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How to get fromSanta Barbara (Station) to Mammoth Lakesby train, bus, car, or bus (Amtrak)

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There are 4 ways to get from Santa Barbara (Station) to Mammoth Lakes by train, bus, car, or bus (Amtrak)

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  1. Train, bus via Santa Clarita

    best
    1. Take the train from Santa Barbara to Chatsworthtrain train Pacific Surfliner
    2. Take the bus from Golden Valley Park & Ride to Mammoth Mountain Innbus bus Mammoth Ski Trip
    7h 54m
    $494–535

  2. Drive 348.9 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Santa Barbara (Station) to Mammoth Lakescar car 348.9 mi
    6h 35m
    $64–92

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Santa Barbara to Van Nuystrain train Pacific Surfliner / ...
    2. Take the bus from Skirball Park & Ride to Mammoth Mountain Innbus bus Mammoth Ski Trip
    9h 49m
    $448–479

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Santa Barbara to Mojave Amtrak Bus Stopbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Mojave - Carl's Jr., 44812 Sierra Highway to Bishop - Vons/Kmart, 1200 N. Main Streetbus bus 395
    3. Take the bus from Bishop - Vons/Kmart, 1200 N. Main Street to Tavern Rd / Old Mammoth Rdbus bus Mmx / ...
    12h 25m
    $111–164

Santa Barbara (Station) to Mammoth Lakes by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration12h 25mAverage Duration
Ticket$111Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 378.6 mi
  • Duration: 7h 54m

What companies run services between Santa Barbara (Station), CA, USA and Mammoth Lakes, CA, USA?

You can take a bus from Santa Barbara to Tavern Rd / Old Mammoth Rd via Mojave - Carl's Jr., 44812 Sierra Highway and Bishop - Vons/Kmart, 1200 N. Main Street in around 12h 25m.

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