There are 7 ways to get from Los Angeles Airport (LAX) to Lee Vining by plane, bus, rideshare, car, or train
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly to Reno/Tahoe International Airport, bus
best- Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO)plane LAX - RNO
- Take the bus from Reno - Tahoe International Airport to Lee Vining - Chevron, 51557 US 395bus
5h 25m$338–692Drive 335.9 mi
cheapest- Drive from Los Angeles Airport (LAX) to Lee Viningcar 335.9 mi
5h 57m$62–89Bus
- Take the bus from Skirball Park & Ride to Mammoth Mountain Innbus Mammoth Ski Trip
- Take the bus from Mammoth Mountain Inn to Lake View Lodgebus Mammoth Lakes HWY 120E/395
9h 42m$432–435Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Los Angeles-LAX to Lee Vining335.9 mi
5h 57mFly to Fresno Yosemite International Airport, bus
- Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT)plane LAX - FAT
- Take the bus from Fresno Yosemite International Airport to Yosemite Villagebus
- Take the bus from Yosemite Village to Lake View Lodgebus
9h 20m$445–687Fly to Merced Municipal Airport, bus
- Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Merced Municipal Airport (MCE)plane LAX - MCE
- Take the bus from Merced Airport to Yosemite Valley Lodge/Laurel Cottagebus
- Take the bus from Yosemite Valley Lodge/Laurel Cottage to Lake View Lodgebus
9h 47m$118–215Train, bus
- 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 Lee Vining - Caltrans Yard, 51548 US 395bus 395
11h 27m$66–103
Los Angeles Airport (LAX) to Lee Vining by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Los Angeles Airport (LAX) to Lee Vining is to drive which costs $60 - $90 and takes 5h 57m.
The fastest way to get from Los Angeles Airport (LAX) to Lee Vining is to fly and bus which takes 5h 25m and costs $330 - $700.
No, there is no direct bus from Los Angeles Airport (LAX) to Lee Vining. However, there are services departing from LAX Terminal 6 Lower Level and arriving at Lake View Lodge via LAX/Metro Transit Center Bay 7, Westwood / Le Conte, Skirball Park & Ride and Mammoth Mountain Inn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 42m.
The distance between Los Angeles Airport (LAX) and Lee Vining is 531 miles. The road distance is 337.8 miles.
The best way to get from Los Angeles Airport (LAX) to Lee Vining without a car is to bus which takes 9h 42m and costs $432 - $435.
It takes approximately 5h 25m to get from Los Angeles Airport (LAX) to Lee Vining, including transfers.
Los Angeles Airport (LAX) to Lee Vining bus services, operated by CCSC Recreation & Social Club, depart from Skirball Park & Ride station.
Los Angeles Airport (LAX) to Lee Vining bus services, operated by CCSC Recreation & Social Club, arrive at Mammoth Mountain Inn station.
Yes, the driving distance between Los Angeles Airport (LAX) to Lee Vining is 338 miles. It takes approximately 5h 57m to drive from Los Angeles Airport (LAX) to Lee Vining.
There are 929+ hotels available in Lee Vining.
What companies run services between Los Angeles Airport (LAX), USA and Lee Vining, CA, USA?
You can take a bus from LAX Terminal 6 Lower Level to Lake View Lodge via Metro Transit Center Bay 2, LAX/Metro Transit Center Bay 7, Westwood Blvd/Weyburn Ave, Westwood / Le Conte, Sepulveda / Skirball Center, Skirball Park & Ride, and Mammoth Mountain Inn in around 9h 42m.
- 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
Flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Fresno Yosemite International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $30–240
- 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
- Website
- contouraviation.com
Flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Merced Municipal Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–170
- 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
- Phone
- +1 760-872-1901
- [email protected]
- Website
- Eastern Sierra Transit Authority
Bus from Reno - Tahoe International Airport to Lee Vining - Chevron, 51557 US 395
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 1m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $24–40
- 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 Lee Vining - Caltrans Yard, 51548 US 395
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $12–19
- Website
- Eastern Sierra Transit Authority
- [email protected]
- Website
- CCSC Recreation & Social Club
Bus from Skirball Park & Ride to Mammoth Mountain Inn
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 30m
- Frequency
- On demand
- Estimated price
- $419
- Schedules at
- CCSC Recreation & Social Club
Bus from Mammoth Mountain Inn to Lake View Lodge
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $11
- Website
- Yosemite Area Regional Transportation
Bus from Fresno Yosemite International Airport to Yosemite Village
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $30
- Website
- Yosemite Area Regional Transportation
Bus from Yosemite Village to Lake View Lodge
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 38m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $24
- Website
- Yosemite Area Regional Transportation
Bus from Merced Airport to Yosemite Valley Lodge/Laurel Cottage
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 46m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $27
- Website
- Yosemite Area Regional Transportation
Bus from Yosemite Valley Lodge/Laurel Cottage to Lake View Lodge
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 21m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $24
- Website
- Yosemite Area Regional Transportation
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Los Angeles-LAX to Lee Vining
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 57m
- Frequency
- On demand
Want to know more about travelling around United States
Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.
Related travel guides
Travelling to the US: What do I need to know?
Read the travel guide
More Questions & Answers
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Los Angeles Airport (LAX) and Lee Vining. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.


