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How to get fromLos Angeles to Mammoth Lakesby train, bus, car, plane, or tram

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There are 6 ways to get from Los Angeles to Mammoth Lakes by train, bus, car, plane, or tram

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  1. Train, bus

    best
    1. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Via Princessatrain train AV Line
    2. Take the bus from Golden Valley Park & Ride to Mammoth Mountain Innbus bus Mammoth Ski Trip
    6h 47m
    $437–444

  2. Drive  300.5 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Los Angeles to Mammoth Lakescar car 300.5 mi
    5h 37m
    $52–75

  3. Fly Los Angeles International Airport to Reno/Tahoe International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO)plane plane LAX - RNO
    2. Take the bus from Reno - Tahoe International Airport to Tavern Rd / Old Mammoth Rdbus bus
    7h 39m
    $307–758

  4. Train, bus via Bishop

    1. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Lancastertrain train
    2. Take the bus from Lancaster - Metrolink Station, 44812 Sierra Highway to Bishop Airportbus bus 395
    3. Take the bus from Bishop Airport to Tavern Rd / Old Mammoth Rdbus bus Mmx / ...
    9h 27m
    $54–83

  5. Fly Los Angeles International Airport to Fresno Yosemite International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT)plane plane LAX - FAT
    2. Take the bus from Fresno Yosemite International Airport to Yosemite Villagebus bus
    3. Take the bus from Yosemite Village to Mammoth Lakes Park & Ridebus bus
    11h 35m
    $481–726

  6. Tram to Jack Northrop Field/Hawthorne Municipal Airport, fly to Mammoth Lakes Airport

    1. Take the tram from Historic Broadway Station to Willowbrook - Rosa Parks Station - Metro A-Linetram tram
    2. Fly from Jack Northrop Field/Hawthorne Municipal Airport (HHR) to Mammoth Lakes Airport (MMH)plane plane HHR - MMH
    3h 17m
    $171–228

Los Angeles to Mammoth Lakes by train and bus

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration9h 27mAverage Duration
Ticket$54Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 327.5 mi
  • Duration: 6h 47m

What companies run services between Los Angeles, CA, USA and Mammoth Lakes, CA, USA?

There is no direct connection from Los Angeles to Mammoth Lakes. However, you can take the train to Via Princessa, take the taxi 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 Los Angeles to Mammoth Lakes in around 5h 37m.

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