There are 7 ways to get from Reno Airport (RNO) to Los Angeles Airport (LAX) by plane, bus, tram, rideshare, car, or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly to Los Angeles International Airport
best- Fly from Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane RNO - LAX
1h 35m$310–650Fly to Long Beach Airport, line 266 bus, tram
cheapest- Fly from Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO) to Long Beach Airport (LGB)plane RNO - LGB
- Take the bus from Del Amo / Lakewood to Lakewood Blvd Stationbus
- Take the tram from Lakewood Blvd Station to LAX / Metro Transit Centertram
3h 34m$38–205Bus via Mammoth Lakes
- Take the bus from Reno - Tahoe International Airport to Tavern Rd / Old Mammoth Rdbus 395 / ...
- Take the bus from Mammoth Mountain Inn to Skirball Park & Ridebus Mammoth Ski Trip
12h 15m$452–469Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Reno-RNO to Los Angeles-LAX470.8 mi
8h 34mDrive 470.8 mi
- Drive from Reno Airport (RNO) to Los Angeles Airport (LAX)car 470.8 mi
8h 34m$86–125Fly to Burbank Bob Hope Airport, bus
- Fly from Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO) to Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR)plane RNO - BUR
- Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to LAX Tom Bradley International Terminalbus
3h 51m$545–752Bus
- Take the bus from Reno Amtrak to Sacramento Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0870
- Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Los Angeles Union Stationbus Greyhound US0810 / ...
13h 3m$83–178
Reno Airport (RNO) to Los Angeles Airport (LAX) by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Reno Airport (RNO) to Los Angeles Airport (LAX) is to drive which costs $85 - $130 and takes 8h 34m.
The fastest way to get from Reno Airport (RNO) to Los Angeles Airport (LAX) is to fly which takes 1h 35m and costs $310 - $650.
No, there is no direct bus from Reno Airport (RNO) to Los Angeles Airport (LAX). However, there are services departing from Reno - Tahoe International Airport and arriving at LAX Terminal 1 via Old Mammoth Rd / Tavern Rd, Mammoth Mountain Inn, Sepulveda / Skirball Center, Westwood Blvd/Weyburn Ave and Metro Transit Center Bay 2. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 15m.
The distance between Reno Airport (RNO) and Los Angeles Airport (LAX) is 394 miles. The road distance is 473.6 miles.
The best way to get from Reno Airport (RNO) to Los Angeles Airport (LAX) without a car is to bus via Mammoth Lakes which takes 12h 15m and costs $450 - $470.
It takes approximately 1h 35m to fly from Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX), including transfers and time at the airport.
Reno Airport (RNO) to Los Angeles Airport (LAX) bus services, operated by Eastern Sierra Transit Authority, depart from Reno - Tahoe International Airport station.
The best way to get from Reno Airport (RNO) to Los Angeles Airport (LAX) is to fly which takes 1h 35m and costs $310 - $650. Alternatively, you can bus via Mammoth Lakes, which costs $450 - $470 and takes 12h 15m.
The quickest flight from Reno/Tahoe International Airport Airport to Los Angeles International Airport Airport is the direct flight which takes 1h 35m.
Reno Airport (RNO) to Los Angeles Airport (LAX) bus services, operated by Eastern Sierra Transit Authority, arrive at Tavern Rd / Old Mammoth Rd station.
What companies run services between Reno Airport (RNO), USA and Los Angeles Airport (LAX), USA?
American Airlines, Delta, and two other airlines fly from Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Reno - Tahoe International Airport to LAX Terminal 1 via Tavern Rd / Old Mammoth Rd, Old Mammoth Rd / Tavern Rd, Main Lodge, Mammoth Mountain Inn, Skirball Park & Ride, Sepulveda / Skirball Center, Westwood Blvd/Weyburn Ave, LAX Metro Transit Center Bay 16, and Metro Transit Center Bay 2 in around 12h 15m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Reno/Tahoe International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–220
Flights from Reno/Tahoe International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport via Las Vegas
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 32m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $40–250
Flights from Reno/Tahoe International Airport to Long Beach Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $30–200
Flights from Reno/Tahoe International Airport to Long Beach Airport via Las Vegas
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 41m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–220
Flights from Reno/Tahoe International Airport to Burbank Bob Hope Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–340
Flights from Reno/Tahoe International Airport to Burbank Bob Hope Airport via Las Vegas
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 33m
- When
- Sunday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Monday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $65–380
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Reno/Tahoe International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–220
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Reno/Tahoe International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 43m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–220
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Reno/Tahoe International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 42m
- When
- Monday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday, and Tuesday
- Estimated price
- $35–220
- Website
- jsx.com
Flights from Reno/Tahoe International Airport to Burbank Bob Hope Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–340
- Phone
- +1-323-466-3876
- [email protected]
- Website
- Metro Los Angeles
Tram from Lakewood Blvd Station to LAX / Metro Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 27 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1–2
- Website
- Metro Los Angeles
- Phone
- +1-323-466-3876
- [email protected]
- Website
- Metro Los Angeles
Bus from Del Amo / Lakewood to Lakewood Blvd Station
- Ave. Duration
- 23 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1–2
- Website
- Metro Los Angeles
- Phone
- +1 760-872-1901
- [email protected]
- Website
- Eastern Sierra Transit Authority
Bus from Reno - Tahoe International Airport to Tavern Rd / Old Mammoth Rd
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $29–45
- Website
- Eastern Sierra Transit Authority
- [email protected]
- Website
- CCSC Recreation & Social Club
Bus from Mammoth Mountain Inn to Skirball Park & Ride
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 30m
- Frequency
- On demand
- Estimated price
- $419
- Schedules at
- CCSC Recreation & Social Club
- Phone
- (855) 463-5252
- [email protected]
- Website
- FlyAway
Bus from Los Angeles Union Station to LAX Tom Bradley International Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $7–13
- Website
- FlyAway
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Reno Amtrak to Sacramento Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $19–40
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Los Angeles Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 35m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $55–120
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Los Angeles Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $60–100
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Reno-RNO to Los Angeles-LAX
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 34m
- Frequency
- On demand
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More Questions & Answers
Yes, the driving distance between Reno Airport (RNO) to Los Angeles Airport (LAX) is 474 miles. It takes approximately 8h 34m to drive from Reno Airport (RNO) to Los Angeles Airport (LAX).
American Airlines, Delta, United Airlines and Southwest Airlines offer flights from Reno/Tahoe International Airport Airport to Los Angeles International Airport Airport.
There are 3017+ hotels available in Los Angeles Airport (LAX).
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Reno Airport (RNO) and Los Angeles Airport (LAX). A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.








