There are 7 ways to get from Escondido to Mammoth Lakes by train, bus, car, or plane
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Train, bus via Los Angeles
best- Take the train from Oceanside to Los Angelestrain
- Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Via Princessatrain
- Take the bus from Golden Valley Park & Ride to Mammoth Mountain Innbus
11h 40m$460–506Train, bus via Bishop
cheapest- Take the train from Oceanside to L.A. Union Stationtrain
- 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 / ...
14h 22m$62–100Drive 365.3 mi
- Drive from Escondido to Mammoth Lakescar 365.3 mi
6h 28m$67–97Bus, fly to Reno/Tahoe International Airport
- Take the bus from Escondido Transit Center to Broadway & 2nd Avbus
- 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
8h 28m$234–355Train, bus
- Take the train from Oceanside to Van Nuystrain Pacific Surfliner
- Take the bus from Skirball Park & Ride to Mammoth Mountain Innbus Mammoth Ski Trip
12h 14m$450–494Bus
- Take the bus from 301 Mission Ave STE 205, Oceanside, CA to LAX Terminal B Upper Level dropoffbus Lax Linq
- Take the bus from Skirball Park & Ride to Mammoth Mountain Innbus Mammoth Ski Trip
12h 49m$504–564Bus, fly to Fresno Yosemite International Airport
- Take the bus from Escondido Transit Center to Broadway & 2nd Avbus
- 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
12h 19m$148–323
Escondido to Mammoth Lakes by tram, train, and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Escondido to Mammoth Lakes is to drive which costs $65 - $100 and takes 6h 28m.
The fastest way to get from Escondido to Mammoth Lakes is to drive which takes 6h 28m and costs $65 - $100.
No, there is no direct bus from Escondido to Mammoth Lakes. However, there are services departing from Escondido Transit Center Stall 6 and arriving at Old Mammoth Rd / Sierra Nevada Rd via Vista Transit Center Stall 5, 301 Mission Ave STE 205, Oceanside, CA, LAX Tom Bradley International Terminal, Skirball Park & Ride and Main Lodge. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 49m.
The distance between Escondido and Mammoth Lakes is 438 miles. The road distance is 367.4 miles.
The best way to get from Escondido to Mammoth Lakes without a car is to train and bus via Los Angeles which takes 11h 40m and costs $460 - $510.
It takes approximately 11h 40m to get from Escondido to Mammoth Lakes, including transfers.
Escondido to Mammoth Lakes bus services, operated by LAX LINQ, depart from 301 Mission Ave STE 205, Oceanside, CA station.
Escondido to Mammoth Lakes bus services, operated by LAX LINQ, arrive at LAX Terminal B Upper Level dropoff station.
Yes, the driving distance between Escondido to Mammoth Lakes is 367 miles. It takes approximately 6h 28m to drive from Escondido to Mammoth Lakes.
There are 1044+ hotels available in Mammoth Lakes.
What companies run services between Escondido, CA, USA and Mammoth Lakes, CA, USA?
You can take a bus from Escondido Transit Center Stall 6 to Old Mammoth Rd / Sierra Nevada Rd via Vista Transit Center Stall 5, Oceanside Transit Center Stall 10, 301 Mission Ave STE 205, Oceanside, CA, LAX Terminal B Upper Level dropoff, LAX Tom Bradley International Terminal, Van Nuys FlyAway Terminal - 7610 Woodley Ave, Skirball Park & Ride, Mammoth Mountain Inn, and Main Lodge in around 12h 49m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from San Diego International Airport to Reno/Tahoe International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 38m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–290
Flights from San Diego International Airport to Reno/Tahoe International Airport via Las Vegas
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 48m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $50–310
Flights from San Diego International Airport to Fresno Yosemite International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $30–220
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Oceanside to Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $21–55
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Oceanside to Van Nuys
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 46m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $26–65
- Website
- Amtrak
- [email protected]
- Website
- CCSC Recreation & Social Club
Bus from Golden Valley Park & Ride to Mammoth Mountain Inn
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- Frequency
- On demand
- Estimated price
- $419
- Schedules at
- CCSC Recreation & Social Club
Bus from Skirball Park & Ride to Mammoth Mountain Inn
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 30m
- Frequency
- On demand
- Estimated price
- $419
- Schedules at
- CCSC Recreation & Social Club
Bus from Skirball Park & Ride to Mammoth Mountain Inn
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 30m
- Frequency
- On demand
- Estimated price
- $419
- Schedules at
- CCSC Recreation & Social Club
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