[FastCoyote]

Here’s the big question, how did Marine 1 make it to LA? Think of the carbon footprint that cost.

[paul51]

think about the cost in taxpayer dollars. This is not official business / strictly political campaigning paid for by the tax payers.

[krb]

I think it would be awesome to fly across America in a luxury copter like that.

[Izzy Dunne]

Here’s the big question, how did Marine 1 make it to LA?

That was my first thought - Betcha they didn't fly it under its own power from DC to LA.

[Izzy Dunne]

Here’s the big question, how did Marine 1 make it to LA?

That was my first thought - Betcha they didn't fly it under its own power from DC to LA.

[Izzy Dunne]

Never mind - "Marine One" is the designation of ANY chopper carrying POTUS.

It's not a specific vehicle.

[Keith in Iowa]

>>>Here’s the big question, how did Marine 1 make it to LA? Think of the carbon footprint that cost.

The Marines have more than one of that particular model helicopter - the only thing that makes it “Marine1” - or other craft “Air Force 1” is the presence of the CIC - it can be any piece of hardware... and yeah, an Army helo could be “Army 1” if the CIC was on board.

[forgotten man]

“Here’s the big question, how did Marine 1 make it to LA?”

There probably was at least one C-17 carrying at least two Marine Corps helicopters from HMX-1 and multiple presidential limousines to LAX.

[3niner]

Here’s the big question, how did Marine 1 make it to LA?

"Marine 1" is the designation for any rotor aircraft that is currently carrying the President. It is possible that he used one that was based locally. It is also possible that it was transported cross-country in a large fixed-wing aircraft.