There are 4 ways to get from California to Lee Vining 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
best- 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 42m$60–90Drive 323 mi
cheapest- Drive from Los Angeles to Lee Viningcar 323 mi
6h$59–86Bus
- Take the bus from Main / 1st to Sylmar Stationbus 92
- Take the bus from Skirball Park & Ride to Mammoth Mountain Innbus
- Take the bus from Mammoth Mountain Inn to Lake View Lodgebus
11h 25m$433Bus via Fresno
- Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Fresno Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Fresno Amtrak to Yosemite Villagebus
- Take the bus from Yosemite Village to Lake View Lodgebus
13h 18m$90–155
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 Main / 1st and arriving at Lake View Lodge via Sylmar Station, Skirball Park & Ride and Mammoth Mountain Inn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 25m.
The distance between California and Lee Vining is 354 miles. The road distance is 324.9 miles.
The best way to get from California to Lee Vining without a car is to train and bus which takes 9h 42m and costs $55 - $95.
It takes approximately 9h 42m to get from California to Lee Vining, including transfers.
California to Lee Vining bus services, operated by Metro Los Angeles, depart from Main / 1st station.
California to Lee Vining bus services, operated by Metro Los Angeles, arrive at Sylmar 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 Main / 1st to Lake View Lodge via Sylmar Station, Sepulveda / Skirball Center, Skirball Park & Ride, and Mammoth Mountain Inn in around 11h 25m.
- Phone
- (800) 371-LINK (5465)
- Website
- metrolinktrains.com
Train from L.A. Union Station to Lancaster
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 12m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $12–17
- Website
- https://metrolinktrains.com
- Passenger
- $12–17
- 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 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $12–19
- Website
- https://www.estransit.com
- Phone
- +1-323-466-3876
- CustomerRelations@metro.net
- Website
- metro.net
Bus from Main / 1st to Sylmar Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 58m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1–2
- Website
- https://www.metro.net
- 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
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Fresno Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 40m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $30–100
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Fresno Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 35m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $35–90
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
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