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How to get fromLos Angeles to Buena Vista Lakeby train, bus, unknown, or plane

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There are 7 ways to get from Los Angeles to Buena Vista Lake by train, bus, unknown, or plane

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  1. Train, bus, travel

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    1. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Via Princessatrain train
    2. Take the bus from Golden Valley Park & Ride to Mammoth Mountain Innbus bus
    3. Walk from Mammoth Mountain Inn to Buena Vista Lakeunknown unknown
    7h 34m

  2. Fly to Fresno Yosemite International Airport, bus, travel

    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT)plane plane LAX - FAT
    2. Take the bus from Fresno Yosemite International Airport to Tenaya Lodgebus bus
    3. Walk from Tenaya Lodge to Buena Vista Lakeunknown unknown
    6h 8m

  3. Bus, travel

    1. Take the bus from Los Angeles Downtown to Fresno Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Fresno Amtrak to Tenaya Lodgebus bus
    3. Walk from Tenaya Lodge to Buena Vista Lakeunknown unknown
    8h 31m

  4. Bus, travel via Mariposa Grove

    1. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Fresno Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Fresno Amtrak to Mariposa Grovebus bus
    3. Walk from Mariposa Grove to Buena Vista Lakeunknown unknown
    8h 42m

  5. Bus, travel via Mariposa Grove #2

    1. Take the bus from Los Angeles to Fresnobus bus
    2. Take the bus from Fresno Amtrak to Mariposa Grovebus bus
    3. Walk from Mariposa Grove to Buena Vista Lakeunknown unknown
    8h 51m

  6. Bus, travel via Mariposa Grove #3

    1. Take the bus from Downtown Los Angeles to Fresno, CAbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Fresno Amtrak to Mariposa Grovebus bus
    3. Walk from Mariposa Grove to Buena Vista Lakeunknown unknown
    10h 45m

  7. Fly to Merced Municipal Airport, bus, travel

    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Merced Municipal Airport (MCE)plane plane LAX - MCE
    2. Take the bus from Merced Airport to El Portal Post Officebus bus
    3. Walk from El Portal Post Office to Buena Vista Lakeunknown unknown
    7h 31m

Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT) flights

Calendar14Weekly Planes
Duration1h 10mAverage Duration
Ticket$34Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 348.7 mi
  • Duration: 7h 34m

What companies run services between Los Angeles, CA, USA and Buena Vista Lake, CA, USA?

There is no direct connection from Los Angeles to Buena Vista Lake. However, you can take the train to Via Princessa, walk to Golden Valley Park & Ride, take the bus to Mammoth Mountain Inn, then travel to Buena Vista Lake. Alternatively, you can take the bus to LAX Tom Bradley International Terminal, walk to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) airport, fly to Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT), walk to Fresno Yosemite International Airport, take the bus to Tenaya Lodge, then travel to Buena Vista Lake.

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