There are 9 ways to get from Los Angeles to Bodie by train, bus, car, plane, or bus (Amtrak)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train, bus, drive
best- Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Via Princessatrain
- Take the bus from Golden Valley Park & Ride to Mammoth Mountain Innbus
- Drive from Mammoth Mountain Inn to Bodiecar
8h 27m$437–446Drive 347 mi
cheapest- Drive from Los Angeles to Bodiecar 347 mi
7h 6m$64–92Fly Los Angeles International Airport to Reno/Tahoe International Airport, bus
- Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO)plane LAX - RNO
- Take the bus from Reno - Tahoe International Airport to Bridgeport - 121 Emigrant Streetbus
7h 18m$418–792Bus
- Take the bus from Skirball Park & Ride to Mammoth Mountain Innbus Mammoth Ski Trip
- Take the bus from Tavern Rd / Old Mammoth Rd to Bridgeport - 121 Emigrant Streetbus 395 Route North / ...
9h 26m$576–614Train, bus
- Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Lancastertrain
- Take the bus from Lancaster - Metrolink Station, 44812 Sierra Highway to Bishop - Vons/Kmart, 1200 N. Main Streetbus 395
- Take the bus from Bishop - Vons/Kmart, 1200 N. Main Street to Bridgeport - 121 Emigrant Streetbus 395
11h 7m$143–195Bus via Fresno
- Take the bus from Los Angeles to Fresnobus
- Take the bus from Fresno Amtrak to Yosemite Villagebus
- Take the bus from Yosemite Village to Mono Basin Visitor Centerbus
14h 26m$202–255Fly Burbank Bob Hope Airport to Reno/Tahoe International Airport, bus
- Fly from Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR) to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO)plane BUR - RNO
- Take the bus from Reno - Tahoe International Airport to Bridgeport - 121 Emigrant Streetbus
7h 16m$607–838Fly Long Beach Airport to Reno/Tahoe International Airport, bus
- Fly from Long Beach Airport (LGB) to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO)plane LGB - RNO
- Take the bus from Reno - Tahoe International Airport to Bridgeport - 121 Emigrant Streetbus
8h 51m$186–685Fly Los Angeles International Airport to Fresno Yosemite International Airport, bus, drive
- Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT)plane LAX - FAT
- Take the bus from Fresno Yosemite International Airport to Curry Villagebus
- Drive from Curry Village to Bodiecar
10h 4m$446–720
Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Los Angeles to Bodie is to drive which costs $60 - $95 and takes 7h 6m.
The fastest way to get from Los Angeles to Bodie is to drive which takes 7h 6m and costs $60 - $95.
No, there is no direct bus from Los Angeles to Bodie. However, there are services departing from Skirball Park & Ride and arriving at Bridgeport - 121 Emigrant Street via Main Lodge and Tavern Rd / Old Mammoth Rd. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 26m.
The distance between Los Angeles and Bodie is 378 miles. The road distance is 349 miles.
The best way to get from Los Angeles to Bodie without a car is to bus which takes 9h 26m and costs $570 - $620.
It takes approximately 8h 27m to get from Los Angeles to Bodie, including transfers.
Los Angeles to Bodie bus services, operated by CCSC Recreation & Social Club, depart from Skirball Park & Ride station.
Los Angeles to Bodie bus services, operated by CCSC Recreation & Social Club, arrive at Mammoth Mountain Inn station.
Yes, the driving distance between Los Angeles to Bodie is 349 miles. It takes approximately 7h 6m to drive from Los Angeles to Bodie.
There are eight+ hotels available in Bodie.
What companies run services between Los Angeles, CA, USA and Bodie, CA, USA?
You can take a vehicle from Los Angeles to Bodie via Skirball Park & Ride, Mammoth Mountain Inn, Main Lodge, Old Mammoth Rd / Main St, Tavern Rd / Old Mammoth Rd, and Bridgeport - 121 Emigrant Street in around 9h 26m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Reno/Tahoe International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–290
Flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Reno/Tahoe International Airport via Las Vegas
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 28m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $55–330
Flights from Burbank Bob Hope Airport to Reno/Tahoe International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 26m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–300
Flights from Burbank Bob Hope Airport to Reno/Tahoe International Airport via Las Vegas
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–330
Flights from Long Beach Airport to Reno/Tahoe International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–550
Flights from Long Beach Airport to Reno/Tahoe International Airport via Las Vegas
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 36m
- When
- Tuesday, Wednesday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $100–600
- Phone
- (800) 371-LINK (5465)
- Website
- Metrolink Trains
Train from L.A. Union Station to Via Princessa
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $8–12
- Website
- Metrolink Trains
Train from L.A. Union Station to Lancaster
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 12m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $11–16
- Website
- Metrolink Trains
- [email protected]
- Website
- CCSC Recreation & Social Club
Bus from Golden Valley Park & Ride to Mammoth Mountain Inn
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- Frequency
- On demand
- Estimated price
- $419
- Schedules at
- 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
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