.

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