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How to get fromCalifornia to Mono Lakeby train, bus, or unknown

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There are 2 ways to get from California to Mono Lake by train, bus, or unknown

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    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. Walk from Mammoth Mountain Inn to Mono Lakeunknown unknown
    7h 30m

  2. Train, bus, travel via Bishop

    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
    4. Walk from Lee Vining - Caltrans Yard, 51548 US 395 to Mono Lakeunknown unknown
    10h 4m

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  • Distance: 346.9 mi
  • Duration: 7h 30m

What companies run services between California, USA and Mono Lake, CA, USA?

There is no direct connection from California to Mono Lake. However, you can take the train to Via Princessa, walk to Golden Valley Park & Ride, take the bus to Mammoth Mountain Inn, then travel to Mono Lake. Alternatively, you can take a train from L.A. Union Station to Mono Lake via Lancaster, Lancaster - Metrolink Station, 44812 Sierra Highway, Bishop - Vons/Kmart, 1200 N. Main Street, and Lee Vining - Caltrans Yard, 51548 US 395 in around 10h 4m.

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