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How to get fromMammoth Lakes to Encinitasby plane, bus, train, car, bus (Amtrak), or bus (Greyhound)

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There are 8 ways to get from Mammoth Lakes to Encinitas by plane, bus, train, car, bus (Amtrak), or bus (Greyhound)

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  1. Fly Mammoth Lakes Airport to Mcclellan–Palomar Airport

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    1. Fly from Mammoth Lakes Airport (MMH) to Mcclellan–Palomar Airport (CLD)plane plane MMH - CLD
    1h 49m
    $207–291

  2. Drive  378.1 mi

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    1. Drive from Mammoth Lakes to Encinitascar car 378.1 mi
    6h 49m
    $69–100

  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 Solana Beach Amtrak Stationtrain train
    11h 16m
    $493–539

  4. Bus to Reno/Tahoe International Airport, fly to San Diego International Airport, train

    1. Take the bus from Tavern Rd / Old Mammoth Rd to Reno - Tahoe International Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane RNO - SAN
    3. Take the train from San Diego - Old Town to Encinitas Stationtrain train
    8h 24m
    $271–349

  5. Bus, bus to Fresno Yosemite International Airport, fly to San Diego International Airport, train

    1. Take the bus from Mammoth Lakes Park & Ride to Yosemite Villagebus bus
    2. Take the bus from Yosemite Valley Lodge/Laurel Cottage to Fresno Yosemite International Airportbus bus
    3. Fly from Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane FAT - SAN
    4. Take the train from San Diego - Old Town to Encinitas Stationtrain train
    12h 16m
    $140–300

  6. 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 Solana Beach Amtrak Stationtrain train Pacific Surfliner
    11h 50m
    $488–538

  7. Bus via Mojave

    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 Mojave - Carl's Jr., 44812 Sierra Highwaybus bus 395
    3. Take the bus from Carl's Jr./Inyo St. to Bakersfield Amtrakbus bus 100
    4. Take the bus from Bakersfield to Solana Beach Amtrak Stationbus bus
    14h 37m

  8. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Mammoth Lakes Park & Ride to Yosemite Villagebus bus
    2. Take the bus from Yosemite Village to Fresno Amtrakbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Fresno Bus Station to Oceanside Transportation Centerbus bus
    19h 38m
    $121–159

Mammoth Lakes Airport (MMH) to Mcclellan–Palomar Airport (CLD) flights

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Duration1h 24mAverage Duration
Ticket$156Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 340.7 mi
  • Duration: 1h 49m

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

Advanced Air, LLC flies from Mammoth Lakes Airport (MMH) to Mcclellan–Palomar Airport (CLD) once a week. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Tavern Rd / Old Mammoth Rd to Hwy 101 & K St via Bishop - Vons/Kmart, 1200 N. Main Street, Carl's Jr./Inyo St., Bakersfield, Solana Beach Amtrak Station, and Hwy 101 & Lomas Santa Fe Dr in around 14h 37m.

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