There are 5 ways to get from Los Angeles to Inyo National Forest by train, bus, car, or plane
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Train, bus
best- Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Lancastertrain AV Line
- Take the bus from Lancaster - Metrolink Station, 44812 Sierra Highway to Lone Pine - McDonald's, 601 S. Main Streetbus 395 Route South / ...
7h 2m$61–315Drive 299.8 mi
cheapest- Drive from Los Angeles to Mammoth Visitor Centercar 299.8 mi
5h 36m$52–74Fly 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 Tavern Rd / Old Mammoth Rdbus
7h 49m$307–758Bus
- Take the bus from Main / 1st to Sylmar Stationbus 92
- Take the bus from Skirball Park & Ride to Mammoth Mountain Innbus Mammoth Ski Trip
9h 49m$423Fly to Fresno Yosemite International Airport, bus
- 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 Yosemite Villagebus
- Take the bus from Yosemite Village to Shilo Innbus
11h 39m$481–726
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 Inyo National Forest is to drive which costs $50 - $75 and takes 5h 36m.
The fastest way to get from Los Angeles to Inyo National Forest is to drive which takes 5h 36m and costs $50 - $75.
No, there is no direct bus from Los Angeles to Inyo National Forest. However, there are services departing from Main / 1st and arriving at Minaret Rd / Woolly's Adventure Summit via Sylmar Station, Skirball Park & Ride and Bike Park Shuttle. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 49m.
The distance between Los Angeles and Inyo National Forest is 235 miles. The road distance is 301.5 miles.
The best way to get from Los Angeles to Inyo National Forest without a car is to train and bus which takes 7h 2m and costs $60 - $320.
It takes approximately 7h 2m to get from Los Angeles to Inyo National Forest, including transfers.
Los Angeles to Inyo National Forest bus services, operated by Metro Los Angeles, depart from Main / 1st station.
Los Angeles to Inyo National Forest bus services, operated by Metro Los Angeles, arrive at Sylmar Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Los Angeles to Inyo National Forest is 302 miles. It takes approximately 5h 36m to drive from Los Angeles to Inyo National Forest.
There are 1045+ hotels available in Inyo National Forest.
What companies run services between Los Angeles, CA, USA and Inyo National Forest, CA, USA?
You can take a bus from Main / 1st to Woolly's Adventure Summit via Sylmar Station, Sepulveda / Skirball Center, Skirball Park & Ride, Mammoth Mountain Inn, Bike Park Shuttle, and Minaret Rd / Woolly's Adventure Summit in around 9h 49m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Reno/Tahoe International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 38m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–270
Flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Reno/Tahoe International Airport via San Francisco
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 27m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $45–290
Flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Fresno Yosemite International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $29–200
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Reno/Tahoe International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–270
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Reno/Tahoe International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–270
Flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Reno/Tahoe International Airport via San Jose
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- $45–280
Flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Reno/Tahoe International Airport via Las Vegas
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 47m
- When
- Saturday, Tuesday, and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $50–290
- Phone
- (800) 371-LINK (5465)
- 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
- Phone
- (800) 922 1930
- [email protected]
- Website
- Eastern Sierra Transit Authority
Bus from Lancaster - Metrolink Station, 44812 Sierra Highway to Lone Pine - McDonald's, 601 S. Main Street
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $26–40
- Website
- Eastern Sierra Transit Authority
Bus from Reno - Tahoe International Airport to Tavern Rd / Old Mammoth Rd
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $29–45
- Website
- Eastern Sierra Transit Authority
- Phone
- +1-323-466-3876
- [email protected]
- Website
- Metro Los Angeles
Bus from Main / 1st to Sylmar Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 58m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1–2
- Website
- Metro Los Angeles
- [email protected]
- Website
- 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
Bus from Fresno Yosemite International Airport to Yosemite Village
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $30
- Website
- Yosemite Area Regional Transportation
- Book at
- Yarts Tickets and Fares
Bus from Yosemite Village to Shilo Inn
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 13m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $33
- Website
- Yosemite Area Regional Transportation
- Book at
- Yarts Tickets and Fares
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