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How to get fromLos Angeles to Altaby plane, train, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, bus, or tram

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There are 11 ways to get from Los Angeles to Alta by plane, train, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, bus, or tram

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  1. Fly Los Angeles International Airport to Sacramento International Airport, train

    best
    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF)plane plane LAX - SMF
    2. Take the train from Sacramento to Colfax Amtrak Stationtrain train
    7h 30m
    $148–344

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Sacramento Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from P St & 5th St to Auburn Stationbus bus 60
    3. Take the bus from Auburn Station to Alta Storebus bus 40
    13h 46m
    $65–119

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Los Angeles to Sacramentotrain train Coast Starlight
    2. Take the train from Sacramento to Colfax Amtrak Stationtrain train California Zephyr
    17h 54m
    $194–400

  4. Drive 439.7 mi

    1. Drive from Los Angeles to Altacar car 439.7 mi
    7h 29m
    $81–116

  5. Fly Burbank Bob Hope Airport to Sacramento International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF)plane plane BUR - SMF
    2. Take the train from Sacramento to Colfax Amtrak Stationtrain train
    7h 27m
    $197–700

  6. Fly Los Angeles International Airport to Reno/Tahoe International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO)plane plane LAX - RNO
    2. Take the train from Reno to Colfax Amtrak Stationtrain train
    9h 49m
    $352–735

  7. Fly Burbank Bob Hope Airport to Reno/Tahoe International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR) to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO)plane plane BUR - RNO
    2. Take the train from Reno to Colfax Amtrak Stationtrain train
    9h 46m
    $541–831

  8. Fly Burbank Bob Hope Airport to Oakland International Airport, train, bus

    1. Fly from Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR) to Oakland International Airport (OAK)plane plane BUR - OAK
    2. Take the train from Oakland Coliseum/Airport Amtrak to Auburn Amtraktrain train
    3. Take the bus from Auburn Station to Alta Storebus bus
    9h 19m
    $231–749

  9. Tram, line 191 bus to Long Beach Airport, fly to Sacramento International Airport, train, line 40 bus

    1. Take the tram from Historic Broadway Station to Del Amo Stationtram tram
    2. Take the bus from Del Amo Station Bay 2 to Del Amo & Lakewood SEbus bus
    3. Fly from Long Beach Airport (LGB) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF)plane plane LGB - SMF
    4. Take the train from Sacramento to Colfax Amtrak Stationtrain train
    5. Take the bus from Colfax Depot to Alta Storebus bus
    9h 8m
    $86–417

  10. Fly Long Beach Airport to Reno/Tahoe International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Long Beach Airport (LGB) to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO)plane plane LGB - RNO
    2. Take the train from Reno to Colfax Amtrak Stationtrain train
    11h 27m
    $95–418

  11. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Los Angeles Downtown to San Josebus bus
    2. Take the train from Santa Clara Amtrak to Auburn Amtraktrain train
    3. Take the bus from Auburn Station to Alta Storebus bus 40
    17h 39m
    $104–185

Los Angeles to Alta by bus

Calendar10Weekly Buses
Duration13h 46mAverage Duration
Ticket$65Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 463.5 mi
  • Duration: 7h 30m

What companies run services between Los Angeles, CA, USA and Alta, CA, USA?

You can take a bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Alta Store via Sacramento Bus Station, Richards Blvd & Sequoia Pacific Blvd, P St & 5th St, and Auburn Station in around 13h 46m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Los Angeles to Alta Store via Sacramento, Colfax Amtrak Station, and Colfax Depot in around 17h 54m.

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