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There are 3 ways to get from Palm Springs to Lee Vining by bus, train, or car

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  1. Bus, train

    best
    1. Take the bus from Palm Springs 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
    4. Take the bus from Mammoth Mountain Inn to Lake View Lodgebus bus
    13h 29m
    $476–504

  2. Drive 365.4 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Palm Springs to Lee Viningcar car 365.4 mi
    6h 27m
    $67–97

  3. Bus, train via Bishop

    1. Take the bus from Varner at Harry Oliver to San Bernardino Transit Centerbus bus 10
    2. Take the train from San Bernardino - Downtown to L.A. Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Lancastertrain train
    4. Take the bus from Lancaster - Metrolink Station, 44812 Sierra Highway to Bishop - Vons/Kmart, 1200 N. Main Streetbus bus 395
    5. Take the bus from Bishop - Vons/Kmart, 1200 N. Main Street to Lee Vining - Caltrans Yard, 51548 US 395bus bus 395
    17h 20m
    $68–106

Palm Springs to Lee Vining by bus and train

Calendar20Weekly Services
Duration17h 20mAverage Duration
Ticket$68Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 480.1 mi
  • Duration: 13h 29m

What companies run services between Palm Springs, CA, USA and Lee Vining, CA, USA?

There is no direct connection from Palm Springs to Lee Vining. However, you can take the bus to Fullerton Amtrak Station, walk to Fullerton Amtrak Station, take the train to Van Nuys, walk to Van Nuys / Keswick, take the line 761 bus to Sepulveda / Skirball Center, walk to Skirball Park & Ride, take the bus to Mammoth Mountain Inn, then take the bus to Lake View Lodge. Alternatively, you can drive from Palm Springs to Lee Vining in around 6h 27m.

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