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How to get fromLos Angeles to White Sands National Parkby plane, bus, bus (Greyhound), train, or car

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There are 9 ways to get from Los Angeles to White Sands National Park by plane, bus, bus (Greyhound), train, or car

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  1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport, bus

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    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
    9h 37m
    $266–1,040

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    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 Greyhound US1190S
    16h 40m
    $139–221

  3. 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 Parkcar car
    21h 39m
    $344–674

  4. Drive 782.5 mi

    1. Drive from Los Angeles to White Sands National Parkcar car 782.5 mi
    13h 15m
    $143–207

  5. Fly from Burbank Bob Hope Airport, bus

    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
    11h 35m
    $235–886

  6. Fly from Long Beach Airport, bus

    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
    13h 1m
    $244–933

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

    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
    12h 10m
    $246–647

  8. Bus via Los Angeles Union Station (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Las Cruces(Road Runner Transit)bus bus Greyhound US1001
    2. Take the bus from Las Cruces(Road Runner Transit) to Alamogordo Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US1190S
    18h 47m
    $160–288

  9. Bus via Huntington Park, CA - 2470 E Florence Ave

    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 Greyhound US1190S
    19h 27m
    $147–232

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

Calendar44Weekly Planes
Duration2h 58mAverage Duration
Ticket$140Cheapest Price
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Map of how to get from Los Angeles to White Sands National Park.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 885.7 mi
  • Duration: 9h 37m

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

You can take a bus from Los Angeles to White Sands National Park via Las Cruces, NM, Amador & McSwain, Mvitt, Las Cruces(Road Runner Transit), and Alamogordo Bus Station in around 16h 40m.

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