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How to get fromCalifornia to Bodieby train, bus, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from California to Bodie by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train, bus, drive

    best
    1. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Via Princessatrain train
    2. Take the bus from Golden Valley Park & Ride to Mammoth Mountain Innbus bus
    3. Drive from Mammoth Mountain Inn to Bodiecar car
    8h 27m
    $437–446

  2. Drive 347 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Los Angeles to Bodiecar car 347 mi
    7h 6m
    $64–92

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Skirball Park & Ride to Mammoth Mountain Innbus bus Mammoth Ski Trip
    2. Take the bus from Tavern Rd / Old Mammoth Rd to Bridgeport - 121 Emigrant Streetbus bus 395 Route North / ...
    9h 26m
    $576–614

  4. Bus via Mono Basin Visitor Center

    1. Take the bus from Skirball Park & Ride to Mammoth Mountain Innbus bus Mammoth Ski Trip
    2. Take the bus from Mammoth Mountain Inn to Mono Basin Visitor Centerbus bus Mammoth Lakes HWY 120E/395
    10h 55m
    $518–544

  5. Train, bus

    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 - Vons/Kmart, 1200 N. Main Streetbus bus 395
    3. Take the bus from Bishop - Vons/Kmart, 1200 N. Main Street to Bridgeport - 121 Emigrant Streetbus bus 395
    11h 7m
    $143–195

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  • Distance: 375.8 mi
  • Duration: 8h 27m

What companies run services between California, USA and Bodie, CA, USA?

You can take a vehicle from Los Angeles to Bodie via Skirball Park & Ride, Mammoth Mountain Inn, Main Lodge, Old Mammoth Rd / Main St, Tavern Rd / Old Mammoth Rd, and Bridgeport - 121 Emigrant Street in around 9h 26m.

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