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How to get fromLake Forest to Mammoth Lakesby train, bus, car, or bus (Amtrak)

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There are 5 ways to get from Lake Forest to Mammoth Lakes by train, bus, car, or bus (Amtrak)

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  1. Train, bus via Los Angeles

    best
    1. Take the train from Irvine 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
    8h 57m
    $460–481

  2. Drive  333.7 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Lake Forest to Mammoth Lakescar car 333.7 mi
    5h 58m
    $57–83

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Irvine to Van Nuystrain train Pacific Surfliner
    2. Take the bus from Skirball Park & Ride to Mammoth Mountain Innbus bus Mammoth Ski Trip
    9h 26m
    $456–476

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Irvine to Los Angelesbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    2. Take the bus from Golden Valley Park & Ride to Mammoth Mountain Innbus bus Mammoth Ski Trip
    10h 16m

  5. Train, bus via Bishop

    1. Take the train from Irvine to Los Angelestrain train
    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 / ...
    11h 36m
    $78–121

Lake Forest to Mammoth Lakes by train, foot, and bus

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration11h 36mAverage Duration
Ticket$78Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 372.1 mi
  • Duration: 8h 57m

What companies run services between Lake Forest, Orange County, CA, USA and Mammoth Lakes, CA, USA?

You can take a bus from Irvine to Old Mammoth Rd / Sierra Nevada Rd via Los Angeles, Los Angeles Union Station, Los Angeles, Lankershim / Magnolia, Olive View Medical Center, Golden Valley Park & Ride, Mammoth Mountain Inn, and Main Lodge in around 10h 16m.

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