There are 2 ways to get from Los Angeles to Half Dome by train, bus, or car
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The cheapest way to get from Los Angeles to Half Dome is to drive which costs $55 - $85 and takes 5h 58m.
The fastest way to get from Los Angeles to Half Dome is to drive which takes 5h 58m and costs $55 - $85.
The distance between Los Angeles and Half Dome is 430 miles. The road distance is 313.6 miles.
It takes approximately 9h 31m to get from Los Angeles to Half Dome, including transfers.
Yes, the driving distance between Los Angeles to Half Dome is 314 miles. It takes approximately 5h 58m to drive from Los Angeles to Half Dome.
There are 275+ hotels available in Half Dome.
What companies run services between Los Angeles, CA, USA and Half Dome, CA, USA?
There is no direct connection from Los Angeles to Half Dome. However, you can take the train to Via Princessa, walk to Golden Valley Park & Ride, take the bus to Mammoth Mountain Inn, then drive to Half Dome. Alternatively, you can drive from Los Angeles to Half Dome in around 5h 58m.
- Phone
- (800) 371-LINK (5465)
- Website
- metrolinktrains.com
Train from L.A. Union Station to Via Princessa
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $8–12
- Website
- https://metrolinktrains.com
- [email protected]
- Website
- ccscsports.org
Bus from Golden Valley Park & Ride to Mammoth Mountain Inn
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- Frequency
- On demand
- Estimated price
- $419
- Schedules at
- ccscsports.org
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