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

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There are 5 ways to get from Santa Barbara 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 349.2 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Santa Barbara to Mammoth Lakescar car 349.2 mi
    6h 35m
    $64–92

  3. Bus via Beverly Hills

    1. Take the bus from Santa Barbara to Los Angeles UCLAbus bus Ans 6241
    2. Take the bus from Skirball Park & Ride to Mammoth Mountain Innbus bus Mammoth Ski Trip
    8h 46m
    $471–489

  4. 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
    $448–478

  5. 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 Airportbus bus 395
    3. Take the bus from Bishop Airport to Tavern Rd / Old Mammoth Rdbus bus Mmx / ...
    12h 45m
    $112–167

Santa Barbara to Mammoth Lakes by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration12h 45mAverage Duration
Ticket$112Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 378.6 mi
  • Duration: 7h 54m

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

You can take a bus from Santa Barbara to Old Mammoth Rd / Sierra Nevada Rd via Los Angeles UCLA, Skirball Park & Ride, Mammoth Mountain Inn, and Main Lodge in around 8h 46m.

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