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How to get fromLos Angeles Airport (LAX) to Portolaby plane, bus, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Los Angeles Airport (LAX) to Portola by plane, bus, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train, or car

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  1. Fly, bus

    best
    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 Hallelujah Junctionbus bus
    4h 46m
    $321–665

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Sacramento Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0810 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Reno Amtrakbus bus Greyhound US0870
    17h 1m
    $89–186

  3. Train, bus (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Los Angeles to Sacramentotrain train Coast Starlight
    2. Take the bus from Sacramento to Renobus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    22h 59m
    $220–451

  4. Drive 519.9 mi

    1. Drive from Los Angeles Airport (LAX) to Portolacar car 519.9 mi
    9h 28m
    $95–137

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 Portola.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 442.5 mi
  • Duration: 4h 46m

What companies run services between Los Angeles Airport (LAX), USA and Portola, Plumas County, CA, USA?

You can take a bus from LAX Tom Bradley International Terminal to 307 E. Sierra Ave via Los Angeles Union Station, Sacramento Bus Station, Amtrak Reno, and Hwy 70 & 395 in around 17h 1m.

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