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How to get fromTwentynine Palms to Mammoth Lakesby car, bus, or train

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There are 4 ways to get from Twentynine Palms to Mammoth Lakes by car, bus, or train

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  1. Drive, bus, train

    best
    1. Drive from Twentynine Palms to Indio, CAcar car
    2. Take the bus from Indio, CA to San Bernardino, CAbus bus
    3. Take the train from San Bernardino - Downtown to L.A. Union Stationtrain train
    4. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Via Princessatrain train
    5. Take the bus from Golden Valley Park & Ride to Mammoth Mountain Innbus bus
    13h 32m
    $471–504

  2. Drive 345.7 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Twentynine Palms to Mammoth Lakescar car 345.7 mi
    6h 20m
    $64–92

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from 29 Palms Transit Center to Palm Springs Airportbus bus 15
    2. Take the bus from Palm Springs Airport Amtrak Bus Stop to Fullerton Amtrak Stationbus bus
    3. Take the train from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Van Nuystrain train
    4. Take the bus from Skirball Park & Ride to Mammoth Mountain Innbus bus
    14h 35m
    $480–517

  4. Bus, train via Lancaster

    1. Take the bus from 29 Palms Transit Center to Palm Springs Airportbus bus 15
    2. Take the bus from Palm Springs Airport Amtrak Bus Stop to Fullerton Amtrak Stationbus bus
    3. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Lancastertrain train
    4. Take the bus from Lancaster - Metrolink Station, 44812 Sierra Highway to Bishop Airportbus bus 395
    5. Take the bus from Bishop Airport to Tavern Rd / Old Mammoth Rdbus bus Mmx / ...
    16h 33m
    $100–152

Twentynine Palms to Mammoth Lakes by bus and train

Calendar9Weekly Services
Duration16h 33mAverage Duration
Ticket$100Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 522.4 mi
  • Duration: 13h 32m

What companies run services between Twentynine Palms, CA, USA and Mammoth Lakes, CA, USA?

There is no direct connection from Twentynine Palms to Mammoth Lakes. However, you can drive to Indio, CA, take the bus to San Bernardino, CA, walk to San Bernardino - Downtown, take the train to L.A. Union Station, take the train to Via Princessa, walk to Golden Valley Park & Ride, take the bus to Mammoth Mountain Inn, walk to Main Lodge, then take the bus to Old Mammoth Rd / Main St. Alternatively, you can drive from Twentynine Palms to Mammoth Lakes in around 6h 20m.

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