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How to get fromMammoth Lakes to Carlsbadby plane, bus, train, or car

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

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  1. Fly

    best
    1. Fly from Mammoth Lakes Airport (MMH) to Mcclellan–Palomar Airport (CLD)plane plane MMH - CLD
    2h 35m
    $179–426

  2. Bus, train via Bishop

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Tavern Rd / Old Mammoth Rd to Bishop - Vons/Kmart, 1200 N. Main Streetbus bus Mmx / ...
    2. Take the bus from Bishop - Vons/Kmart, 1200 N. Main Street to Lancaster - Metrolink Station, 44812 Sierra Highwaybus bus 395
    3. Take the train from Lancaster to L.A. Union Stationtrain train
    4. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Oceansidetrain train
    12h 34m
    $62–97

  3. Bus, train via Los Angeles

    1. Take the bus from Mammoth Mountain Inn to Golden Valley Park & Ridebus bus
    2. Take the train from Via Princessa to L.A. Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Los Angeles to Oceansidetrain train
    10h 57m
    $455–493

  4. Drive 369.8 mi

    1. Drive from Mammoth Lakes to Carlsbadcar car 369.8 mi
    6h 37m
    $68–98

  5. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Mammoth Mountain Inn to Skirball Park & Ridebus bus Mammoth Ski Trip
    2. Take the train from Van Nuys to Oceansidetrain train Pacific Surfliner
    10h 59m
    $451–493

  6. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Mammoth Mountain Inn to Skirball Park & Ridebus bus Mammoth Ski Trip
    2. Take the bus from LAX Terminal 1 Shared Rides Stop to Oceansidebus bus reLAXsan
    11h 13m

Mammoth Lakes to Carlsbad by bus and train

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration12h 34mAverage Duration
Ticket$62Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 336.9 mi
  • Duration: 2h 35m

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

Advanced Air, LLC flies from Mammoth Lakes Airport (MMH) to Mcclellan–Palomar Airport (CLD) 3 times a week. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Old Mammoth Rd / Tavern Rd to Oceanside via Main Lodge, Mammoth Mountain Inn, Skirball Park & Ride, Sepulveda / Skirball Center, Westwood Blvd/Weyburn Ave, LAX Metro Transit Center Bay 16, Metro Transit Center Bay 2, LAX Terminal 1, and LAX Terminal 1 Shared Rides Stop in around 11h 13m.

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