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

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There are 4 ways to get from Lake Forest to Mammoth Lakes by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train, bus

    best
    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
    $442–464

  2. Drive 333.7 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Lake Forest to Mammoth Lakescar car 333.7 mi
    5h 58m
    $61–88

  3. Train, bus via Los Angeles

    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
    9h 29m
    $443–462

  4. Train, bus via Lancaster

    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
    $69–113

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

Calendar21Weekly Services
Duration11h 36mAverage Duration
Ticket$69Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Lake Forest to Mammoth Lakes.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 379.8 mi
  • Duration: 9h 26m

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

There is no direct connection from Lake Forest to Mammoth Lakes. However, you can take the train to Van Nuys, walk to Van Nuys / Keswick, take the line 761 bus to Sepulveda / Skirball Center, walk to Skirball Park & Ride, take the bus to Mammoth Mountain Inn, walk to Main Lodge, then take the bus to Old Mammoth Rd / Sierra Nevada Rd. Alternatively, you can drive from Lake Forest to Mammoth Lakes in around 5h 58m.

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