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

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There are 8 ways to get from Carlsbad to Mammoth Lakes by train, plane, bus, or car

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  1. Train to Mcclellan–Palomar Airport, fly to Mammoth Lakes Airport

    best
    1. Take the train from Carlsbad Village Station to Encinitas Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Mcclellan–Palomar Airport (CLD) to Mammoth Lakes Airport (MMH)plane plane CLD - MMH
    3h 55m
    $180–434

  2. Train, bus via Lancaster

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Oceanside to L.A. Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Lancastertrain train
    3. Take the bus from Lancaster - Metrolink Station, 44812 Sierra Highway to Bishop Airportbus bus 395
    4. Take the bus from Bishop Airport to Tavern Rd / Old Mammoth Rdbus bus Mmx / ...
    13h 44m
    $62–98

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Oceanside to LAX Terminal 7 Shared Rides Stopbus bus reLAXsan
    2. Take the bus from Skirball Park & Ride to Mammoth Mountain Innbus bus Mammoth Ski Trip
    10h 14m

  4. Drive 369.3 mi

    1. Drive from Carlsbad to Mammoth Lakescar car 369.3 mi
    6h 38m
    $68–98

  5. Train to San Diego International Airport, fly to Reno/Tahoe International Airport, bus

    1. Take the train from Carlsbad Village Station to San Diego - Old Towntrain train
    2. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO)plane plane SAN - RNO
    3. Take the bus from Reno - Tahoe International Airport to Tavern Rd / Old Mammoth Rdbus bus
    8h 27m
    $232–352

  6. Fly Mcclellan–Palomar Airport to Reno/Tahoe International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Mcclellan–Palomar Airport (CLD) to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO)plane plane CLD - RNO
    2. Take the bus from Reno - Tahoe International Airport to Tavern Rd / Old Mammoth Rdbus bus
    8h 28m
    $94–406

  7. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Oceanside to Van Nuystrain train Pacific Surfliner
    2. Take the bus from Skirball Park & Ride to Mammoth Mountain Innbus bus Mammoth Ski Trip
    10h 21m
    $454–492

  8. Train, bus via Los Angeles

    1. Take the train from Oceanside to Los Angelestrain train
    2. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Via Princessatrain train
    3. Take the bus from Golden Valley Park & Ride to Mammoth Mountain Innbus bus
    10h 24m
    $455–489

Carlsbad to Mammoth Lakes by bus and train

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration13h 44mAverage Duration
Ticket$62Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 349.2 mi
  • Duration: 3h 55m

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

You can take a bus from Oceanside to Old Mammoth Rd / Sierra Nevada Rd via LAX Terminal 7 Shared Rides Stop, LAX Terminal 6 Lower Level, Metro Transit Center Bay 2, LAX/Metro Transit Center Bay 7, Westwood Blvd/Weyburn Ave, Westwood / Le Conte, Sepulveda / Skirball Center, Skirball Park & Ride, Mammoth Mountain Inn, and Main Lodge in around 10h 14m.

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