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How to get fromBrea to Mammoth Lakesby train, bus, car, or plane

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There are 4 ways to get from Brea to Mammoth Lakes by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train, bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Van Nuystrain train Pacific Surfliner
    2. Take the bus from Skirball Park & Ride to Mammoth Mountain Innbus bus Mammoth Ski Trip
    10h 17m
    $437–454

  2. Train, bus via Lancaster

    cheapest
    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 Airportbus bus 395
    3. Take the bus from Bishop Airport to Tavern Rd / Old Mammoth Rdbus bus Mmx / ...
    12h 35m
    $57–88

  3. Drive 320.5 mi

    1. Drive from Brea to Mammoth Lakescar car 320.5 mi
    5h 45m
    $59–85

  4. Fly, bus

    1. Fly from Long Beach Airport (LGB) to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO)plane plane LGB - RNO
    2. Take the bus from Reno - Tahoe International Airport to Tavern Rd / Old Mammoth Rdbus bus
    6h 27m
    $160–475

Brea to Mammoth Lakes by bus and train

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration12h 35mAverage Duration
Ticket$57Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 364.2 mi
  • Duration: 10h 17m

What companies run services between Brea, CA, USA and Mammoth Lakes, CA, USA?

There is no direct connection from Brea to Mammoth Lakes. However, you can take the line 143 bus to Fullerton Trans Ctr Dock 4, walk to Fullerton Amtrak Station, take the train to Van Nuys, walk to Van Nuys / Keswick, take the line 761 bus to Sepulveda / Skirball Center, walk to Skirball Park & Ride, take the bus to Mammoth Mountain Inn, walk to Main Lodge, then take the bus to Old Mammoth Rd / Sierra Nevada Rd. Alternatively, you can drive from Brea to Mammoth Lakes in around 5h 45m.

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