There are 3 ways to get from Santa Monica to Lone Pine by train, bus, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus, Amtrak), 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.
Train, bus
best- Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Lancastertrain AV Line
- Take the bus from Lancaster - Metrolink Station, 44812 Sierra Highway to Lone Pine - McDonald's, 601 S. Main Streetbus 395 Route South / ...
8h 8m$41–60Drive 207.1 mi
cheapest- Drive from Santa Monica to Lone Pinecar 207.1 mi
3h 41m$38–55Bus
- Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Bakersfield Train Stationbus
- Take the bus from Bakersfield Amtrak to Carl's Jr./Inyo St.bus 100
- Take the bus from Mojave - Carl's Jr., 44812 Sierra Highway to Lone Pine - McDonald's, 601 S. Main Streetbus 395
11h 3m$63–107
Santa Monica to Lone Pine by tram, subway, train, and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Santa Monica to Lone Pine is to drive which costs $35 - $55 and takes 3h 41m.
The fastest way to get from Santa Monica to Lone Pine is to drive which takes 3h 41m and costs $35 - $55.
No, there is no direct bus from Santa Monica to Lone Pine. However, there are services departing from 2nd / Broadway and arriving at Lone Pine - McDonald's, 601 S. Main Street via Los Angeles Union Station, Bakersfield Amtrak and Mojave - Carl's Jr., 44812 Sierra Highway. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 3m.
The distance between Santa Monica and Lone Pine is 241 miles. The road distance is 208.3 miles.
The best way to get from Santa Monica to Lone Pine without a car is to train and bus which takes 8h 8m and costs $40 - $60.
It takes approximately 8h 8m to get from Santa Monica to Lone Pine, including transfers.
Santa Monica to Lone Pine bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Los Angeles Union Station.
Santa Monica to Lone Pine bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Bakersfield Train Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Santa Monica to Lone Pine is 208 miles. It takes approximately 3h 41m to drive from Santa Monica to Lone Pine.
There are 23+ hotels available in Lone Pine.
What companies run services between Santa Monica, CA, USA and Lone Pine, CA, USA?
You can take a bus from 2nd / Broadway to Lone Pine - McDonald's, 601 S. Main Street via Los Angeles Union Station, Bakersfield Train Station, Bakersfield Amtrak, and Mojave - Carl's Jr., 44812 Sierra Highway in around 11h 3m.
- Phone
- (800) 371-LINK (5465)
- Website
- metrolinktrains.com
Train from L.A. Union Station to Lancaster
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 12m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $11–16
- Website
- https://metrolinktrains.com
- Phone
- +1 760-872-1901
- [email protected]
- Website
- estransit.com
Bus from Lancaster - Metrolink Station, 44812 Sierra Highway to Lone Pine - McDonald's, 601 S. Main Street
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $26–40
- Website
- https://www.estransit.com
Bus from Mojave - Carl's Jr., 44812 Sierra Highway to Lone Pine - McDonald's, 601 S. Main Street
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $21–35
- Website
- https://www.estransit.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Bakersfield Train Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $17–35
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Bakersfield Train Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Schedules at
- greyhound.com
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Bakersfield Train Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Bakersfield Train Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $18–30
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Phone
- 800-323-2396
- Website
- kerntransit.org
Bus from Bakersfield Amtrak to Carl's Jr./Inyo St.
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $3–5
- Website
- https://kerntransit.org/
- Schedules at
- https://kerntransit.org/routes-and-schedules/
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from Bakersfield Amtrak to Carl's Jr./Inyo St.
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $23–35
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
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