There are 6 ways to get from Mammoth Lakes to Morro Bay by bus, train, car, or plane
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus, train via Santa Clarita
best- Take the bus from Mammoth Mountain Inn to Golden Valley Park & Ridebus Mammoth Ski Trip
- Take the train from Chatsworth to San Luis Obispotrain Pacific Surfliner
13h 55m$517–611Drive 315.6 mi
cheapest- Drive from Mammoth Lakes to Morro Baycar 315.6 mi
7h 16m$58–84Bus to Bishop Airport, fly
- Take the bus from Tavern Rd / Old Mammoth Rd to Bishop - Vons/Kmart, 1200 N. Main Streetbus
- Fly from Bishop Airport (BIH) to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP)plane BIH - SBP
10h 23m$66–311Bus, train
- Take the bus from Mammoth Mountain Inn to Skirball Park & Ridebus Mammoth Ski Trip
- Take the train from Van Nuys to San Luis Obispotrain Coast Starlight / ...
15h 17m$473–548Bus, drive
- Take the bus from Mammoth Lakes Park & Ride to Yosemite Villagebus
- Take the bus from Yosemite Village to Fresno Amtrakbus
- Take the bus from Fresno Downtown to Huronbus
- Drive from Coalinga to Mission & 14thcar
- Take the bus from Mission & 14th to Government Centerbus 9S
19h 18m$82–94Bus, bus to Fresno Yosemite International Airport, fly
- Take the bus from Mammoth Lakes Park & Ride to Yosemite Villagebus
- Take the bus from Yosemite Valley Lodge/Laurel Cottage to Fresno Yosemite International Airportbus
- Fly from Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT) to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP)plane FAT - SBP
15h 8m$95–288
Bishop Airport (BIH) to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Mammoth Lakes to Morro Bay is to drive which costs $55 - $85 and takes 7h 16m.
The fastest way to get from Mammoth Lakes to Morro Bay is to drive which takes 7h 16m and costs $55 - $85.
The distance between Mammoth Lakes and Morro Bay is 515 miles. The road distance is 317.4 miles.
The best way to get from Mammoth Lakes to Morro Bay without a car is to bus and train via Santa Clarita which takes 13h 55m and costs $500 - $650.
It takes approximately 13h 55m to get from Mammoth Lakes to Morro Bay, including transfers.
Yes, the driving distance between Mammoth Lakes to Morro Bay is 317 miles. It takes approximately 7h 16m to drive from Mammoth Lakes to Morro Bay.
There are 290+ hotels available in Morro Bay.
What companies run services between Mammoth Lakes, CA, USA and Morro Bay, CA, USA?
There is no direct connection from Mammoth Lakes to Morro Bay. However, you can take the bus to Main Lodge, walk to Mammoth Mountain Inn, take the bus to Golden Valley Park & Ride, take the taxi to Chatsworth, take the train to San Luis Obispo, walk to Amtrak Station, take the bus to Downtown Transit Center, walk to Government Center, then take the bus to Morro Bay Park. Alternatively, you can drive from Mammoth Lakes to Morro Bay in around 7h 16m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Bishop Airport to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport via San Francisco
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 51m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $45–280
Flights from Bishop Airport to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 49m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–490
Flights from Bishop Airport to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport via San Francisco, Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 26m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $60–330
Flights from Fresno Yosemite International Airport to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport via Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 11m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $30–220
Flights from Fresno Yosemite International Airport to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport via San Francisco
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $30–220
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chatsworth to San Luis Obispo
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 38m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $45–120
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Van Nuys to San Luis Obispo
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 34m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $50–120
- Website
- Amtrak
- [email protected]
- Website
- CCSC Recreation & Social Club
Bus from Mammoth Mountain Inn to Golden Valley Park & Ride
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- Frequency
- On demand
- Estimated price
- $419
- Schedules at
- CCSC Recreation & Social Club
Bus from Mammoth Mountain Inn to Skirball Park & Ride
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 30m
- Frequency
- On demand
- Estimated price
- $419
- Schedules at
- CCSC Recreation & Social Club
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