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How to get fromSan Clemente to Mammoth Lakesby train, bus, car, or plane

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There are 6 ways to get from San Clemente to Mammoth Lakes by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train, bus via Los Angeles

    best
    1. Take the train from San Clemente Pier Amtrak to Los Angelestrain 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 29m
    $472–499

  2. Train, bus via Bishop

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from San Clemente Pier 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 / ...
    12h 9m
    $58–90

  3. Drive  351.9 mi

    1. Drive from San Clemente to Mammoth Lakescar car 351.9 mi
    6h 16m
    $61–87

  4. Train, fly, bus

    1. Take the train from San Clemente Pier Amtrak to San Diego Old Town Transportation Centertrain train
    2. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT)plane plane SAN - FAT
    3. Take the bus from Fresno Yosemite International Airport to Yosemite Villagebus bus
    4. Take the bus from Yosemite Village to Mammoth Lakes Park & Ridebus bus
    12h 51m
    $171–333

  5. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from San Clemente Pier Amtrak to Van Nuystrain train Pacific Surfliner
    2. Take the bus from Skirball Park & Ride to Mammoth Mountain Innbus bus Mammoth Ski Trip
    9h 58m
    $467–493

  6. Bus

    1. Take the bus from El Camino Real-Avd Cabrillo to 7Th-Channelbus bus 1
    2. Take the bus from Skirball Park & Ride to Mammoth Mountain Innbus bus Mammoth Ski Trip
    13h 24m
    $446–453

San Clemente to Mammoth Lakes by train and bus

Calendar8Weekly Services
Duration12h 9mAverage Duration
Ticket$58Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 391.9 mi
  • Duration: 9h 29m

What companies run services between San Clemente, CA, USA and Mammoth Lakes, CA, USA?

You can take a bus from El Camino Real-Avd Cabrillo to Old Mammoth Rd / Sierra Nevada Rd via 7Th-Channel, 7th / Channel, Norwalk Station, LAX / Metro Transit Center, LAX/Metro Transit Center Bay 7, UCLA Gateway Plaza, Skirball Park & Ride, Mammoth Mountain Inn, and Main Lodge in around 13h 24m.

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