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

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

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  1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport

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    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO)plane plane LAX - RNO
    3h
    $278–713

  2. Fly from Burbank Bob Hope Airport

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR) to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO)plane plane BUR - RNO
    3h 2m
    $52–319

  3. 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

  4. 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
    $387–603

  5. Drive  460.7 mi

    1. Drive from Los Angeles to Sparkscar car 460.7 mi
    8h 44m
    $82–118

  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
    $86–496

  7. Bus

    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 55m
    $89–149

  8. Bus via Bakersfield, CA - 27769 Lagoon Dr

    1. Take the bus from Los Angeles, CA - Chinatown Station to Bakersfield, CA - 27769 Lagoon Drbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Bakersfield, CA - 27769 Lagoon Dr to Sacramento, CA - Huong Lan Sandwiches Sacramentobus bus
    3. Take the bus from Sacramento to Sparks Amtrak Bus Stopbus bus
    13h 31m

Los Angeles to Sparks by train and bus

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration12h 52mAverage Duration
Ticket$81Cheapest 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 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train from Los Angeles to El Rancho Station via Sacramento, Reno, and RTC 4th STREET STATION Bay H 4SS in around 20h 16m.

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