What is the cheapest way to get from Carmel to Mammoth Lakes?

The cheapest way to get from Carmel to Mammoth Lakes is to drive which costs $50 - $80 and takes 6h 26m.

What is the fastest way to get from Carmel to Mammoth Lakes?

The fastest way to get from Carmel to Mammoth Lakes is to drive which takes 6h 26m and costs $50 - $80.

Is there a direct bus between Carmel and Mammoth Lakes?

No, there is no direct bus from Carmel to Mammoth Lakes. However, there are services departing from Rio Rd / The Crossroads Carmel and arriving at Tavern Rd / Old Mammoth Rd via Monterey Transit Plaza / Gate 4 Tyler, Salinas, San Jose Diridon Station, Oakland and Reno - RTC Centennial Plaza Bay "O" - 1421 Victorian Avenue, Sparks, NV 89431. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 15m.

How far is it from Carmel to Mammoth Lakes?

The distance between Carmel and Mammoth Lakes is 260 miles. The road distance is 289.5 miles.

How do I travel from Carmel to Mammoth Lakes without a car?

The best way to get from Carmel to Mammoth Lakes without a car is to bus which takes 17h 15m and costs $90 - $160.

How long does it take to get from Carmel to Mammoth Lakes?

It takes approximately 10h 16m to get from Carmel to Mammoth Lakes, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Carmel to Mammoth Lakes bus from?

Carmel to Mammoth Lakes bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Salinas station.

Where does the Carmel to Mammoth Lakes bus arrive?

Carmel to Mammoth Lakes bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at San Jose station.

Can I drive from Carmel to Mammoth Lakes?

Yes, the driving distance between Carmel to Mammoth Lakes is 289 miles. It takes approximately 6h 26m to drive from Carmel to Mammoth Lakes.

Where can I stay near Mammoth Lakes?

There are 1006+ hotels available in Mammoth Lakes.

Carmel to Mammoth Lakes - 7 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 7 ways to get from Carmel to Mammoth Lakes by plane, bus, bus (Amtrak, Greyhound, Flixbus), car, shuttle, or train

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Fly Monterey Regional Airport to Bishop Airport, bus
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1. Fly from Monterey Regional Airport (MRY) to Bishop Airport (BIH)plane MRY - BIH
2. Take the bus from Bishop Airport to Tavern Rd / Old Mammoth Rdbus
10h 16m
$53–309
Bus
1. Take the bus from Salinas to San Josebus
2. Take the bus from San Jose Diridon Station to Oaklandbus
3. Take the bus from Oakland to Sparks Transit Centerbus
4. Take the bus from Reno - RTC Centennial Plaza Bay "O" - 1421 Victorian Avenue, Sparks, NV 89431 to Tavern Rd / Old Mammoth Rdbus 395
17h 15m
$90–159
Drive 287.8 mi
1. Drive from Carmel to Mammoth Lakescar 287.8 mi
6h 26m
$53–76
Shuttle to San Francisco International Airport, fly to Bishop Airport, bus
1. Take a shuttle bus from Monterey Shuttle Station to SFO Airport Internationalshuttle
2. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Bishop Airport (BIH)plane SFO - BIH
3. Take the bus from Bishop Airport to Tavern Rd / Old Mammoth Rdbus
8h 58m
$95–326
Shuttle to San Francisco International Airport, fly to Reno/Tahoe International Airport, bus
1. Take a shuttle bus from Monterey Shuttle Station to SFO Airport Internationalshuttle
2. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO)plane SFO - RNO
3. Take the bus from Reno - Tahoe International Airport to Tavern Rd / Old Mammoth Rdbus
10h 47m
$286–588
Shuttle, bus
1. Take a shuttle bus from Monterey Shuttle Station to SJC Airport Terminal Bshuttle
2. Take the bus from San Jose Fronteras to Fresno, CAbus
3. Take the bus from Fresno to Mercedbus 1
4. Take the bus from Merced Transpo to Yosemite Valley Lodge/Laurel Cottagebus
5. Take the bus from Yosemite Valley Lodge/Laurel Cottage to Mammoth Lakes Park & Ridebus
17h 27m
$169–234
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Salinas to Sacramentotrain
2. Take the bus from Sacramento - Amtrak to Stateline Transit Centerbus
3. Take the bus from Stateline Transit Center to Douglas County Community/Senior Centerbus 22
4. Take the bus from Gardnerville - Kentucky Fried Chicken, 1338 US 395 to Tavern Rd / Old Mammoth Rdbus 395
17h 36m
$89–182

Carmel to Mammoth Lakes by bus

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17h 15mAverage Duration

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Map of how to get from Carmel to Mammoth Lakes.

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Distance: 258.7 mi
Duration: 10h 16m

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

You can take a bus from Rio Rd / The Crossroads Carmel to Tavern Rd / Old Mammoth Rd via Monterey Transit Plaza / Gate 3 Pearl, Monterey Transit Plaza / Gate 4 Tyler, Salinas Transit Center / Gate 7, Salinas, San Jose, San Jose Diridon Station, Oakland, Sparks Transit Center, and Reno - RTC Centennial Plaza Bay "O" - 1421 Victorian Avenue, Sparks, NV 89431 in around 17h 15m.

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