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How to get fromMammoth Lakes to Santa Monicaby bus, car, plane, or train

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There are 7 ways to get from Mammoth Lakes to Santa Monica by bus, car, plane, or train

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Mammoth Mountain Inn to Skirball Park & Ridebus bus Mammoth Ski Trip
    7h 39m
    $422–424

  2. Bus, train, line 33 bus

    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 bus from Patsaouras Transit Plaza to 5th / Santa Monicabus bus 33
    11h
    $55–85

  3. Drive 307 mi

    1. Drive from Mammoth Lakes to Santa Monicacar car 307 mi
    5h 28m
    $56–81

  4. Bus to Reno/Tahoe International Airport, fly to Los Angeles International Airport

    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 Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane RNO - LAX
    7h 37m
    $343–698

  5. Bus to Reno/Tahoe International Airport, fly to Burbank Bob Hope Airport

    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 Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR)plane plane RNO - BUR
    8h 5m
    $533–796

  6. Bus, bus to Fresno Yosemite International Airport, fly to Los Angeles International Airport

    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 Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane FAT - LAX
    11h 34m
    $317–719

  7. Bus, bus to Merced Municipal Airport, fly to Los Angeles International Airport

    1. Take the bus from Mammoth Lakes Park & Ride to Curry Villagebus bus
    2. Take the bus from Curry Village to Merced Airportbus bus
    3. Fly from Merced Municipal Airport (MCE) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane MCE - LAX
    11h 32m
    $128–235

Mammoth Lakes to Santa Monica by bus and train

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration11hAverage Duration
Ticket$55Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 323.8 mi
  • Duration: 7h 39m

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

CCSC Recreation & Social Club operates a bus from Mammoth Mountain Inn to Skirball Park & Ride on demand. Tickets cost $419 and the journey takes 5h 30m.

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