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

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

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

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    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF)plane plane LAX - SMF
    2. Take the train from Sacramento to Auburn Amtraktrain train
    6h
    $179–437

  2. Drive  414.5 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Los Angeles to Coolcar car 414.5 mi
    7h 5m
    $76–110

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Sacramento Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0810 / ...
    2. Take the bus from P St & 5th St to Auburn Stationbus bus 60
    12h 1m
    $99–150

  4. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Los Angeles to Sacramentotrain train Coast Starlight
    2. Take the train from Sacramento to Auburn Amtraktrain train Capitol Corridor
    16h 18m
    $353–537

  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 Auburn Amtraktrain train
    5h 57m
    $228–733

  6. Train to Ontario International Airport, fly to Sacramento International Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Los Angeles to Ontario Amtraktrain train
    2. Fly from Ontario International Airport (ONT) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF)plane plane ONT - SMF
    3. Take the train from Sacramento to Auburn Amtraktrain train
    6h 45m
    $234–548

  7. Fly Los Angeles International Airport to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)plane plane LAX - SJC
    2. Take the train from Santa Clara Amtrak to Auburn Amtraktrain train
    8h 31m
    $251–796

  8. 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
    8h 43m
    $415–893

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

    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 Auburn Amtraktrain train
    5. Take the taxi from Auburn Amtrak to Cooltaxi taxi
    7h 38m
    $127–530

  10. Line 43 bus to John Wayne Airport Orange County, fly to Sacramento International Airport, train

    1. Take the bus from Fullerton Trans Ctr Dock 1 to Harbor And Macarthurbus bus
    2. Fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF)plane plane SNA - SMF
    3. Take the train from Sacramento to Auburn Amtraktrain train
    8h 37m
    $569–899

  11. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Downtown Los Angeles to San Jose - King Rd Pink Elephantbus bus Nogales / ...
    2. Take the train from Santa Clara Amtrak to Auburn Amtraktrain train Capitol Corridor
    15h 23m
    $168–247

Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF) flights

Calendar153Weekly Planes
Duration1h 31mAverage Duration
Ticket$41Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 440.3 mi
  • Duration: 6h

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

You can take a bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Cool via Sacramento Bus Station, Richards Blvd & Sequoia Pacific Blvd, P St & 5th St, and Auburn Station in around 12h 1m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Los Angeles to Cool via Sacramento and Auburn Amtrak in around 16h 18m.

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