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There are 5 ways to get from La Jolla to Mammoth Mountain by bus, plane, train, or car

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  1. Line 101 bus to Mcclellan–Palomar Airport, fly to Mammoth Lakes Airport

    best
    1. Take the bus from Gilman Dr & Myers Dr to Encinitas Station Stall 3bus bus
    2. Fly from Mcclellan–Palomar Airport (CLD) to Mammoth Lakes Airport (MMH)plane plane CLD - MMH
    5h 28m
    $192–455

  2. Drive 396.4 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from La Jolla to Mammoth Mountaincar car 396.4 mi
    7h 8m
    $73–105

  3. 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 46m
    $88–141

  4. 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 23m
    $246–367

  5. Fly San Diego International Airport to Fresno Yosemite International Airport, bus, drive

    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 Curry Villagebus bus
    3. Drive from Curry Village to Mammoth Mountaincar car
    10h 9m
    $140–473

Mcclellan–Palomar Airport (CLD) to Mammoth Lakes Airport (MMH) flights

Calendar3Weekly Planes
Duration1h 24mAverage Duration
Ticket$159Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 363.2 mi
  • Duration: 5h 28m

What companies run services between La Jolla, San Diego County, CA, USA and Mammoth Mountain, CA, USA?

There is no direct connection from La Jolla to Mammoth Mountain. However, you can take the line 30 bus to Gilman Dr & Myers Dr, take the line 101 bus to Encinitas Station Stall 3, take the line 309 bus to El Camino Real & Palomar Airport Rd, walk to Mcclellan–Palomar Airport (CLD) airport, fly to Mammoth Lakes Airport (MMH), then take the taxi to Mammoth Mountain. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Silverado St & Herschel Av to Mammoth Mountain via Old Town Transit Center, San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop, Los Angeles Union Station, L.A. Union Station, Lancaster, Lancaster - Metrolink Station, 44812 Sierra Highway, Bishop Airport, and Tavern Rd / Old Mammoth Rd in around 14h 46m.

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