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How to get fromPalm Desert to Mammoth Lakesby bus, train, car, plane, or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus)

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There are 7 ways to get from Palm Desert to Mammoth Lakes by bus, train, car, plane, or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus)

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  1. Bus, train via San Bernardino

    best
    1. Take the bus from Indio, CA to San Bernardino, CAbus bus
    2. Take the train from San Bernardino - Downtown to L.A. Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Via Princessatrain train
    4. Take the bus from Golden Valley Park & Ride to Mammoth Mountain Innbus bus
    12h 31m
    $493–528

  2. Drive 358.2 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Palm Desert to Mammoth Lakescar car 358.2 mi
    6h 20m
    $66–95

  3. Fly, bus

    1. Fly from Palm Springs International Airport (PSP) to Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT)plane plane PSP - FAT
    2. Take the bus from Fresno Yosemite International Airport to Yosemite Villagebus bus
    3. Take the bus from Yosemite Village to Mammoth Lakes Park & Ridebus bus
    13h 4m
    $310–869

  4. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Indio Bus Station to Los Angeles Downtownbus bus
    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
    12h 44m
    $450–469

  5. Bus, train #2

    1. Take the bus from Palm Desert Amtrak Bus Stop to Fullerton Amtrak Stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Van Nuystrain train
    3. Take the bus from Skirball Park & Ride to Mammoth Mountain Innbus bus
    12h 47m
    $470–502

  6. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Indio Bus Station to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus Greyhound US1000 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Skirball Park & Ride to Mammoth Mountain Innbus bus Mammoth Ski Trip
    13h 1m
    $460–487

  7. Bus, train #3

    1. Take the bus from Indio Bus Station to 612 Wall St - Los Angelesbus bus
    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 / ...
    15h 38m
    $106–154

Palm Desert to Mammoth Lakes by bus, foot, and train

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration15h 38mAverage Duration
Ticket$106Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 466 mi
  • Duration: 12h 31m

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

You can take a bus from Hwy 111 at San Luis Rey to Old Mammoth Rd / Sierra Nevada Rd via Hwy 111 & Golf Center Pkwy, Indio Bus Station, Los Angeles Union Station, Los Angeles Union Station Arrivals, Los Angeles, Skirball Park & Ride, Mammoth Mountain Inn, and Main Lodge in around 13h 1m.

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