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How to get fromMammoth Lakes to Palm Desertby bus, train, car, or plane

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There are 5 ways to get from Mammoth Lakes to Palm Desert by bus, train, car, or plane

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  1. Bus, train via Lancaster

    best
    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 bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Indio Bus Stationbus bus
    13h 10m
    $74–124

  2. Drive 358.7 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Mammoth Lakes to Palm Desertcar car 358.7 mi
    6h 21m
    $66–95

  3. Bus, fly

    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 Palm Springs International Airport (PSP)plane plane FAT - PSP
    13h 28m
    $308–873

  4. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Mammoth Mountain Inn to Skirball Park & Ridebus bus
    2. Take the train from Van Nuys to Fullerton Amtrak Stationtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Palm Desert Amtrak Bus Stopbus bus
    13h 11m
    $470–502

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Mammoth Mountain Inn to Skirball Park & Ridebus bus Mammoth Ski Trip
    2. Take the bus from 612 Wall St - Los Angeles to Indio Bus Stationbus bus Huntington Park
    13h 15m
    $494–516

Mammoth Lakes to Palm Desert by bus, train, and foot

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration13h 10mAverage Duration
Ticket$74Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 462.8 mi
  • Duration: 13h 10m

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

You can take a bus from Old Mammoth Rd / Tavern Rd to Hwy 111 at San Luis Rey via Main Lodge, Mammoth Mountain Inn, Skirball Park & Ride, UCLA Gateway Plaza, Sepulveda Blvd/Salvation Army, Sepulveda / Federal Building Roadway, 6th / Main, 612 Wall St - Los Angeles, Indio Bus Station, and Hwy 111 at Golf Center Pkwy in around 13h 15m.

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