Rome2Rio

How to get fromMojave Desert to Mammoth Lakesby car, plane, or bus

Find Transport to Mammoth Lakes

See all options

There are 6 ways to get from Mojave Desert to Mammoth Lakes by car, plane, or bus

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

  1. Drive, fly to Reno/Tahoe International Airport, bus

    best
    1. Drive from Mojave Desert to Harry Reid International Airport (LAS)car car
    2. Fly from Harry Reid International Airport (LAS) to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO)plane plane LAS - RNO
    3. Take the bus from Reno - Tahoe International Airport to Tavern Rd / Old Mammoth Rdbus bus
    7h 39m
    $182–494

  2. Drive 352.1 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Mojave Desert to Mammoth Lakescar car 352.1 mi
    6h 34m
    $65–93

  3. Drive, bus

    1. Drive from Mojave Desert to South Strip Transit Terminalcar car
    2. Take the bus from South Strip Transit Terminal to Mojave Amtrak Bus Stopbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Mojave - Carl's Jr., 44812 Sierra Highway to Bishop - Vons/Kmart, 1200 N. Main Streetbus bus 395
    4. Take the bus from Bishop - Vons/Kmart, 1200 N. Main Street to Tavern Rd / Old Mammoth Rdbus bus Mmx / ...
    12h 51m
    $121–190

  4. Drive, fly to Fresno Yosemite International Airport, bus

    1. Drive from Mojave Desert to Harry Reid International Airport (LAS)car car
    2. Fly from Harry Reid International Airport (LAS) to Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT)plane plane LAS - FAT
    3. Take the bus from Fresno Yosemite International Airport to Yosemite Villagebus bus
    4. Take the bus from Yosemite Village to Mammoth Lakes Park & Ridebus bus
    11h 45m
    $176–502

  5. Drive, fly to Merced Municipal Airport, bus

    1. Drive from Mojave Desert to Harry Reid International Airport (LAS)car car
    2. Fly from Harry Reid International Airport (LAS) to Merced Municipal Airport (MCE)plane plane LAS - MCE
    3. Take the bus from Merced Airport to Yosemite Valley Lodge/Laurel Cottagebus bus
    4. Take the bus from Yosemite Valley Lodge/Laurel Cottage to Mammoth Lakes Park & Ridebus bus
    11h 59m
    $153–509

  6. Drive, bus via Beverly Hills

    1. Drive from Mojave Desert to Las Vegas Bus Terminalcar car
    2. Take the bus from Las Vegas Bus Terminal to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Skirball Park & Ride to Mammoth Mountain Innbus bus
    16h
    $477–526

Harry Reid International Airport (LAS) to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO) flights

Calendar94Weekly Planes
Duration1h 30mAverage Duration
Ticket$50Cheapest Price
See schedules

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Mojave Desert to Mammoth Lakes.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 582.7 mi
  • Duration: 7h 39m

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

There is no direct connection from Mojave Desert to Mammoth Lakes. However, you can drive to Harry Reid International Airport (LAS) airport, fly to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO), walk to Reno - Tahoe International Airport, then take the bus to Tavern Rd / Old Mammoth Rd. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Mojave Desert to Tavern Rd / Old Mammoth Rd via South Strip Transit Terminal, Mojave - Carl's Jr., 44812 Sierra Highway, and Bishop - Vons/Kmart, 1200 N. Main Street in around 12h 51m.

Airlines
Bus operators

Want to know more about travelling around United States

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.

Related travel guides

Need to know: Greyhound

Read the travel guideNeed to know: Greyhound