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How to get fromLos Angeles to Sierra Cityby plane, car, bus, taxi, or train

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There are 9 ways to get from Los Angeles to Sierra City by plane, car, bus, taxi, or train

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

    best
    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO)plane plane LAX - RNO
    2. Drive from Reno-Airport-RNO to Sierra Citycar car
    4h 55m
    $329–680

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

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Long Beach Airport (LGB) to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO)plane plane LGB - RNO
    2. Drive from Reno-Airport-RNO to Sierra Citycar car
    6h 34m
    $72–363

  3. Bus, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Sacramento Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Truckeebus bus
    3. Take the taxi from Truckee to Sierra Citytaxi taxi
    13h 34m
    $286–395

  4. Train, drive (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Los Angeles to Sacramentotrain train
    2. Take the train from Sacramento to Colfax Amtrak Stationtrain train
    3. Drive from Colfax Amtrak Station to Sierra Citycar car
    17h 43m
    $206–418

  5. Drive 493.7 mi

    1. Drive from Los Angeles to Sierra Citycar car 493.7 mi
    8h 41m
    $91–131

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

    1. Fly from Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR) to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO)plane plane BUR - RNO
    2. Drive from Reno-Airport-RNO to Sierra Citycar car
    4h 53m
    $518–776

  7. Fly Los Angeles International Airport to Sacramento International Airport, train, drive

    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF)plane plane LAX - SMF
    2. Take the train from Sacramento to Colfax Amtrak Stationtrain train
    3. Drive from Colfax Amtrak Station to Sierra Citycar car
    7h 20m
    $158–361

  8. Fly Burbank Bob Hope Airport to Sacramento International Airport, train, drive

    1. Fly from Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF)plane plane BUR - SMF
    2. Take the train from Sacramento to Colfax Amtrak Stationtrain train
    3. Drive from Colfax Amtrak Station to Sierra Citycar car
    7h 17m
    $207–717

  9. Train, bus, drive

    1. Take the train from Los Angeles to Sacramentotrain train
    2. Take the bus from Sacramento to Auburn Amtrakbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Auburn Station to Alta Storebus bus 40
    4. Drive from Alta Store to Sierra Citycar car
    19h 42m
    $196–389

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

Calendar60Weekly Planes
Duration1h 36mAverage Duration
Ticket$51Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Los Angeles to Sierra City.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 470.3 mi
  • Duration: 4h 55m

What companies run services between Los Angeles, CA, USA and Sierra City, CA, USA?

There is no direct connection from Los Angeles to Sierra City. 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), then drive to Sierra City. Alternatively, you can take the bus to Sacramento Bus Station, take the bus to Truckee, then take the taxi to Sierra City.

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