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How to get fromSolana Beach to Mammoth Lakesby train, bus, car, plane, or bus (Amtrak)

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There are 8 ways to get from Solana Beach to Mammoth Lakes by train, bus, car, plane, or bus (Amtrak)

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  1. Train, bus via Los Angeles

    best
    1. Take the train from Solana Beach Amtrak Station to Los Angelestrain train
    2. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Via Princessatrain train
    3. Take the bus from Golden Valley Park & Ride to Mammoth Mountain Innbus bus
    10h 9m
    $492–530

  2. Train, bus via Bishop

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Oceanside to L.A. Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Lancastertrain train
    3. Take the bus from Lancaster - Metrolink Station, 44812 Sierra Highway to Bishop Airportbus bus 395
    4. Take the bus from Bishop Airport to Tavern Rd / Old Mammoth Rdbus bus Mmx / ...
    14h 33m
    $62–98

  3. Drive  379.8 mi

    1. Drive from Solana Beach to Mammoth Lakescar car 379.8 mi
    6h 56m
    $70–101

  4. Fly San Diego International Airport to Reno/Tahoe International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO)plane plane SAN - RNO
    2. Take the bus from Reno - Tahoe International Airport to Tavern Rd / Old Mammoth Rdbus bus
    8h 11m
    $281–364

  5. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Solana Beach Amtrak Station to Van Nuystrain train Pacific Surfliner
    2. Take the bus from Skirball Park & Ride to Mammoth Mountain Innbus bus Mammoth Ski Trip
    10h 38m
    $487–525

  6. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Solana Beach Amtrak Station to Los Angelesbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    2. Take the bus from Skirball Park & Ride to Mammoth Mountain Innbus bus Mammoth Ski Trip
    11h 55m

  7. Fly San Diego International Airport to Fresno Yosemite International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT)plane plane SAN - 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
    $155–312

  8. Line 101 bus to Mcclellan–Palomar Airport, fly to Mammoth Lakes Airport

    1. Take the bus from Hwy 101 & Lomas Santa Fe Dr to Encinitas Station Stall 3bus bus
    2. Fly from Mcclellan–Palomar Airport (CLD) to Mammoth Lakes Airport (MMH)plane plane CLD - MMH
    3h 48m
    $170–272

Solana Beach to Mammoth Lakes by bus and train

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration14h 33mAverage Duration
Ticket$62Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 428.8 mi
  • Duration: 10h 9m

What companies run services between Solana Beach, CA, USA and Mammoth Lakes, CA, USA?

You can take a bus from Solana Beach Amtrak Station to Old Mammoth Rd / Sierra Nevada Rd via Los Angeles, Los Angeles, Van Nuys, Van Nuys / Keswick, Sepulveda / Skirball Center, Skirball Park & Ride, Mammoth Mountain Inn, and Main Lodge in around 11h 55m.

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