There are 7 ways to get from San Marcos to Mammoth Lakes by plane, train, bus, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly to Mammoth Lakes Airport
best- Fly from Mcclellan–Palomar Airport (CLD) to Mammoth Lakes Airport (MMH)plane CLD - MMH
3h 13m$178–417Train, bus via Bishop
cheapest- Take the train from Oceanside to L.A. Union Stationtrain
- Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Lancastertrain
- Take the bus from Lancaster - Metrolink Station, 44812 Sierra Highway to Bishop Airportbus 395
- Take the bus from Bishop Airport to Tavern Rd / Old Mammoth Rdbus Mmx / ...
14h 11m$62–100Train, bus via Los Angeles
- Take the train from Oceanside to Los Angelestrain
- Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Via Princessatrain
- Take the bus from Golden Valley Park & Ride to Mammoth Mountain Innbus
12h 1m$456–500Drive 364.9 mi
- Drive from San Marcos to Mammoth Lakescar 364.9 mi
6h 30m$67–97Fly to Reno/Tahoe International Airport, bus
- Fly from Mcclellan–Palomar Airport (CLD) to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO)plane CLD - RNO
- Take the bus from Reno - Tahoe International Airport to Tavern Rd / Old Mammoth Rdbus
7h 46m$92–410Train, bus
- Take the train from Oceanside to Van Nuystrain Pacific Surfliner
- Take the bus from Skirball Park & Ride to Mammoth Mountain Innbus Mammoth Ski Trip
12h 3m$454–500Bus
- Take the bus from 301 Mission Ave STE 205, Oceanside, CA to LAX Terminal B Upper Level dropoffbus Lax Linq
- Take the bus from Skirball Park & Ride to Mammoth Mountain Innbus Mammoth Ski Trip
12h 33m$504–564
San Marcos to Mammoth Lakes by tram, train, and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from San Marcos to Mammoth Lakes is to drive which costs $65 - $100 and takes 6h 30m.
The fastest way to get from San Marcos to Mammoth Lakes is to fly which takes 3h 13m and costs $170 - $420.
No, there is no direct bus from San Marcos to Mammoth Lakes. However, there are services departing from Mission Rd & Pico Av and arriving at Old Mammoth Rd / Sierra Nevada Rd via Vista Transit Center Stall 5, 301 Mission Ave STE 205, Oceanside, CA, LAX Tom Bradley International Terminal, Skirball Park & Ride and Main Lodge. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 33m.
The distance between San Marcos and Mammoth Lakes is 340 miles. The road distance is 367 miles.
The best way to get from San Marcos to Mammoth Lakes without a car is to train and bus via Los Angeles which takes 12h 1m and costs $450 - $500.
It takes approximately 3h 13m to get from San Marcos to Mammoth Lakes, including transfers.
San Marcos to Mammoth Lakes bus services, operated by LAX LINQ, depart from 301 Mission Ave STE 205, Oceanside, CA station.
The best way to get from San Marcos to Mammoth Lakes is to fly which takes 3h 13m and costs $170 - $420. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $500 - $600 and takes 12h 33m.
San Marcos to Mammoth Lakes bus services, operated by LAX LINQ, arrive at LAX Terminal B Upper Level dropoff station.
Yes, the driving distance between San Marcos to Mammoth Lakes is 367 miles. It takes approximately 6h 30m to drive from San Marcos to Mammoth Lakes.
What companies run services between San Marcos, CA, USA and Mammoth Lakes, CA, USA?
Advanced Air, LLC flies from Mcclellan–Palomar Airport (CLD) to Mammoth Lakes Airport (MMH) 3 times a week. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Mission Rd & Pico Av to Old Mammoth Rd / Sierra Nevada Rd via Vista Transit Center Stall 5, Oceanside Transit Center Stall 10, 301 Mission Ave STE 205, Oceanside, CA, LAX Terminal B Upper Level dropoff, LAX Tom Bradley International Terminal, Van Nuys FlyAway Terminal - 7610 Woodley Ave, Skirball Park & Ride, Mammoth Mountain Inn, and Main Lodge in around 12h 33m.
- Website
- advancedaircharters.com
Flights from Mcclellan–Palomar Airport to Mammoth Lakes Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- When
- Thursday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $150–380
- Website
- jsx.com
Flights from Mcclellan–Palomar Airport to Reno/Tahoe International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $60–360
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Mcclellan–Palomar Airport to Reno/Tahoe International Airport via San Francisco
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 54m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–390
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Oceanside to Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $26–60
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Oceanside to Van Nuys
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 46m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $30–70
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- (800) 371-LINK (5465)
- Website
- Metrolink Trains
Train from L.A. Union Station to Via Princessa
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $8–12
- Website
- Metrolink Trains
Train from Oceanside to L.A. Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 2m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $12–17
- Website
- Metrolink Trains
Train from L.A. Union Station to Lancaster
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 12m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $5–8
- Website
- Metrolink Trains
- [email protected]
- Website
- CCSC Recreation & Social Club
Bus from Golden Valley Park & Ride to Mammoth Mountain Inn
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- Frequency
- On demand
- Estimated price
- $419
- Schedules at
- CCSC Recreation & Social Club
Bus from Skirball Park & Ride to Mammoth Mountain Inn
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 30m
- Frequency
- On demand
- Estimated price
- $419
- Schedules at
- CCSC Recreation & Social Club
Bus from Skirball Park & Ride to Mammoth Mountain Inn
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 30m
- Frequency
- On demand
- Estimated price
- $419
- Schedules at
- CCSC Recreation & Social Club
- Phone
- +1 760-872-1901
- [email protected]
- Website
- Eastern Sierra Transit Authority
Bus from Reno - Tahoe International Airport to Tavern Rd / Old Mammoth Rd
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $29–45
- Website
- Eastern Sierra Transit Authority
Bus from Lancaster - Metrolink Station, 44812 Sierra Highway to Bishop Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $35–55
- Website
- Eastern Sierra Transit Authority
Bus from Bishop Airport to Tavern Rd / Old Mammoth Rd
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $8–13
- Website
- Eastern Sierra Transit Authority
- Phone
- (323)-776-5467
- [email protected]
- Website
- LAX LINQ
Bus from 301 Mission Ave STE 205, Oceanside, CA to LAX Terminal B Upper Level dropoff
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $45–85
- Website
- LAX LINQ
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