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How to get fromLos Angeles to White Sands National Monumentby plane, bus, taxi, train, or car

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There are 9 ways to get from Los Angeles to White Sands National Monument by plane, bus, taxi, train, or car

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  1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport, bus, taxi

    best
    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to El Paso International Airport (ELP)plane plane LAX - ELP
    2. Take the bus from El Paso Bus Station to Alamogordo Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the taxi from Alamogordo Bus Station to White Sands National Monumenttaxi taxi
    9h 57m
    $251–950

  2. Drive 789.5 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Los Angeles to White Sands National Monumentcar car 789.5 mi
    13h 35m
    $145–209

  3. Bus, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Los Angeles to Las Cruces, NMbus bus La
    2. Take the bus from Las Cruces(Road Runner Transit) to Alamogordo Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the taxi from Alamogordo Bus Station to White Sands National Monumenttaxi taxi
    17h
    $154–231

  4. Train, bus, drive

    1. Take the train from Los Angeles to Albuquerque Alvarado Transportation Centertrain train
    2. Take the bus from ABQ Alvarado Transportation Center to Hatchbus bus
    3. Drive from Hatch to White Sands National Monumentcar car
    21h 59m
    $352–686

  5. Fly from Burbank Bob Hope Airport, bus, taxi

    1. Fly from Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR) to El Paso International Airport (ELP)plane plane BUR - ELP
    2. Take the bus from El Paso Bus Station to Alamogordo Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the taxi from Alamogordo Bus Station to White Sands National Monumenttaxi taxi
    11h 55m
    $260–946

  6. Fly from Long Beach Airport, bus, taxi

    1. Fly from Long Beach Airport (LGB) to El Paso International Airport (ELP)plane plane LGB - ELP
    2. Take the bus from El Paso Bus Station to Alamogordo Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the taxi from Alamogordo Bus Station to White Sands National Monumenttaxi taxi
    13h 21m
    $269–993

  7. Train to San Diego International Airport, fly, bus, taxi

    1. Take the train from Los Angeles to San Diego Old Town Transportation Centertrain train
    2. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to El Paso International Airport (ELP)plane plane SAN - ELP
    3. Take the bus from El Paso Bus Station to Alamogordo Bus Stationbus bus
    4. Take the taxi from Alamogordo Bus Station to White Sands National Monumenttaxi taxi
    12h 30m
    $262–658

  8. Bus, taxi via Los Angeles Union Station

    1. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Las Cruces(Road Runner Transit)bus bus
    2. Take the bus from Las Cruces(Road Runner Transit) to Alamogordo Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the taxi from Alamogordo Bus Station to White Sands National Monumenttaxi taxi
    19h 7m
    $176–298

  9. Bus, taxi via Huntington Park

    1. Take the bus from Huntington Park, CA - 2470 E Florence Ave to Las Cruces, NMbus bus Cbx
    2. Take the bus from Las Cruces(Road Runner Transit) to Alamogordo Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the taxi from Alamogordo Bus Station to White Sands National Monumenttaxi taxi
    19h 35m
    $183–286

Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to El Paso International Airport (ELP) flights

Calendar44Weekly Planes
Duration2h 58mAverage Duration
Ticket$149Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Los Angeles to White Sands National Monument.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 892.7 mi
  • Duration: 9h 57m

What companies run services between Los Angeles, CA, USA and White Sands National Monument, NM, USA?

There is no direct connection from Los Angeles to White Sands National Monument. However, you can take the bus to LAX Tom Bradley International Terminal, walk to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) airport, fly to El Paso International Airport (ELP), walk to El Paso Airport, take the bus to Aeropuerto Internacional de Ciudad Juárez, take the bus to Downtown El Paso, take the bus to Alamogordo Bus Station, then take the taxi to White Sands National Monument. Alternatively, you can take the bus to Las Cruces, NM, walk to Amador & McSwain, take the bus to Mvitt, walk to Las Cruces(Road Runner Transit), take the bus to Alamogordo Bus Station, then take the taxi to White Sands National Monument.

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