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How to get fromLos Angeles to Half Domeby train, bus, car, or plane

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There are 3 ways to get from Los Angeles to Half Dome by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train, bus, drive

    best
    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. Drive from Mammoth Mountain Inn to Half Domecar car
    8h 59m
    $455–470

  2. Drive  311.8 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Los Angeles to Half Domecar car 311.8 mi
    5h 58m
    $57–83

  3. Fly, bus, drive

    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO)plane plane LAX - RNO
    2. Take the bus from Reno - Tahoe International Airport to Bridgeport - 121 Emigrant Streetbus bus
    3. Drive from Bridgeport - 121 Emigrant Street to Half Domecar car
    9h 10m
    $326–769

Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO) flights

Calendar72Weekly Planes
Duration2h 3mAverage Duration
Ticket$43Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 427.5 mi
  • Duration: 8h 59m

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, take the taxi 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.

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