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There are 11 ways to get from Los Angeles to Lake Alpine by plane, bus, car, train, or taxi

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

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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 Coleville - Post Office, 111747 US 395bus bus
    3. Drive from Coleville - Post Office, 111747 US 395 to Lake Alpinecar car
    6h 47m
    $340–698

  2. Drive 385.5 mi

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    1. Drive from Los Angeles to Lake Alpinecar car 385.5 mi
    7h 27m
    $71–102

  3. Train, bus, drive via Bishop

    1. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Lancastertrain train
    2. Take the bus from Lancaster - Metrolink Station, 44812 Sierra Highway to Bishop - Vons/Kmart, 1200 N. Main Streetbus bus 395
    3. Take the bus from Bishop - Vons/Kmart, 1200 N. Main Street to Coleville - Post Office, 111747 US 395bus bus 395
    4. Drive from Coleville - Post Office, 111747 US 395 to Lake Alpinecar car
    12h 8m
    $78–119

  4. Train, bus, taxi

    1. Take the train from Los Angeles to San Josetrain train
    2. Take the bus from San Jose Park and Ride to Kirkwood Mountain Resortbus bus
    3. Take the taxi from Kirkwood Mountain Resort to Lake Alpinetaxi taxi
    18h 16m
    $406–587

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

    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 Coleville - Post Office, 111747 US 395bus bus
    3. Drive from Coleville - Post Office, 111747 US 395 to Lake Alpinecar car
    6h 44m
    $529–794

  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 Lake Alpinetaxi taxi
    8h 40m
    $351–552

  7. Fly Long Beach Airport to Reno/Tahoe International Airport, bus, drive

    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 Coleville - Post Office, 111747 US 395bus bus
    3. Drive from Coleville - Post Office, 111747 US 395 to Lake Alpinecar car
    8h 25m
    $83–381

  8. 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 Lake Alpinetaxi taxi
    8h 37m
    $400–938

  9. Bus, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to San Jose Diridon Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from San Jose Park and Ride to Kirkwood Mountain Resortbus bus
    3. Take the taxi from Kirkwood Mountain Resort to Lake Alpinetaxi taxi
    14h 51m
    $322–412

  10. Bus, taxi via San Jose

    1. Take the bus from Los Angeles Downtown to San Josebus bus
    2. Take the bus from San Jose Park and Ride to Kirkwood Mountain Resortbus bus
    3. Take the taxi from Kirkwood Mountain Resort to Lake Alpinetaxi taxi
    18h 15m
    $318–379

  11. Train, bus, drive

    1. Take the train from Los Angeles to Sacramentotrain train
    2. Take the bus from Sacramento - Amtrak to Placerville Station Transfer Centerbus bus
    3. Drive from Placerville Station Transfer Center to Lake Alpinecar car
    18h 31m
    $198–393

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

Calendar60Weekly Planes
Duration1h 36mAverage Duration
Ticket$53Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 533.4 mi
  • Duration: 6h 47m

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

There is no direct connection from Los Angeles to Lake Alpine. However, you can take the bus to LAX Tom Bradley International Terminal, walk to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) airport, fly to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO), walk to Reno - Tahoe International Airport, take the bus to Coleville - Post Office, 111747 US 395, then drive to Lake Alpine. Alternatively, you can take a train from L.A. Union Station to Lake Alpine via Lancaster, Lancaster - Metrolink Station, 44812 Sierra Highway, Bishop - Vons/Kmart, 1200 N. Main Street, and Coleville - Post Office, 111747 US 395 in around 12h 8m.

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