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How to get fromLos Angeles Airport (LAX) to Mono Lakeby plane, bus, unknown, or train

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There are 6 ways to get from Los Angeles Airport (LAX) to Mono Lake by plane, bus, unknown, or train

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  1. Fly to Reno/Tahoe International Airport, bus, travel

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    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO)plane plane LAX - RNO
    2. Take the bus from Reno - Tahoe International Airport to Lee Vining - Chevron, 51557 US 395bus bus
    3. Walk from Lee Vining - Chevron, 51557 US 395 to Mono Lakeunknown unknown
    5h 37m

  2. Train, bus, travel

    1. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Via Princessatrain train
    2. Take the bus from Golden Valley Park & Ride to Mammoth Mountain Innbus bus
    3. Walk from Mammoth Mountain Inn to Mono Lakeunknown unknown
    9h 5m

  3. Fly to Fresno Yosemite International Airport, bus, travel

    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT)plane plane LAX - FAT
    2. Take the bus from Fresno Yosemite International Airport to Curry Villagebus bus
    3. Walk from Curry Village to Mono Lakeunknown unknown
    6h 22m

  4. Fly to Merced Municipal Airport, bus, travel

    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Merced Municipal Airport (MCE)plane plane LAX - MCE
    2. Take the bus from Merced Airport to Curry Villagebus bus
    3. Walk from Curry Village to Mono Lakeunknown unknown
    6h 48m

  5. Bus, travel

    1. Take the bus from Skirball Park & Ride to Mammoth Mountain Innbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Mammoth Mountain Inn to Mono Basin Visitor Centerbus bus
    3. Walk from Mono Basin Visitor Center to Mono Lakeunknown unknown
    9h 52m

  6. Train, bus, travel via Bishop

    1. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Lancastertrain train
    2. Take the bus from Lancaster - Metrolink Station, 44812 Sierra Highway to Bishop - Vons/Kmart, 1200 N. Main Streetbus bus 395
    3. Take the bus from Bishop - Vons/Kmart, 1200 N. Main Street to Lee Vining - Caltrans Yard, 51548 US 395bus bus 395
    4. Walk from Lee Vining - Caltrans Yard, 51548 US 395 to Mono Lakeunknown unknown
    11h 39m

Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO) flights

Calendar65Weekly Planes
Duration1h 29mAverage Duration
Ticket$50Cheapest Price
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Map of how to get from Los Angeles Airport (LAX) to Mono Lake.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 534.6 mi
  • Duration: 5h 37m

What companies run services between Los Angeles Airport (LAX), USA and Mono Lake, CA, USA?

There is no direct connection from Los Angeles Airport (LAX) to Mono Lake. However, you can fly to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO), walk to Reno - Tahoe International Airport, take the bus to Lee Vining - Chevron, 51557 US 395, then travel to Mono Lake. Alternatively, you can take a bus from LAX Tom Bradley International Terminal to Mono Lake via Los Angeles Union Station, L.A. Union Station, Via Princessa, Golden Valley Park & Ride, and Mammoth Mountain Inn in around 9h 5m.

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