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

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There are 7 ways to get from San Diego to Mammoth Lakes 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 Tavern Rd / Old Mammoth Rdbus bus
    6h 14m
    $236–344

  2. Drive 395.5 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from San Diego to Mammoth Lakescar car 395.5 mi
    7h
    $73–105

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from San Diego to Van Nuystrain train Pacific Surfliner
    2. Take the bus from Skirball Park & Ride to Mammoth Mountain Innbus bus Mammoth Ski Trip
    11h 17m
    $468–519

  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 Mammoth Lakes Park & Ridebus bus
    10h 10m
    $157–471

  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
    11h 20m
    $469–516

  6. Bus

    1. Take the bus from San Diego to LAX Terminal 3 Shared Rides Stopbus bus reLAXsan
    2. Take the bus from Skirball Park & Ride to Mammoth Mountain Innbus bus Mammoth Ski Trip
    11h 47m
    $516–578

  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 Airportbus bus 395
    4. Take the bus from Bishop Airport to Tavern Rd / Old Mammoth Rdbus bus Mmx / ...
    14h 12m
    $75–119

San Diego to Mammoth Lakes by bus and train

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration14h 12mAverage Duration
Ticket$75Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 654.4 mi
  • Duration: 6h 14m

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

You can take a vehicle from County Center/Little Italy Station to Old Mammoth Rd / Sierra Nevada Rd 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, Mammoth Mountain Inn, and Main Lodge in around 11h 47m.

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