There are 4 ways to get from California to Lee Vining by bus, car, train, or bus (Amtrak)
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Skirball Park & Ride to Mammoth Mountain Innbus Mammoth Ski Trip
- Take the bus from Mammoth Mountain Inn to Lake View Lodgebus Mammoth Lakes HWY 120E/395
9h 37m$433–436Train, bus
cheapest- Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Lancastertrain
- Take the bus from Lancaster - Metrolink Station, 44812 Sierra Highway to Bishop - Vons/Kmart, 1200 N. Main Streetbus
- Take the bus from Bishop - Vons/Kmart, 1200 N. Main Street to Lee Vining - Caltrans Yard, 51548 US 395bus
9h 52m$58–89Drive 323 mi
- Drive from Los Angeles to Lee Viningcar 323 mi
6h$59–86Bus via Fresno
- Take the bus from Los Angeles to Fresnobus
- Take the bus from Fresno Amtrak to Yosemite Villagebus
- Take the bus from Yosemite Village to Lake View Lodgebus
13h 22m$130–168
California to Lee Vining by train and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from California to Lee Vining is to drive which costs $55 - $85 and takes 6h.
The fastest way to get from California to Lee Vining is to drive which takes 6h and costs $55 - $85.
No, there is no direct bus from California to Lee Vining. However, there are services departing from Temple St & Los Angeles St and arriving at Lake View Lodge via Westwood / Lindbrook, Skirball Park & Ride and Mammoth Mountain Inn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 37m.
The distance between California and Lee Vining is 361 miles. The road distance is 324.9 miles.
The best way to get from California to Lee Vining without a car is to bus which takes 9h 37m and costs $433 - $436.
It takes approximately 9h 37m to get from California to Lee Vining, including transfers.
California to Lee Vining bus services, operated by CCSC Recreation & Social Club, depart from Skirball Park & Ride station.
California to Lee Vining bus services, operated by CCSC Recreation & Social Club, arrive at Mammoth Mountain Inn station.
Yes, the driving distance between California to Lee Vining is 325 miles. It takes approximately 6h to drive from California to Lee Vining.
There are 46+ hotels available in Lee Vining.
What companies run services between California, USA and Lee Vining, CA, USA?
You can take a bus from Temple St & Los Angeles St to Lake View Lodge via Wilshire Blvd & Westwood Blvd, Westwood / Lindbrook, Sepulveda / Skirball Center, Skirball Park & Ride, and Mammoth Mountain Inn in around 9h 37m.
- Phone
- (800) 371-LINK (5465)
- Website
- metrolinktrains.com
Train from L.A. Union Station to Lancaster
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 12m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $11–16
- Website
- https://metrolinktrains.com
- membership@ccscsports.org
- Website
- ccscsports.org
Bus from Skirball Park & Ride to Mammoth Mountain Inn
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 30m
- Frequency
- On demand
- Estimated price
- $419
- Schedules at
- ccscsports.org
- Phone
- +1 877-989-2787
- tickets@yarts.com
- Website
- yarts.com
Bus from Mammoth Mountain Inn to Lake View Lodge
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $11
- Website
- https://www.yarts.com
Bus from Fresno Amtrak to Yosemite Village
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $32
- Website
- https://www.yarts.com
Bus from Yosemite Village to Lake View Lodge
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 38m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $24
- Website
- https://www.yarts.com
- Phone
- +1 760-872-1901
- info@estransit.com
- Website
- estransit.com
Bus from Lancaster - Metrolink Station, 44812 Sierra Highway to Bishop - Vons/Kmart, 1200 N. Main Street
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $35–55
- Website
- https://www.estransit.com
Bus from Bishop - Vons/Kmart, 1200 N. Main Street to Lee Vining - Caltrans Yard, 51548 US 395
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $12–19
- Website
- https://www.estransit.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from Los Angeles to Fresno
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 44m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $70–120
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
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