There are 7 ways to get from Los Angeles Airport (LAX) to Mammoth Lakes by plane, bus, rideshare, car, or train
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Fly to Reno/Tahoe International Airport, bus
best- Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO)plane LAX - RNO
- Take the bus from Reno - Tahoe International Airport to Tavern Rd / Old Mammoth Rdbus
5h 59m$343–697Drive 313.4 mi
cheapest- Drive from Los Angeles Airport (LAX) to Mammoth Lakescar 313.4 mi
5h 35m$58–83Bus
- Take the bus from Skirball Park & Ride to Mammoth Mountain Innbus Mammoth Ski Trip
8h 26m$422–426Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Los Angeles-LAX to Mammoth Lakes313.4 mi
5h 35mFly to Fresno Yosemite International Airport, bus
- Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT)plane LAX - FAT
- Take the bus from Fresno Yosemite International Airport to Yosemite Villagebus
- Take the bus from Yosemite Village to Mammoth Lakes Park & Ridebus
9h 57m$454–696Fly to Merced Municipal Airport, bus
- Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Merced Municipal Airport (MCE)plane LAX - MCE
- Take the bus from Merced Airport to Yosemite Valley Lodge/Laurel Cottagebus
- Take the bus from Yosemite Valley Lodge/Laurel Cottage to Mammoth Lakes Park & Ridebus
10h 24m$127–224Train, bus
- 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 / ...
11h 2m$62–97
Los Angeles Airport (LAX) to Mammoth Lakes by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Los Angeles Airport (LAX) to Mammoth Lakes is to drive which costs $55 - $85 and takes 5h 35m.
The fastest way to get from Los Angeles Airport (LAX) to Mammoth Lakes is to drive which takes 5h 35m and costs $55 - $85.
No, there is no direct bus from Los Angeles Airport (LAX) to Mammoth Lakes. However, there are services departing from LAX Terminal 6 Lower Level and arriving at Old Mammoth Rd / Sierra Nevada Rd via LAX/Metro Transit Center Bay 7, Westwood / Le Conte, Skirball Park & Ride and Main Lodge. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 26m.
The distance between Los Angeles Airport (LAX) and Mammoth Lakes is 560 miles. The road distance is 315.2 miles.
The best way to get from Los Angeles Airport (LAX) to Mammoth Lakes without a car is to bus which takes 8h 26m and costs $422 - $426.
It takes approximately 5h 59m to get from Los Angeles Airport (LAX) to Mammoth Lakes, including transfers.
Los Angeles Airport (LAX) to Mammoth Lakes bus services, operated by CCSC Recreation & Social Club, depart from Skirball Park & Ride station.
Los Angeles Airport (LAX) to Mammoth Lakes bus services, operated by CCSC Recreation & Social Club, arrive at Mammoth Mountain Inn station.
Yes, the driving distance between Los Angeles Airport (LAX) to Mammoth Lakes is 315 miles. It takes approximately 5h 35m to drive from Los Angeles Airport (LAX) to Mammoth Lakes.
There are 925+ hotels available in Mammoth Lakes.
What companies run services between Los Angeles Airport (LAX), USA and Mammoth Lakes, CA, USA?
CCSC Recreation & Social Club operates a bus from Skirball Park & Ride to Mammoth Mountain Inn on demand. Tickets cost $419 and the journey takes 5h 30m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Reno/Tahoe International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 31m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–310
Flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Fresno Yosemite International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $30–240
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Reno/Tahoe International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–310
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Reno/Tahoe International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 31m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–310
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Reno/Tahoe International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 31m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–310
- Website
- contouraviation.com
Flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Merced Municipal Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–170
- Phone
- (800) 371-LINK (5465)
- Website
- Metrolink Trains
Train from L.A. Union Station to Lancaster
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 12m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $11–16
- Website
- Metrolink Trains
- Phone
- +1 760-872-1901
- [email protected]
- Website
- Eastern Sierra Transit Authority
Bus from Reno - Tahoe International Airport to Tavern Rd / Old Mammoth Rd
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $29–45
- Website
- Eastern Sierra Transit Authority
Bus from Lancaster - Metrolink Station, 44812 Sierra Highway to Bishop Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $35–55
- Website
- Eastern Sierra Transit Authority
Bus from Bishop Airport to Tavern Rd / Old Mammoth Rd
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $8–13
- Website
- Eastern Sierra Transit Authority
- [email protected]
- Website
- 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 Fresno Yosemite International Airport to Yosemite Village
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $30
- Website
- Yosemite Area Regional Transportation
Bus from Yosemite Village to Mammoth Lakes Park & Ride
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $33
- Website
- Yosemite Area Regional Transportation
Bus from Merced Airport to Yosemite Valley Lodge/Laurel Cottage
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 46m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $27
- Website
- Yosemite Area Regional Transportation
Bus from Yosemite Valley Lodge/Laurel Cottage to Mammoth Lakes Park & Ride
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 58m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $33
- Website
- Yosemite Area Regional Transportation
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Los Angeles-LAX to Mammoth Lakes
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 35m
- Frequency
- On demand
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Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Los Angeles Airport (LAX) and Mammoth Lakes. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.


