There are 2 ways to get from California to Manzanar by train, bus, or car
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Train, bus
best- Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Lancastertrain AV Line
- Take the bus from Lancaster - Metrolink Station, 44812 Sierra Highway to Lone Pine - McDonald's, 601 S. Main Streetbus 395 Route South
6h 36m$84–111Drive 215 mi
cheapest- Drive from Los Angeles to Manzanarcar 215 mi
4h 10m$40–57
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from California to Manzanar is to drive which costs $35 - $60 and takes 4h 10m.
The fastest way to get from California to Manzanar is to drive which takes 4h 10m and costs $35 - $60.
The distance between California and Manzanar is 238 miles. The road distance is 216.2 miles.
The best way to get from California to Manzanar without a car is to train and bus which takes 6h 36m and costs $80 - $120.
It takes approximately 6h 36m to get from California to Manzanar, including transfers.
Yes, the driving distance between California to Manzanar is 216 miles. It takes approximately 4h 10m to drive from California to Manzanar.
There are 21+ hotels available in Manzanar.
What companies run services between California, USA and Manzanar, CA, USA?
There is no direct connection from California to Manzanar. However, you can take the train to Lancaster, walk to Lancaster - Metrolink Station, 44812 Sierra Highway, take the bus to Lone Pine - McDonald's, 601 S. Main Street, then take the taxi to Manzanar. Alternatively, you can drive from Los Angeles to Manzanar in around 4h 10m.
- 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 Lone Pine - McDonald's, 601 S. Main Street
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $26–40
- Website
- https://www.estransit.com
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