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How to get fromMammoth Lakes to Palm Springsby bus, train, car, plane, or bus (Amtrak)

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There are 4 ways to get from Mammoth Lakes to Palm Springs by bus, train, car, plane, or bus (Amtrak)

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  1. Bus, train

    best
    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 Springs Amtrak Bus Stopbus bus
    12h 31m
    $465–497

  2. Drive 343.7 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Mammoth Lakes to Palm Springscar car 343.7 mi
    6h 5m
    $63–91

  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 15m
    $279–832

  4. Bus

    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 Fullerton Amtrak Stationbus bus
    5. Take the bus from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Palm Springs Amtrak Bus Stopbus bus
    15h 2m
    $135–212

Mammoth Lakes to Palm Springs by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration15h 2mAverage Duration
Ticket$135Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 452.8 mi
  • Duration: 12h 31m

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

You can take a bus from Tavern Rd / Old Mammoth Rd to Palm Springs Amtrak Bus Stop via Bishop - Vons/Kmart, 1200 N. Main Street, Carl's Jr./Inyo St., Bakersfield, and Fullerton Amtrak Station in around 15h 2m.

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