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

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There are 10 ways to get from Los Angeles to Kirkwood by plane, bus, taxi, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train, or car

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  1. Fly Los Angeles International Airport to Reno/Tahoe International Airport, bus, taxi

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    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 Stateline, NV - Lakeside Innbus bus
    3. Take the taxi from Stateline, NV - Lakeside Inn to Kirkwoodtaxi taxi
    5h 59m
    $518–906

  2. Drive 419.7 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Los Angeles to Kirkwoodcar car 419.7 mi
    8h 6m
    $77–111

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to San Jose Diridon Stationbus bus Greyhound US0831 / ...
    2. Take the bus from San Jose Park and Ride to Kirkwood Mountain Resortbus bus Kirkwood
    13h 12m
    $174–225

  4. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Los Angeles to San Josetrain train Coast Starlight
    2. Take the bus from San Jose Park and Ride to Kirkwood Mountain Resortbus bus Kirkwood
    16h 37m
    $251–399

  5. Fly Burbank Bob Hope Airport to Reno/Tahoe International Airport, bus, taxi

    1. Fly from Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR) to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO)plane plane BUR - RNO
    2. Take the bus from Reno-Tahoe International Airport to Stateline, NV - Lakeside Innbus bus
    3. Take the taxi from Stateline, NV - Lakeside Inn to Kirkwoodtaxi taxi
    5h 56m
    $707–1,002

  6. Fly Los Angeles International Airport to Sacramento International Airport, bus, taxi

    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF)plane plane LAX - SMF
    2. Take the bus from Sacramento - Amtrak to South Lake Tahoe Wyebus bus
    3. Take the taxi from South Lake Tahoe Wye to Kirkwoodtaxi taxi
    7h 42m
    $271–522

  7. Fly Burbank Bob Hope Airport to Sacramento International Airport, bus, taxi

    1. Fly from Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF)plane plane BUR - SMF
    2. Take the bus from Sacramento - Amtrak to South Lake Tahoe Wyebus bus
    3. Take the taxi from South Lake Tahoe Wye to Kirkwoodtaxi taxi
    7h 40m
    $320–848

  8. Fly Long Beach Airport to Reno/Tahoe International Airport, bus, taxi

    1. Fly from Long Beach Airport (LGB) to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO)plane plane LGB - RNO
    2. Take the bus from Reno-Tahoe International Airport to Stateline, NV - Lakeside Innbus bus
    3. Take the taxi from Stateline, NV - Lakeside Inn to Kirkwoodtaxi taxi
    7h 37m
    $261–599

  9. Fly Los Angeles International Airport to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)plane plane LAX - SJC
    2. Take the bus from San Jose Park and Ride to Kirkwood Mountain Resortbus bus
    9h 47m
    $244–743

  10. Bus via San Jose

    1. Take the bus from Los Angeles Downtown to San Josebus bus Guadalajara
    2. Take the bus from San Jose Park and Ride to Kirkwood Mountain Resortbus bus Kirkwood
    16h 36m
    $175–200

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

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Duration1h 29mAverage Duration
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 494.3 mi
  • Duration: 5h 59m

What companies run services between Los Angeles, CA, USA and Kirkwood, Alpine County, CA, USA?

You can take a bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Kirkwood via San Jose Diridon Station, San Jose Diridon Caltrain Southbound, Tamien Caltrain Southbound, San Jose Park and Ride, and Kirkwood Mountain Resort in around 13h 12m.

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