What is the cheapest way to get from California to Bodie?

The cheapest way to get from California to Bodie is to drive which costs $60 - $95 and takes 7h 7m.

What is the fastest way to get from California to Bodie?

The fastest way to get from California to Bodie is to drive which takes 7h 7m and costs $60 - $95.

How far is it from California to Bodie?

The distance between California and Bodie is 378 miles. The road distance is 349 miles.

How do I travel from California to Bodie without a car?

The best way to get from California to Bodie without a car is to bus which takes 9h 15m and costs $610 - $660.

How long does it take to get from California to Bodie?

It takes approximately 8h 27m to get from California to Bodie, including transfers.

Can I drive from California to Bodie?

Yes, the driving distance between California to Bodie is 349 miles. It takes approximately 7h 7m to drive from California to Bodie.

Where can I stay near Bodie?

There are eight+ hotels available in Bodie.

California to Bodie - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 5 ways to get from California to Bodie by train, bus, car, or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus)

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, drive
best
1. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Via Princessatrain
2. Take the bus from Golden Valley Park & Ride to Mammoth Mountain Innbus
3. Drive from Mammoth Mountain Inn to Bodiecar
8h 27m
$437–446
Drive 347 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Los Angeles to Bodiecar 347 mi
7h 7m
$64–92
Bus
1. Take the bus from Skirball Park & Ride to Mammoth Mountain Innbus Mammoth Ski Trip
2. Take the bus from Tavern Rd / Old Mammoth Rd to Bridgeport - 121 Emigrant Streetbus 395 Route North
9h 15m
$614–659
Train, bus
1. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Lancastertrain
2. Take the bus from Lancaster - Metrolink Station, 44812 Sierra Highway to Bishop - Vons/Kmart, 1200 N. Main Streetbus
3. Take the bus from Bishop - Vons/Kmart, 1200 N. Main Street to Bridgeport - 121 Emigrant Streetbus
11h 7m
$143–195
Bus via Fresno
1. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Fresno Bus Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Fresno Amtrak to Yosemite Villagebus
3. Take the bus from Yosemite Village to Mono Basin Visitor Centerbus
14h 22m
$176–257

Questions & Answers

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Distance: 375.8 mi
Duration: 8h 27m

What companies run services between California, USA and Bodie, CA, USA?

You can take a vehicle from Los Angeles to Bodie via Skirball Park & Ride, Mammoth Mountain Inn, Main Lodge, Old Mammoth Rd / Main St, Tavern Rd / Old Mammoth Rd, and Bridgeport - 121 Emigrant Street in around 9h 15m.

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How to get fromCalifornia to Bodieby train, bus, car or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus)

There are 5 ways to get from California to Bodie by train, bus, car, or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus)

Train, bus, drive

Drive 347 mi

Bus

Train, bus