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There are 7 ways to get from San Diego to Lee Vining by plane, bus, train, or car

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  1. Fly to Reno/Tahoe International Airport, bus

    best
    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 Lee Vining - Chevron, 51557 US 395bus bus
    5h 40m
    $231–339

  2. Drive 418 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from San Diego to Lee Viningcar car 418 mi
    7h 23m
    $77–111

  3. 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 Lake View Lodgebus bus
    12h 34m
    $479–528

  4. Fly to Fresno Yosemite International Airport, bus

    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 Yosemite Villagebus bus
    3. Take the bus from Yosemite Village to Lake View Lodgebus bus
    9h 33m
    $136–580

  5. Train, bus via Los Angeles

    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. Take the bus from Mammoth Mountain Inn to Lake View Lodgebus bus
    12h 39m
    $479–526

  6. Bus

    1. Take the bus from San Diego to LAX Terminal 3 Shared Rides Stopbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Skirball Park & Ride to Mammoth Mountain Innbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Mammoth Mountain Inn to Lake View Lodgebus bus
    13h 3m
    $526–587

  7. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from San Diego to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus
    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 - Vons/Kmart, 1200 N. Main Streetbus bus 395
    4. Take the bus from Bishop - Vons/Kmart, 1200 N. Main Street to Lee Vining - Caltrans Yard, 51548 US 395bus bus 395
    14h 37m
    $80–126

San Diego to Lee Vining by bus and train

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration14h 37mAverage Duration
Ticket$80Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 625.8 mi
  • Duration: 5h 40m

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

You can take a vehicle from County Center/Little Italy Station to Lake View Lodge via Old Town Station, San Diego, LAX Terminal 3 Shared Rides Stop, LAX Tom Bradley International Terminal, Van Nuys FlyAway Terminal - 7610 Woodley Ave, Skirball Park & Ride, and Mammoth Mountain Inn in around 13h 3m.

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