There are 8 ways to get from El Centro to Mammoth Lakes by bus, train, car, plane, or bus (Flixbus, Amtrak)
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Bus, train
best- Take the bus from El Centro Bus Stop to Los Angeles Union Station Arrivalsbus
- Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Via Princessatrain
- Take the bus from Golden Valley Park & Ride to Mammoth Mountain Innbus
12h 36m$459–480Drive 448.1 mi
cheapest- Drive from El Centro to Mammoth Lakescar 448.1 mi
7h 58m$82–119Bus to San Diego International Airport, fly to Reno/Tahoe International Airport, bus
- Take the bus from El Centro Bus Stop to San Diego Greyhound Bus Stopbus
- Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO)plane SAN - RNO
- Take the bus from Reno - Tahoe International Airport to Tavern Rd / Old Mammoth Rdbus
10h 11m$247–373Bus, train via San Diego
- Take the bus from El Centro Bus Stop to El Cajon Transit Centerbus
- Take the train from San Diego Old Town Transportation Center to Glendale Amtraktrain
- Take the train from Glendale to Via Princessatrain
- Take the bus from Golden Valley Park & Ride to Mammoth Mountain Innbus
15h 5m$476–547Bus, train via Bishop
- Take the bus from El Centro Bus Stop to Los Angeles Union Stationbus
- Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Lancastertrain
- Take the bus from Lancaster - Metrolink Station, 44812 Sierra Highway to Bishop Airportbus 395
- Take the bus from Bishop Airport to Tavern Rd / Old Mammoth Rdbus Mmx / ...
16h 17m$86–137Bus
- Take the bus from El Centro Bus Stop to Los Angeles Union Station Arrivalsbus
- Take the bus from Los Angeles to Fresnobus
- Take the bus from Fresno Amtrak to Yosemite Villagebus
- Take the bus from Yosemite Village to Mammoth Lakes Park & Ridebus
19h 8m$151–202Bus to San Diego International Airport, fly to Fresno Yosemite International Airport, bus
- Take the bus from El Centro Bus Stop to San Diego Greyhound Bus Stopbus
- Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT)plane SAN - FAT
- Take the bus from Fresno Yosemite International Airport to Yosemite Villagebus
- Take the bus from Yosemite Village to Mammoth Lakes Park & Ridebus
14h 2m$161–341Fly Imperial County Airport to Fresno Yosemite International Airport, bus
- Fly from Imperial County Airport (IPL) to Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT)plane IPL - FAT
- Take the bus from Fresno Yosemite International Airport to Yosemite Villagebus
- Take the bus from Yosemite Village to Mammoth Lakes Park & Ridebus
12h 36m$117–353
El Centro to Mammoth Lakes by bus and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from El Centro to Mammoth Lakes is to drive which costs $80 - $120 and takes 7h 58m.
The fastest way to get from El Centro to Mammoth Lakes is to drive which takes 7h 58m and costs $80 - $120.
No, there is no direct bus from El Centro to Mammoth Lakes. However, there are services departing from El Centro Bus Stop and arriving at Mammoth Lakes Park & Ride via Los Angeles, Fresno Amtrak and Yosemite Village. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 19h 8m.
The distance between El Centro and Mammoth Lakes is 544 miles. The road distance is 450.7 miles.
The best way to get from El Centro to Mammoth Lakes without a car is to bus and train which takes 12h 36m and costs $450 - $480.
It takes approximately 12h 36m to get from El Centro to Mammoth Lakes, including transfers.
El Centro to Mammoth Lakes bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from El Centro Bus Stop station.
El Centro to Mammoth Lakes bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Los Angeles Union Station Arrivals.
Yes, the driving distance between El Centro to Mammoth Lakes is 451 miles. It takes approximately 7h 58m to drive from El Centro to Mammoth Lakes.
There are 1040+ hotels available in Mammoth Lakes.
What companies run services between El Centro, CA, USA and Mammoth Lakes, CA, USA?
You can take a bus from El Centro Bus Stop to Mammoth Lakes Park & Ride via Los Angeles Union Station Arrivals, Los Angeles, Fresno Amtrak, and Yosemite Village in around 19h 8m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from San Diego International Airport to Reno/Tahoe International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 38m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–290
Flights from San Diego International Airport to Reno/Tahoe International Airport via Las Vegas
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $55–310
Flights from San Diego International Airport to Fresno Yosemite International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $30–220
Flights from Imperial County Airport to Fresno Yosemite International Airport via Los Angeles, Las Vegas
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 50m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $60–330
- Phone
- (800) 371-LINK (5465)
- Website
- Metrolink Trains
Train from L.A. Union Station to Via Princessa
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $8–12
- Website
- Metrolink Trains
Train from Glendale to Via Princessa
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $8–11
- Website
- Metrolink Trains
Train from L.A. Union Station to Lancaster
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 12m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $11–16
- Website
- Metrolink Trains
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from El Centro Bus Stop to Los Angeles Union Station Arrivals
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 9m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $30–50
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from El Centro Bus Stop to Los Angeles Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $30–50
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from El Centro Bus Stop to Los Angeles Union Station Arrivals
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 9m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $30–50
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
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