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How to get fromSan Diego to Bodieby plane, bus, train, car, bus (Amtrak), or bus (Flixbus, Greyhound)

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There are 7 ways to get from San Diego to Bodie by plane, bus, train, car, bus (Amtrak), or bus (Flixbus, Greyhound)

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  1. Fly to Reno/Tahoe International Airport, bus

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    1. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO)plane plane SAN - RNO
    2. Take the bus from Reno - Tahoe International Airport to Bridgeport - 121 Emigrant Streetbus bus
    5h 53m
    $307–428

  2. Drive 441.9 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from San Diego to Bodiecar car 441.9 mi
    8h 30m
    $81–117

  3. Train, bus, drive

    1. Take the train from San Diego 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
    4. Drive from Mammoth Mountain Inn to Bodiecar car
    12h 27m
    $477–530

  4. Fly to Fresno Yosemite International Airport, bus, drive

    1. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT)plane plane SAN - FAT
    2. Take the bus from Fresno Yosemite International Airport to Curry Villagebus bus
    3. Drive from Curry Village to Bodiecar car
    8h 43m
    $142–465

  5. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from San Diego to Van Nuystrain train
    2. Take the bus from Skirball Park & Ride to Mammoth Mountain Innbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Mammoth Mountain Inn to Mono Basin Visitor Centerbus bus
    13h 38m
    $564–638

  6. Bus via Mojave

    1. Take the bus from San Diego 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 Bridgeport - 121 Emigrant Streetbus bus 395
    17h 45m
    $232–326

  7. Bus

    1. Take the bus from San Diego to Fresno Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Fresno Amtrak to Yosemite Villagebus bus
    3. Take the bus from Yosemite Village to Mono Basin Visitor Centerbus bus
    19h 26m
    $194–267

San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO) flights

Calendar55Weekly Planes
Duration1h 55mAverage Duration
Ticket$58Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 622.4 mi
  • Duration: 5h 53m

What companies run services between San Diego, CA, USA and Bodie, CA, USA?

You can take a bus from San Diego to Bodie via Bakersfield Amtrak, Mojave - Carl's Jr., 44812 Sierra Highway, Bishop - Vons/Kmart, 1200 N. Main Street, and Bridgeport - 121 Emigrant Street in around 17h 45m.

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