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How to get fromLos Angeles to Sparksby plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, tram, train, bus, or bus (Amtrak)

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There are 8 ways to get from Los Angeles to Sparks by plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, tram, train, bus, or bus (Amtrak)

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  1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO)plane plane LAX - RNO
    3h
    $318–663

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Sacramento Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0810 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Sparks Transit Centerbus bus Greyhound US0870
    12h 35m
    $80–133

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Los Angeles to Sacramentotrain train Coast Starlight
    2. Take the train from Sacramento to Renotrain train California Zephyr
    20h 16m
    $173–417

  4. Drive  460.7 mi

    1. Drive from Los Angeles to Sparkscar car 460.7 mi
    8h 44m
    $85–122

  5. Fly from Burbank Bob Hope Airport

    1. Fly from Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR) to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO)plane plane BUR - RNO
    2h 57m
    $507–709

  6. Tram to Long Beach Airport, fly

    1. Take the tram from Historic Broadway Station to Del Amo Stationtram tram
    2. Fly from Long Beach Airport (LGB) to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO)plane plane LGB - RNO
    4h 33m
    $91–556

  7. Train, bus

    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 Reno - RTC Centennial Plaza Bay "O" - 1421 Victorian Avenue, Sparks, NV 89431bus bus 395
    12h 52m
    $81–125

  8. Bus via Stockton

    1. Take the bus from Los Angeles - Limousine Express Bus Terminal to Stocktonbus bus 1
    2. Take the bus from Stockton to Sacramentobus bus
    3. Take the bus from Sacramento to Sparks Amtrak Bus Stopbus bus
    14h 54m
    $95–143

Los Angeles to Sparks by bus

Calendar14Weekly Buses
Duration12h 35mAverage Duration
Ticket$80Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 406.2 mi
  • Duration: 3h

What companies run services between Los Angeles, CA, USA and Sparks, NV, USA?

Delta, United Airlines, and Southwest Airlines fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO) every 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Sparks Transit Center via Sacramento Bus Station in around 12h 35m.

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