What is the cheapest way to get from Basel to Los Angeles?

The cheapest way to get from Basel to Los Angeles is to train and fly which costs $390 - $550 and takes 16h 39m.

What is the fastest way to get from Basel to Los Angeles?

The fastest way to get from Basel to Los Angeles is to train and fly which takes 16h 39m and costs $390 - $550.

How far is it from Basel to Los Angeles?

The distance between Basel and Los Angeles is 5939 miles.

How long does it take to get from Basel to Los Angeles?

It takes approximately 17h 41m to get from Basel to Los Angeles, including transfers.

What is the time difference between Basel and Los Angeles?

Los Angeles is 9h behind Basel. It is currently 6:38 PM in Basel and 9:38 AM in Los Angeles.

Where can I stay near Los Angeles?

There are 3378+ hotels available in Los Angeles.

Basel to Los Angeles - 6 ways to travel via train, and plane

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There are 6 ways to get from Basel to Los Angeles by plane or train

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Fly Basel to Los Angeles International Airport
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1. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane BSL - LAX
17h 41m
$301–1,118
Train to Zurich Airport, fly to Los Angeles International Airport
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HBtrain
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane ZRH - LAX
16h 39m
$390–526
Train, train to Frankfurt, fly to Los Angeles International Airport
1. Take the train from Basel Bad Bf to Mannheim, Hauptbahnhoftrain
2. Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Frankfurttrain
3. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane FRA - LAX
17h 11m
$387–708
Train, train to Stuttgart Airport, fly to Los Angeles International Airport
1. Take the train from Basel Bad Bf to Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhoftrain
2. Take the train from Karlsruhe Hbf to Stuttgart Hbftrain
3. Fly from Stuttgart Airport (STR) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane STR - LAX
19h 54m
$339–1,351
Train to Zurich Airport, fly to Burbank Bob Hope Airport
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HBtrain
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR)plane ZRH - BUR
18h 54m
$419–1,463
Train to Zurich Airport, fly to Ontario International Airport, train
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HBtrain
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Ontario International Airport (ONT)plane ZRH - ONT
3. Take the train from Rancho Cucamonga to L.A. Union Stationtrain
21h 38m
$393–1,367

Basel (BSL) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) flights

22Weekly Planes

17h 1mAverage Duration

$293Cheapest Price

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Distance: 5,904.5 mi
Duration: 17h 41m

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

British Airways, Air Canada, and three other airlines fly from Basel (BSL) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) 3 times a day.

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