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How to get fromRiverside to Mammoth Lakesby train, bus, car, or bus (Amtrak)

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There are 5 ways to get from Riverside to Mammoth Lakes by train, bus, car, or bus (Amtrak)

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  1. Train, bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Riverside - Downtown to L.A. Union Stationtrain train
    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
    9h 47m
    $432–439

  2. Drive 302.7 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Riverside to Mammoth Lakescar car 302.7 mi
    5h 24m
    $56–80

  3. Train, bus via Bishop

    1. Take the train from Riverside - Downtown 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 / ...
    13h 15m
    $58–92

  4. Bus via Bakersfield

    1. Take the bus from Riverside to Bakersfieldbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Bakersfield Amtrak to Carl's Jr./Inyo St.bus bus 100
    3. Take the bus from Mojave - Carl's Jr., 44812 Sierra Highway to Bishop - Vons/Kmart, 1200 N. Main Streetbus bus 395
    4. Take the bus from Bishop - Vons/Kmart, 1200 N. Main Street to Tavern Rd / Old Mammoth Rdbus bus Mmx / ...
    13h 20m
    $118–176

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Bloomington to Los Angeles - Pacoimabus bus Nogales
    2. Take the bus from Skirball Park & Ride to Mammoth Mountain Innbus bus Mammoth Ski Trip
    14h 10m
    $458–487

Riverside to Mammoth Lakes by bus and train

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration13h 15mAverage Duration
Ticket$58Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 387.6 mi
  • Duration: 9h 47m

What companies run services between Riverside, Riverside County, CA, USA and Mammoth Lakes, CA, USA?

You can take a bus from Riverside to Tavern Rd / Old Mammoth Rd via Bakersfield Amtrak, Mojave - Carl's Jr., 44812 Sierra Highway, and Bishop - Vons/Kmart, 1200 N. Main Street in around 13h 20m.

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