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How to get fromSanta Ynez Valley to Mammoth Lakesby taxi, train, bus, car, or bus (Amtrak)

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There are 4 ways to get from Santa Ynez Valley to Mammoth Lakes by taxi, train, bus, car, or bus (Amtrak)

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  1. Taxi, train, bus

    best
    1. Take the taxi from Santa Ynez Valley to Goleta Stationtaxi taxi
    2. Take the train from Goleta Station to Chatsworthtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Golden Valley Park & Ride to Mammoth Mountain Innbus bus
    8h 56m
    $614–680

  2. Drive 381.6 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Santa Ynez Valley to Mammoth Lakescar car 381.6 mi
    7h 16m
    $70–101

  3. Bus via Los Angeles Airport (LAX)

    1. Take the bus from Buellton, CA to Los Angeles Airport, CAbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Skirball Park & Ride to Mammoth Mountain Innbus bus Mammoth Ski Trip
    13h 11m
    $520–546

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Solvang Amtrak Bus Stop to Santa Barbarabus bus
    2. Take the bus from Santa Barbara to Mojave Amtrak Bus Stopbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Mojave - Carl's Jr., 44812 Sierra Highway to Bishop Airportbus bus 395
    4. Take the bus from Bishop Airport to Tavern Rd / Old Mammoth Rdbus bus Mmx / ...
    15h 18m
    $135–199

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  • Distance: 418 mi
  • Duration: 8h 56m

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

You can take a vehicle from Santa Ynez Valley to Old Mammoth Rd / Sierra Nevada Rd via Buellton, CA, LAX Tom Bradley International Terminal, Van Nuys FlyAway Terminal - 7610 Woodley Ave, Saticoy / Woodley, Van Nuys / Keswick, Sepulveda / Skirball Center, Skirball Park & Ride, Mammoth Mountain Inn, and Main Lodge in around 13h 11m.

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