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How to get fromSanta Monica to Mammoth Lakesby bus, car, or plane

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There are 5 ways to get from Santa Monica to Mammoth Lakes by bus, car, or plane

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Skirball Park & Ride to Mammoth Mountain Innbus bus Mammoth Ski Trip
    7h 50m
    $422–424

  2. Drive  307.5 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Santa Monica to Mammoth Lakescar car 307.5 mi
    5h 30m
    $55–79

  3. Fly Los Angeles International Airport to Reno/Tahoe International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO)plane plane LAX - RNO
    2. Take the bus from Reno - Tahoe International Airport to Tavern Rd / Old Mammoth Rdbus bus
    8h 6m
    $300–748

  4. Fly Los Angeles International Airport to Fresno Yosemite International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT)plane plane LAX - FAT
    2. Take the bus from Fresno Yosemite International Airport to Yosemite Villagebus bus
    3. Take the bus from Yosemite Village to Mammoth Lakes Park & Ridebus bus
    12h 2m
    $474–716

  5. Line 3 bus to Jack Northrop Field/Hawthorne Municipal Airport, fly to Mammoth Lakes Airport

    1. Take the bus from 4Th Sb & Santa Monica Place to LAX/Metro Transit Centerbus bus
    2. Fly from Jack Northrop Field/Hawthorne Municipal Airport (HHR) to Mammoth Lakes Airport (MMH)plane plane HHR - MMH
    3h 36m
    $167–223

Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO) flights

Calendar65Weekly Planes
Duration2h 18mAverage Duration
Ticket$43Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 321.2 mi
  • Duration: 7h 50m

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

CCSC Recreation & Social Club operates a bus from Skirball Park & Ride to Mammoth Mountain Inn on demand. Tickets cost $419 and the journey takes 5h 30m.

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