There are 6 ways to get from Los Angeles Airport (LAX) to Carson City by plane, bus, train, rideshare, car, or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly, bus
best- Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO)plane LAX - RNO
- Take the bus from RTC TRANSFER CENTER and Meadowood Mall to Washington Street and W Plaza Streetbus
3h 52m$318–662Drive 442.5 mi
cheapest- Drive from Los Angeles Airport (LAX) to Carson Citycar 442.5 mi
8h 6m$81–117Train, bus via Bishop
- Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Lancastertrain
- Take the bus from Lancaster - Metrolink Station, 44812 Sierra Highway to Bishop - Vons/Kmart, 1200 N. Main Streetbus 395
- Take the bus from Bishop - Vons/Kmart, 1200 N. Main Street to Gardnerville - Smith's, 1341 US 395bus 395
14h 51m$85–133Train, bus
- Take the train from Los Angeles to Sacramentotrain
- Take the train from Sacramento to Renotrain
- Take the bus from RTC 4th STREET STATION Bay R 4SS to Washington Street and W Plaza Streetbus
23h 38m$225–488Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Los Angeles-LAX to Carson City442.5 mi
8h 6mBus
- Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Sacramento Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Reno Amtrakbus
- Take the bus from RTC 4th STREET STATION Bay R 4SS to S Stewart Street at Supreme Courtbus
15h 48m$89–178
Los Angeles Airport (LAX) to Carson City by bus, train, and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Los Angeles Airport (LAX) to Carson City is to drive which costs $80 - $120 and takes 8h 6m.
The fastest way to get from Los Angeles Airport (LAX) to Carson City is to fly and bus which takes 3h 52m and costs $310 - $700.
No, there is no direct bus from Los Angeles Airport (LAX) to Carson City. However, there are services departing from LAX Tom Bradley International Terminal and arriving at S Stewart Street at Supreme Court via Los Angeles Union Station, Sacramento Bus Station and RTC 4th STREET STATION Bay R 4SS. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 48m.
The distance between Los Angeles Airport (LAX) and Carson City is 423 miles. The road distance is 445 miles.
The best way to get from Los Angeles Airport (LAX) to Carson City without a car is to train and bus via Bishop which takes 14h 51m and costs $80 - $140.
It takes approximately 3h 52m to get from Los Angeles Airport (LAX) to Carson City, including transfers.
Los Angeles Airport (LAX) to Carson City bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Los Angeles Union Station.
Los Angeles Airport (LAX) to Carson City bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Sacramento Bus Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Los Angeles Airport (LAX) to Carson City is 445 miles. It takes approximately 8h 6m to drive from Los Angeles Airport (LAX) to Carson City.
There are 396+ hotels available in Carson City.
What companies run services between Los Angeles Airport (LAX), USA and Carson City, NV, USA?
You can take a bus from LAX Tom Bradley International Terminal to S Stewart Street at Supreme Court via Los Angeles Union Station, Sacramento Bus Station, Reno Amtrak, and RTC 4th STREET STATION Bay R 4SS in around 15h 48m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Reno/Tahoe International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 31m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–310
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Reno/Tahoe International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–310
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Reno/Tahoe International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 31m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–310
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Reno/Tahoe International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 31m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–310
- Phone
- (800) 371-LINK (5465)
- Website
- Metrolink Trains
Train from L.A. Union Station to Lancaster
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 12m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $11–16
- Website
- Metrolink Trains
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Los Angeles to Sacramento
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 58m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $170–370
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Sacramento to Reno
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 4m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $45–100
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from RTC TRANSFER CENTER and Meadowood Mall to Washington Street and W Plaza Street
- Ave. Duration
- 42 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $2–5
- Website
- Regional Transportation Commission of Washoe County
Bus from RTC 4th STREET STATION Bay R 4SS to Washington Street and W Plaza Street
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $2–5
- Website
- Regional Transportation Commission of Washoe County
Bus from RTC 4th STREET STATION Bay R 4SS to S Stewart Street at Supreme Court
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $2–5
- Website
- Regional Transportation Commission of Washoe County
- Phone
- +1 760-872-1901
- [email protected]
- Website
- Eastern Sierra Transit Authority
Bus from Lancaster - Metrolink Station, 44812 Sierra Highway to Bishop - Vons/Kmart, 1200 N. Main Street
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $35–55
- Website
- Eastern Sierra Transit Authority
Bus from Bishop - Vons/Kmart, 1200 N. Main Street to Gardnerville - Smith's, 1341 US 395
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $28–45
- Website
- Eastern Sierra Transit Authority
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Sacramento Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 55m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $60–120
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Reno Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $19–40
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Sacramento Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $60–100
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Los Angeles-LAX to Carson City
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 6m
- Frequency
- On demand
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Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Los Angeles Airport (LAX) and Carson City. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.












