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There are 3 ways to get from California to Lee Vining by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train, bus

    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. Take the bus from Mammoth Mountain Inn to Lake View Lodgebus bus
    8h 39m
    $439–442

  2. Train, bus via Bishop

    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 - Vons/Kmart, 1200 N. Main Streetbus bus 395
    3. Take the bus from Bishop - Vons/Kmart, 1200 N. Main Street to Lee Vining - Caltrans Yard, 51548 US 395bus bus 395
    9h 52m
    $58–89

  3. Drive 323 mi

    1. Drive from Los Angeles to Lee Viningcar car 323 mi
    6h
    $59–86

California to Lee Vining by train and bus

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration9h 52mAverage Duration
Ticket$58Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 357.1 mi
  • Duration: 8h 39m

What companies run services between California, USA and Lee Vining, CA, USA?

There is no direct connection from California to Lee Vining. However, you can take the train to Via Princessa, walk to Golden Valley Park & Ride, take the bus to Mammoth Mountain Inn, then take the bus to Lake View Lodge. Alternatively, you can drive from Los Angeles to Lee Vining in around 6h.

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