There are 8 ways to get from Reno to Los Angeles Airport (LAX) by plane, bus, tram, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), bus (Amtrak, Flixbus), rideshare, or car
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
- 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 / ...
11h 48m$82–170Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Reno to Sacramentotrain California Zephyr
- Take the train from Sacramento to Los Angelestrain Coast Starlight
22h 2m$224–471Bus via Mammoth Lakes
- Take the bus from Reno - RTC Centennial Plaza Bay "O" - 1421 Victorian Avenue, Sparks, NV 89431 to Tavern Rd / Old Mammoth Rdbus 395 / ...
- Take the bus from Mammoth Mountain Inn to Skirball Park & Ridebus Mammoth Ski Trip
12h 25m$452–470Bus via Greenfield
- Take the bus from Reno to Sacramentobus
- Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Bakersfieldbus
- Take the bus from Bakersfield to Los Angeles Union Stationbus
15h 50m$116–181Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Reno to Los Angeles-LAX472.2 mi
8h 40mDrive 472.2 mi
- Drive from Reno to Los Angeles Airport (LAX)car 472.2 mi
8h 40m$87–125
Reno to Los Angeles Airport (LAX) by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Reno to Los Angeles Airport (LAX) is to drive which costs $85 - $130 and takes 8h 40m.
The fastest way to get from Reno to Los Angeles Airport (LAX) is to fly which takes 1h 35m and costs $310 - $650.
No, there is no direct bus from Reno to Los Angeles Airport (LAX). However, there are services departing from Reno Amtrak and arriving at LAX Tom Bradley International Terminal via Sacramento Bus Station and Los Angeles Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 48m.
No, there is no direct train from Reno to Los Angeles Airport (LAX). However, there are services departing from Reno and arriving at Los Angeles via Sacramento. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 22h 2m.
The distance between Reno and Los Angeles Airport (LAX) is 394 miles. The road distance is 474.9 miles.
The best way to get from Reno to Los Angeles Airport (LAX) without a car is to bus which takes 11h 48m and costs $80 - $170.
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 to Los Angeles Airport (LAX) bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Reno Amtrak station.
Reno to Los Angeles Airport (LAX) train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Reno station.
The best way to get from Reno to Los Angeles Airport (LAX) is to fly which takes 1h 35m and costs $310 - $650. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $80 - $170 and takes 11h 48m, you could also train, which costs $220 - $480 and takes 22h 2m.
What companies run services between Reno, NV, 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 Amtrak to LAX Tom Bradley International Terminal via Sacramento Bus Station and Los Angeles Union Station in around 11h 48m.
- 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
- 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 41m
- When
- Monday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday, Tuesday, and Thursday
- Estimated price
- $35–220
- 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
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Reno to Sacramento
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 41m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $45–100
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Sacramento to Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 23m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $170–360
- Website
- Amtrak
- 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
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
Bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Bakersfield
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $45–75
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Bakersfield to Los Angeles Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $16–27
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
- Phone
- +1 760-872-1901
- [email protected]
- Website
- Eastern Sierra Transit Authority
Bus from Reno - RTC Centennial Plaza Bay "O" - 1421 Victorian Avenue, Sparks, NV 89431 to Tavern Rd / Old Mammoth Rd
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $30–45
- 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
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Reno to Sacramento
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $40–65
- Website
- Amtrak
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Reno to Los Angeles-LAX
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 40m
- Frequency
- On demand
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More Questions & Answers
The quickest flight from Reno/Tahoe International Airport Airport to Los Angeles International Airport Airport is the direct flight which takes 1h 35m.
Reno to Los Angeles Airport (LAX) bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Sacramento Bus Station.
Reno to Los Angeles Airport (LAX) train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Sacramento station.
Yes, the driving distance between Reno to Los Angeles Airport (LAX) is 475 miles. It takes approximately 8h 40m to drive from Reno 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 2687+ hotels available in Los Angeles Airport (LAX).
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Reno and Los Angeles Airport (LAX). A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.











