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How to get fromEl Cajon to Mammoth Lakesby bus, car, plane, or train

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There are 7 ways to get from El Cajon to Mammoth Lakes by bus, car, plane, or train

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from San Diego to LAX Terminal 3 Shared Rides Stopbus bus reLAXsan
    2. Take the bus from Skirball Park & Ride to Mammoth Mountain Innbus bus Mammoth Ski Trip
    12h 5m

  2. Drive  398 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from El Cajon to Mammoth Lakescar car 398 mi
    7h 2m
    $73–105

  3. Fly 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 19m
    $272–360

  4. Train, bus via Los Angeles

    1. Take the train from San Diego Old Town Transportation Center 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 12m
    $504–569

  5. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from San Diego Old Town Transportation Center to Van Nuystrain train Pacific Surfliner
    2. Take the bus from Skirball Park & Ride to Mammoth Mountain Innbus bus Mammoth Ski Trip
    12h 46m
    $498–558

  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 40m
    $76–134

  7. Fly 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
    12h 10m
    $140–308

El Cajon to Mammoth Lakes by tram, bus, and train

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration14h 40mAverage Duration
Ticket$76Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 475.9 mi
  • Duration: 12h 5m

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

You can take a bus from El Cajon Transit Center to Old Mammoth Rd / Sierra Nevada Rd via San Diego, LAX Terminal 3 Shared Rides Stop, LAX Tom Bradley International Terminal, Van Nuys FlyAway Terminal - 7610 Woodley Ave, Skirball Park & Ride, Mammoth Mountain Inn, and Main Lodge in around 12h 5m.

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