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There are 4 ways to get from Palm Springs to Mammoth Lakes by bus, train, car, or plane

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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
    12h 12m
    $466–496

  2. Drive 342.9 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Palm Springs to Mammoth Lakescar car 342.9 mi
    6h 4m
    $63–91

  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
    12h 51m
    $278–831

  4. Bus, train via San Bernardino

    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 Airportbus bus 395
    5. Take the bus from Bishop Airport to Tavern Rd / Old Mammoth Rdbus bus Mmx / ...
    16h 55m
    $64–100

Palm Springs to Mammoth Lakes by bus and train

Calendar20Weekly Services
Duration16h 55mAverage Duration
Ticket$64Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 450.7 mi
  • Duration: 12h 12m

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

There is no direct connection from Palm Springs to Mammoth Lakes. 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, walk to Main Lodge, then take the bus to Old Mammoth Rd / Sierra Nevada Rd. Alternatively, you can drive from Palm Springs to Mammoth Lakes in around 6h 4m.

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