There are 5 ways to get from Pasadena to Mammoth Lakes by bus, car, plane, or train
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Skirball Park & Ride to Mammoth Mountain Innbus Mammoth Ski Trip
8h 10m$424–427Drive 292.9 mi
cheapest- Drive from Pasadena to Mammoth Lakescar 292.9 mi
5h 28m$54–78Fly from Los Angeles International Airport, bus
- Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO)plane LAX - RNO
- Take the bus from Reno - Tahoe International Airport to Tavern Rd / Old Mammoth Rdbus
8h 17m$348–710Train, bus
- 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 / ...
10h 52m$56–86Fly from Burbank Bob Hope Airport, bus
- Fly from Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR) to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO)plane BUR - RNO
- Take the bus from Reno - Tahoe International Airport to Tavern Rd / Old Mammoth Rdbus
8h 56m$537–807
Pasadena to Mammoth Lakes by tram, train, and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Pasadena to Mammoth Lakes is to drive which costs $50 - $80 and takes 5h 28m.
The fastest way to get from Pasadena to Mammoth Lakes is to drive which takes 5h 28m and costs $50 - $80.
No, there is no direct bus from Pasadena to Mammoth Lakes. However, there are services departing from Walnut St & Garfield Ave and arriving at Old Mammoth Rd / Sierra Nevada Rd via Sepulveda / Ventura, Skirball Park & Ride and Main Lodge. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 10m.
The distance between Pasadena and Mammoth Lakes is 336 miles. The road distance is 294.6 miles.
The best way to get from Pasadena to Mammoth Lakes without a car is to bus which takes 8h 10m and costs $423 - $427.
It takes approximately 8h 10m to get from Pasadena to Mammoth Lakes, including transfers.
Pasadena to Mammoth Lakes bus services, operated by CCSC Recreation & Social Club, depart from Skirball Park & Ride station.
Pasadena to Mammoth Lakes bus services, operated by CCSC Recreation & Social Club, arrive at Mammoth Mountain Inn station.
Yes, the driving distance between Pasadena to Mammoth Lakes is 295 miles. It takes approximately 5h 28m to drive from Pasadena to Mammoth Lakes.
There are 1014+ hotels available in Mammoth Lakes.
What companies run services between Pasadena, CA, USA and Mammoth Lakes, CA, USA?
CCSC Recreation & Social Club operates a bus from Skirball Park & Ride to Mammoth Mountain Inn on demand. Tickets cost $419 and the journey takes 5h 30m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Reno/Tahoe International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–310
Flights from Burbank Bob Hope Airport to Reno/Tahoe International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–320
Flights from Burbank Bob Hope Airport to Reno/Tahoe International Airport via Las Vegas
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- When
- Tuesday to Saturday
- Estimated price
- $65–360
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Reno/Tahoe International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 31m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–310
Flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Reno/Tahoe International Airport via San Francisco
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 29m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–340
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Reno/Tahoe International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 31m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–310
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Reno/Tahoe International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- When
- Thursday
- Estimated price
- $50–310
- Website
- jsx.com
Flights from Burbank Bob Hope Airport to Reno/Tahoe International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–320
- Phone
- (800) 371-LINK (5465)
- Website
- Metrolink Trains
Train from L.A. Union Station to Lancaster
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 12m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $11–16
- Website
- Metrolink Trains
- [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
- Phone
- +1 760-872-1901
- [email protected]
- Website
- Eastern Sierra Transit Authority
Bus from Reno - Tahoe International Airport to Tavern Rd / Old Mammoth Rd
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $29–45
- Website
- Eastern Sierra Transit Authority
Bus from Lancaster - Metrolink Station, 44812 Sierra Highway to Bishop Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $35–55
- Website
- Eastern Sierra Transit Authority
Bus from Bishop Airport to Tavern Rd / Old Mammoth Rd
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $8–13
- Website
- Eastern Sierra Transit Authority
Bus from Reno - Tahoe International Airport to Tavern Rd / Old Mammoth Rd
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $29–45
- Website
- Eastern Sierra Transit Authority
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