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How to get fromJoshua Tree to Mammoth Lakesby car, train, or bus

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There are 4 ways to get from Joshua Tree to Mammoth Lakes by car, train, or bus

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  1. Drive, train, bus

    best
    1. Drive from Joshua Tree to Redlands - Universitycar car
    2. Take the train from San Bernardino - Downtown to L.A. Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Via Princessatrain train
    4. Take the bus from Golden Valley Park & Ride to Mammoth Mountain Innbus bus
    12h 35m
    $455–473

  2. Drive 330.7 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Joshua Tree to Mammoth Lakescar car 330.7 mi
    6h 3m
    $61–88

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Hwy 62 & Park Blvd to Palm Springs Airportbus bus 15
    2. Take the bus from Palm Springs Airport Amtrak Bus Stop to Fullerton Amtrak Stationbus bus
    3. Take the train from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Van Nuystrain train
    4. Take the bus from Skirball Park & Ride to Mammoth Mountain Innbus bus
    14h 19m
    $478–516

  4. Bus, train via Lancaster

    1. Take the bus from Hwy 62 & Park Blvd to Palm Springs Airportbus bus 15
    2. Take the bus from Palm Springs Airport Amtrak Bus Stop to Fullerton Amtrak Stationbus bus
    3. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Lancastertrain train
    4. Take the bus from Lancaster - Metrolink Station, 44812 Sierra Highway to Bishop Airportbus bus 395
    5. Take the bus from Bishop Airport to Tavern Rd / Old Mammoth Rdbus bus Mmx / ...
    16h 17m
    $100–152

Joshua Tree to Mammoth Lakes by bus and train

Calendar9Weekly Services
Duration16h 17mAverage Duration
Ticket$100Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 457.2 mi
  • Duration: 12h 35m

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

There is no direct connection from Joshua Tree to Mammoth Lakes. However, you can drive to Redlands - University, take the train to San Bernardino - Downtown, take the train to L.A. Union Station, take the train to Via Princessa, walk to Golden Valley Park & Ride, take the bus to Mammoth Mountain Inn, walk to Main Lodge, then take the bus to Old Mammoth Rd / Main St. Alternatively, you can drive from Joshua Tree to Mammoth Lakes in around 6h 3m.

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