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How to get fromChula Vista to Mammoth Lakesby train, bus, car, plane, bus (Greyhound), or tram

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There are 8 ways to get from Chula Vista to Mammoth Lakes by train, bus, car, plane, bus (Greyhound), or tram

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  1. Train, bus via Los Angeles

    best
    1. Take the train from San Diego 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
    12h 10m
    $506–551

  2. Drive  400.6 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Chula Vista to Mammoth Lakescar car 400.6 mi
    7h 6m
    $67–96

  3. Fly San Diego International Airport to Reno/Tahoe International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO)plane plane SAN - RNO
    2. Take the bus from Reno - Tahoe International Airport to Tavern Rd / Old Mammoth Rdbus bus
    8h 13m
    $272–350

  4. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from San Diego to Van Nuystrain train Pacific Surfliner
    2. Take the bus from Skirball Park & Ride to Mammoth Mountain Innbus bus Mammoth Ski Trip
    12h 44m
    $501–546

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from San Diego to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus Tijuana
    2. Take the bus from Golden Valley Park & Ride to Mammoth Mountain Innbus bus Mammoth Ski Trip
    13h 9m
    $476–507

  6. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus
    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 / ...
    14h 41m
    $73–116

  7. Fly San Diego International Airport to Fresno Yosemite International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT)plane plane SAN - FAT
    2. Take the bus from Fresno Yosemite International Airport to Yosemite Villagebus bus
    3. Take the bus from Yosemite Village to Mammoth Lakes Park & Ridebus bus
    11h 59m
    $146–288

  8. Tram, line 101 bus to Mcclellan–Palomar Airport, fly to Mammoth Lakes Airport

    1. Take the tram from E Street Station to UCSD Central Campus Stationtram tram
    2. Take the bus from Gilman Dr & Myers Dr to Encinitas Station Stall 3bus bus
    3. Fly from Mcclellan–Palomar Airport (CLD) to Mammoth Lakes Airport (MMH)plane plane CLD - MMH
    5h 56m
    $192–284

Chula Vista to Mammoth Lakes by tram, bus, and train

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration14h 41mAverage Duration
Ticket$73Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 462 mi
  • Duration: 12h 10m

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

You can take a bus from E St & 4th Av to Old Mammoth Rd / Sierra Nevada Rd via 12th & Imperial Transit Center, San Diego, Los Angeles Union Station, Los Angeles, Lankershim / Magnolia, Olive View Medical Center, Golden Valley Park & Ride, Mammoth Mountain Inn, and Main Lodge in around 13h 9m.

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