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How to get fromMelbourne to Playa del Reyby plane, bus or train

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There are 5 ways to get from Melbourne to Playa del Rey by plane, bus, or train

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  1. Fly to Los Angeles International Airport

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    1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane MEL - LAX
    16h 52m
    $375–1,151

  2. Fly to Burbank Bob Hope Airport

    1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR)plane plane MEL - BUR
    20h 49m
    $609–2,229

  3. Fly to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA)plane plane MEL - SBA
    2. Take the bus from Santa Barbara Airport to Los Angeles Airport, CAbus bus
    24h 20m
    $545–1,736

  4. Fly to San Diego International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane MEL - SAN
    2. Take the bus from San Diego to LAX Terminal 3 Shared Rides Stopbus bus
    23h 41m
    $1,100–4,361

  5. Fly to Ontario International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Ontario International Airport (ONT)plane plane MEL - ONT
    2. Take the train from Rancho Cucamonga to L.A. Union Stationtrain train
    24h 52m
    $662–2,478

Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) flights

Calendar40Weekly Planes
Duration16h 59mAverage Duration
Ticket$324Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Melbourne, VIC, Australia and Playa del Rey, CA, USA?

Qantas, Delta, and two other airlines fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) every 4 hours.

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