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How to get fromSanta Ana to Mono Lakeby train, bus, unknown, or plane

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

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  1. Train, bus, travel

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    1. Take the train from Santa Ana 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
    9h 27m

  2. Fly John Wayne Airport Orange County to Reno/Tahoe International Airport, bus, travel

    1. Fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO)plane plane SNA - 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
    6h

  3. Bus, travel

    1. Take the bus from Santa Ana to Pacoima - Margot Hair Stylingbus bus 1
    2. Take the bus from Golden Valley 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
    9h 34m

  4. Train, bus, travel via Bishop

    1. Take the train from Santa Ana to Los Angelestrain train
    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
    5. Walk from Lee Vining - Caltrans Yard, 51548 US 395 to Mono Lakeunknown unknown
    12h 2m

  5. Train to Los Angeles International Airport, fly to Reno/Tahoe International Airport, bus, travel

    1. Take the train from Santa Ana to Los Angelestrain train
    2. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO)plane plane LAX - RNO
    3. Take the bus from Reno - Tahoe International Airport to Lee Vining - Chevron, 51557 US 395bus bus
    4. Walk from Lee Vining - Chevron, 51557 US 395 to Mono Lakeunknown unknown
    8h 29m

  6. Train to Los Angeles International Airport, fly to Fresno Yosemite International Airport, bus, travel

    1. Take the train from Santa Ana to Los Angelestrain train
    2. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT)plane plane LAX - FAT
    3. Take the bus from Fresno Yosemite International Airport to Curry Villagebus bus
    4. Walk from Curry Village to Mono Lakeunknown unknown
    9h 14m

John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO) flights

Calendar41Weekly Planes
Duration3h 37mAverage Duration
Ticket$61Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Santa Ana to Mono Lake.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 381.7 mi
  • Duration: 9h 27m

What companies run services between Santa Ana, CA, USA and Mono Lake, CA, USA?

There is no direct connection from Santa Ana to Mono Lake. However, you can take the train to Los Angeles, walk to L.A. Union Station, take the train to Via Princessa, walk to Golden Valley Park & Ride, take the bus to Mammoth Mountain Inn, then travel to Mono Lake. Alternatively, you can take the taxi to Santa-Ana-Airport-SNA airport, 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.

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