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How to get fromSan Diego to Mono Lakeby plane, bus, unknown, or train

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There are 6 ways to get from San Diego to Mono Lake by plane, bus, unknown, or train

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  1. Fly to Reno/Tahoe International Airport, bus, travel

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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 Lee Vining - Chevron, 51557 US 395bus bus
    3. Walk from Lee Vining - Chevron, 51557 US 395 to Mono Lakeunknown unknown
    5h 52m

  2. Train, bus, travel 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. Walk from Mammoth Mountain Inn to Mono Lakeunknown unknown
    11h 30m

  3. Train, bus, travel

    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
    4. Walk from Mono Basin Visitor Center to Mono Lakeunknown unknown
    12h 43m

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

    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. Walk from Curry Village to Mono Lakeunknown unknown
    6h 35m

  5. Bus, travel via Van Nuys

    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 Mono Basin Visitor Centerbus bus
    4. Walk from Mono Basin Visitor Center to Mono Lakeunknown unknown
    13h 13m

  6. Bus, travel

    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
    4. Walk from Mono Basin Visitor Center to Mono Lakeunknown unknown
    18h 31m

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: 632.5 mi
  • Duration: 5h 52m

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

There is no direct connection from San Diego to Mono Lake. However, you can fly to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO), walk to Reno - Tahoe International Airport, take the bus to Lee Vining - Chevron, 51557 US 395, then travel to Mono Lake. Alternatively, you can take a train from San Diego to Mono Lake via Los Angeles, L.A. Union Station, Via Princessa, Golden Valley Park & Ride, and Mammoth Mountain Inn in around 11h 30m.

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