There are 7 ways to get from Los Angeles Airport (LAX) to Yuma by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), rideshare, car, bus, or bus (Greyhound)
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 Yuma International Airport
best- Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Yuma International Airport (YUM)plane LAX - YUM
4h 34m$58–323Bus (Flixbus)
cheapest- Take the bus from Los Angeles Downtown to Yuma County Area Transitbus FlixBus 2054
8h 10m$48–88Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Los Angeles to Yuma Amtraktrain Texas Eagle / ...
6h 27m$83–183Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Los Angeles-LAX to Yuma282.7 mi
4h 46mDrive 282.7 mi
- Drive from Los Angeles Airport (LAX) to Yumacar 282.7 mi
4h 46m$52–75Fly to Imperial County Airport, bus
- Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Imperial County Airport (IPL)plane LAX - IPL
- Take the bus from El Centro Bus Stop to Yuma County Area Transitbus
4h 6m$105–596Bus via El Monte (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from El Monte Bus Stop to Yuma County Area Transitbus Greyhound US0850
9h 10m$49–95
Los Angeles Airport (LAX) to Yuma by bus, foot, and train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Los Angeles Airport (LAX) to Yuma is to bus which costs $45 - $90 and takes 8h 10m.
The fastest way to get from Los Angeles Airport (LAX) to Yuma is to fly and bus which takes 4h 6m and costs $100 - $600.
No, there is no direct bus from Los Angeles Airport (LAX) to Yuma. However, there are services departing from LAX Tom Bradley International Terminal and arriving at Yuma County Area Transit via Los Angeles Downtown. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 10m.
No, there is no direct train from Los Angeles Airport (LAX) to Yuma. However, there are services departing from Los Angeles and arriving at Yuma Amtrak via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 27m.
The distance between Los Angeles Airport (LAX) and Yuma is 243 miles. The road distance is 284.4 miles.
The best way to get from Los Angeles Airport (LAX) to Yuma without a car is to train which takes 6h 27m and costs $80 - $190.
It takes approximately 4h 34m to get from Los Angeles Airport (LAX) to Yuma, including transfers.
Los Angeles Airport (LAX) to Yuma bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Los Angeles Downtown station.
Los Angeles Airport (LAX) to Yuma train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Los Angeles station.
The best way to get from Los Angeles Airport (LAX) to Yuma is to fly which takes 4h 34m and costs $55 - $330. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $80 - $190 and takes 6h 27m, you could also bus, which costs $45 - $90 and takes 8h 10m.
What companies run services between Los Angeles Airport (LAX), USA and Yuma, AZ, USA?
American Airlines and Southwest Airlines fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Yuma International Airport (YUM) 4 times a day. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Los Angeles to Yuma Amtrak 6 times a week. Tickets cost $75–170 and the journey takes 4h 47m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Yuma International Airport via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 1m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–330
Flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Yuma International Airport via Tucson, Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 56m
- When
- Monday to Saturday
- Estimated price
- $65–360
Flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Yuma International Airport via Las Vegas, Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 3m
- When
- Monday and Thursday
- Estimated price
- $60–350
- Website
- iflysouthern.com
Flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Imperial County Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–310
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Los Angeles to Yuma Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 47m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $75–170
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Los Angeles Downtown to Yuma County Area Transit
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 35m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $40–75
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from El Centro Bus Stop to Yuma County Area Transit
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $10–18
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from El Centro Bus Stop to Yuma County Area Transit
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $10–20
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from El Monte Bus Stop to Yuma County Area Transit
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $40–80
- Website
- Greyhound
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Los Angeles-LAX to Yuma
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 46m
- Frequency
- On demand
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More Questions & Answers
Los Angeles Airport (LAX) to Yuma bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Yuma County Area Transit station.
Los Angeles Airport (LAX) to Yuma train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Yuma Amtrak station.
Yes, the driving distance between Los Angeles Airport (LAX) to Yuma is 284 miles. It takes approximately 4h 46m to drive from Los Angeles Airport (LAX) to Yuma.
There are 75+ hotels available in Yuma.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Los Angeles Airport (LAX) and Yuma. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.









