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How to get fromOceanside to Mammoth Mountainby train, plane, bus, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Oceanside to Mammoth Mountain by train, plane, bus, or car

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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
    4h 2m
    $200–432

  2. Drive 370.6 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Oceanside to Mammoth Mountaincar car 370.6 mi
    6h 41m
    $68–98

  3. Train, bus

    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 37m
    $74–109

  4. 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 31m
    $255–387

  5. 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 37m
    $108–424

Mcclellan–Palomar Airport (CLD) to Mammoth Lakes Airport (MMH) flights

Calendar3Weekly Planes
Duration1h 24mAverage Duration
Ticket$168Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 352.9 mi
  • Duration: 4h 2m

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

There is no direct connection from Oceanside to Mammoth Mountain. However, you can take the train to Encinitas Station, walk to Encinitas Station Stall 6, take the line 309 bus to El Camino Real & Palomar Airport Rd, walk to Mcclellan–Palomar Airport (CLD) airport, fly to Mammoth Lakes Airport (MMH), then take the taxi to Mammoth Mountain. Alternatively, you can take a train from Oceanside to Mammoth Mountain via L.A. Union Station, Lancaster, Lancaster - Metrolink Station, 44812 Sierra Highway, Bishop Airport, and Tavern Rd / Old Mammoth Rd in around 12h 37m.

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