There are 6 ways to get from Los Angeles Airport (LAX) to Sparks by plane, bus, train (Amtrak), 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
best- Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO)plane LAX - RNO
1h 20m$310–650Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Sacramento Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0810 / ...
- Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Sparks Transit Centerbus Greyhound US0870
14h 10m$83–173Bus via Mammoth Lakes
- Take the bus from Skirball Park & Ride to Mammoth Mountain Innbus Mammoth Ski Trip
- Take the bus from Tavern Rd / Old Mammoth Rd to Reno - RTC Centennial Plaza Bay "O" - 1421 Victorian Avenue, Sparks, NV 89431bus 395 Route North / ...
13h 6m$451–471Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Los Angeles to Sacramentotrain Coast Starlight
- Take the train from Sacramento to Renotrain California Zephyr
21h 56m$225–478Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Los Angeles-LAX to Sparks473.6 mi
8h 41mDrive 473.6 mi
- Drive from Los Angeles Airport (LAX) to Sparkscar 473.6 mi
8h 41m$87–125
Los Angeles Airport (LAX) to Sparks by bus, foot, and train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Los Angeles Airport (LAX) to Sparks is to drive which costs $85 - $130 and takes 8h 41m.
The fastest way to get from Los Angeles Airport (LAX) to Sparks is to fly which takes 1h 20m and costs $310 - $650.
No, there is no direct bus from Los Angeles Airport (LAX) to Sparks. However, there are services departing from LAX Terminal 6 Lower Level and arriving at Reno - RTC Centennial Plaza Bay "O" - 1421 Victorian Avenue, Sparks, NV 89431 via LAX/Metro Transit Center Bay 7, Westwood / Le Conte, Skirball Park & Ride, Main Lodge and Tavern Rd / Old Mammoth Rd. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 6m.
No, there is no direct train from Los Angeles Airport (LAX) to Sparks. However, there are services departing from Los Angeles and arriving at Reno via Sacramento. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 21h 56m.
The distance between Los Angeles Airport (LAX) and Sparks is 394 miles. The road distance is 476.4 miles.
The best way to get from Los Angeles Airport (LAX) to Sparks without a car is to bus via Mammoth Lakes which takes 13h 6m and costs $450 - $480.
It takes approximately 1h 20m to fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO), including transfers and time at the airport.
Los Angeles Airport (LAX) to Sparks bus services, operated by CCSC Recreation & Social Club, depart from Skirball Park & Ride station.
Los Angeles Airport (LAX) to Sparks train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Los Angeles station.
The best way to get from Los Angeles Airport (LAX) to Sparks is to fly which takes 1h 20m and costs $310 - $650. Alternatively, you can bus via Mammoth Lakes, which costs $450 - $480 and takes 13h 6m, you could also train, which costs $220 - $480 and takes 21h 56m.
What companies run services between Los Angeles Airport (LAX), USA and Sparks, NV, USA?
American Airlines, Delta, and two other airlines fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from LAX Terminal 6 Lower Level to Reno - RTC Centennial Plaza Bay "O" - 1421 Victorian Avenue, Sparks, NV 89431 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, Mammoth Mountain Inn, Main Lodge, Old Mammoth Rd / Main St, and Tavern Rd / Old Mammoth Rd in around 13h 6m.
- 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
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
- $170–360
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Sacramento to Reno
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 4m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $45–100
- Website
- Amtrak
- [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
- Phone
- +1 760-872-1901
- [email protected]
- Website
- Eastern Sierra Transit Authority
Bus from Tavern Rd / Old Mammoth Rd to Reno - RTC Centennial Plaza Bay "O" - 1421 Victorian Avenue, Sparks, NV 89431
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 43m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $29–45
- 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
- $55–120
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Sparks Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $20–40
- 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 Sparks
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 41m
- Frequency
- On demand
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More Questions & Answers
The quickest flight from Los Angeles International Airport Airport to Reno/Tahoe International Airport Airport is the direct flight which takes 1h 20m.
Los Angeles Airport (LAX) to Sparks bus services, operated by CCSC Recreation & Social Club, arrive at Mammoth Mountain Inn station.
Los Angeles Airport (LAX) to Sparks train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Sacramento station.
Yes, the driving distance between Los Angeles Airport (LAX) to Sparks is 476 miles. It takes approximately 8h 41m to drive from Los Angeles Airport (LAX) to Sparks.
American Airlines, Delta, Southwest Airlines and United Airlines offer flights from Los Angeles International Airport Airport to Reno/Tahoe International Airport Airport.
There are 223+ hotels available in Sparks.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Los Angeles Airport (LAX) and Sparks. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.