There are 9 ways to get from Oceanside to Mammoth Lakes by train, bus, car, plane, or bus (Greyhound, Amtrak)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train, bus
best- Take the train from Oceanside to Van Nuystrain Pacific Surfliner
- Take the bus from Skirball Park & Ride to Mammoth Mountain Innbus Mammoth Ski Trip
10h 21m$449–485Train, bus via Lancaster
cheapest- Take the train from Oceanside to L.A. Union Stationtrain
- Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Lancastertrain
- Take the bus from Lancaster - Metrolink Station, 44812 Sierra Highway to Bishop Airportbus 395
- Take the bus from Bishop Airport to Tavern Rd / Old Mammoth Rdbus Mmx / ...
12h 29m$60–92Drive 366.9 mi
- Drive from Oceanside to Mammoth Lakescar 366.9 mi
6h 34m$67–97Train to San Diego International Airport, fly to Reno/Tahoe International Airport, bus
- Take the train from Oceanside to San Diego Old Town Transportation Centertrain
- Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO)plane SAN - RNO
- Take the bus from Reno - Tahoe International Airport to Tavern Rd / Old Mammoth Rdbus
8h 23m$239–367Train, bus via Los Angeles
- Take the train from Oceanside to Los Angelestrain
- Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Via Princessatrain
- Take the bus from Golden Valley Park & Ride to Mammoth Mountain Innbus
10h 24m$451–484Bus
- Take the bus from Oceanside to Santa Anabus
- Take the bus from Santa Ana to Pacoima - San Fernandobus 1
- Take the bus from Skirball Park & Ride to Mammoth Mountain Innbus
12h 13m$454–485Fly Mcclellan–Palomar Airport to Reno/Tahoe International Airport, bus
- Fly from Mcclellan–Palomar Airport (CLD) to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO)plane CLD - RNO
- Take the bus from Reno - Tahoe International Airport to Tavern Rd / Old Mammoth Rdbus
8h 28m$94–426Train to San Diego International Airport, fly to Fresno Yosemite International Airport, bus
- Take the train from Oceanside to San Diego Old Town Transportation Centertrain
- Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT)plane SAN - FAT
- Take the bus from Fresno Yosemite International Airport to Yosemite Villagebus
- Take the bus from Yosemite Village to Mammoth Lakes Park & Ridebus
12h 19m$153–335Bus to Los Angeles International Airport, fly to Fresno Yosemite International Airport, bus
- Take the bus from 301 Mission Ave STE 205, Oceanside, CA to LAX Terminal 3 Upper Level dropoffbus
- Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT)plane LAX - FAT
- Take the bus from Fresno Yosemite International Airport to Yosemite Villagebus
- Take the bus from Yosemite Village to Mammoth Lakes Park & Ridebus
12h 37m$501–798
Oceanside to Mammoth Lakes by train and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Oceanside to Mammoth Lakes is to train and bus via Lancaster which costs $60 - $95 and takes 12h 29m.
The fastest way to get from Oceanside to Mammoth Lakes is to drive which takes 6h 34m and costs $65 - $100.
No, there is no direct bus from Oceanside to Mammoth Lakes. However, there are services departing from Oceanside and arriving at Old Mammoth Rd / Sierra Nevada Rd via Santa Ana, Van Nuys / Laurel Canyon, Skirball Park & Ride and Main Lodge. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 13m.
The distance between Oceanside and Mammoth Lakes is 424 miles. The road distance is 369.1 miles.
The best way to get from Oceanside to Mammoth Lakes without a car is to train and bus which takes 10h 21m and costs $440 - $490.
It takes approximately 10h 21m to get from Oceanside to Mammoth Lakes, including transfers.
Oceanside to Mammoth Lakes bus services, operated by Greyhound Mexico, depart from Oceanside station.
Oceanside to Mammoth Lakes bus services, operated by Greyhound Mexico, arrive at Santa Ana station.
Yes, the driving distance between Oceanside to Mammoth Lakes is 369 miles. It takes approximately 6h 34m to drive from Oceanside to Mammoth Lakes.
There are 1041+ hotels available in Mammoth Lakes.
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.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from San Diego International Airport to Reno/Tahoe International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–310
Flights from San Diego International Airport to Reno/Tahoe International Airport via San Jose
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- $55–330
Flights from San Diego International Airport to Fresno Yosemite International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–240
Flights from San Diego International Airport to Fresno Yosemite International Airport via Las Vegas
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- $45–270
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Oceanside to Van Nuys
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 46m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $28–65
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Oceanside to San Diego Old Town Transportation Center
- Ave. Duration
- 44 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $10–23
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Oceanside to Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $23–55
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Oceanside to San Diego Old Town Transportation Center
- Ave. Duration
- 44 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $10–23
- Website
- Amtrak
- [email protected]
- Website
- CCSC Recreation & Social Club
Bus from Skirball Park & Ride to Mammoth Mountain Inn
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 30m
- Frequency
- On demand
- Estimated price
- $419
- Schedules at
- CCSC Recreation & Social Club
Bus from Golden Valley Park & Ride to Mammoth Mountain Inn
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- Frequency
- On demand
- Estimated price
- $419
- Schedules at
- CCSC Recreation & Social Club
Bus from Skirball Park & Ride to Mammoth Mountain Inn
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 30m
- Frequency
- On demand
- Estimated price
- $419
- Schedules at
- CCSC Recreation & Social Club
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