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How to get fromOceanside to Mammoth Lakesby train, plane, bus, car, or bus (Greyhound, Amtrak)

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There are 8 ways to get from Oceanside to Mammoth Lakes by train, plane, bus, car, or bus (Greyhound, Amtrak)

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  1. Train to Mcclellan–Palomar Airport, fly to Mammoth Lakes Airport

    best
    1. Take the train from Carlsbad Village Station to Encinitas Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Mcclellan–Palomar Airport (CLD) to Mammoth Lakes Airport (MMH)plane plane CLD - MMH
    3h 55m
    $190–414

  2. Train, bus via Lancaster

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Oceanside to L.A. Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Lancastertrain train
    3. Take the bus from Lancaster - Metrolink Station, 44812 Sierra Highway to Bishop Airportbus bus 395
    4. Take the bus from Bishop Airport to Tavern Rd / Old Mammoth Rdbus bus Mmx / ...
    12h 29m
    $60–92

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Oceanside to Van Nuystrain train Pacific Surfliner
    2. Take the bus from Skirball Park & Ride to Mammoth Mountain Innbus bus Mammoth Ski Trip
    10h 21m
    $455–492

  4. Drive 366.9 mi

    1. Drive from Oceanside to Mammoth Lakescar car 366.9 mi
    6h 34m
    $67–97

  5. Train to San Diego International Airport, fly to Reno/Tahoe International Airport, bus

    1. Take the train from Oceanside to San Diego Old Town Transportation Centertrain train
    2. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO)plane plane SAN - RNO
    3. Take the bus from Reno - Tahoe International Airport to Tavern Rd / Old Mammoth Rdbus bus
    8h 23m
    $241–370

  6. Fly Mcclellan–Palomar Airport to Reno/Tahoe International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Mcclellan–Palomar Airport (CLD) to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO)plane plane CLD - RNO
    2. Take the bus from Reno - Tahoe International Airport to Tavern Rd / Old Mammoth Rdbus bus
    8h 28m
    $94–406

  7. Train, bus via Los Angeles

    1. Take the train from Oceanside to Los Angelestrain train
    2. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Via Princessatrain train
    3. Take the bus from Golden Valley Park & Ride to Mammoth Mountain Innbus bus
    10h 24m
    $456–489

  8. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Oceanside to Santa Anabus bus
    2. Take the bus from Santa Ana to Pacoima - San Fernandobus bus 1
    3. Take the bus from Skirball Park & Ride to Mammoth Mountain Innbus bus
    12h 13m
    $455–488

Oceanside to Mammoth Lakes by train and bus

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration12h 29mAverage Duration
Ticket$60Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 349.2 mi
  • Duration: 3h 55m

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

You can take a bus from Oceanside to Old Mammoth Rd / Sierra Nevada Rd via Santa Ana, Van Nuys / Laurel Canyon, Sepulveda / Skirball Center, Skirball Park & Ride, Mammoth Mountain Inn, and Main Lodge in around 12h 13m.

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