There are 7 ways to get from Carson to Mammoth Lakes by bus, car, plane, train, or tram
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Skirball Park & Ride to Mammoth Mountain Innbus Mammoth Ski Trip
8h 59m$426–428Drive 316 mi
cheapest- Drive from Carson to Mammoth Lakescar 316 mi
5h 54m$58–84Fly Los Angeles International Airport to Reno/Tahoe International Airport, bus
- Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO)plane LAX - RNO
- Take the bus from Reno - Tahoe International Airport to Tavern Rd / Old Mammoth Rdbus
8h 1m$343–701Train, bus
- Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Lancastertrain
- Take the bus from Lancaster - Metrolink Station, 44812 Sierra Highway to Bishop Airportbus 395
- Take the bus from Bishop Airport to Tavern Rd / Old Mammoth Rdbus Mmx / ...
11h 18m$58–88Fly Long Beach Airport to Reno/Tahoe International Airport, bus
- Fly from Long Beach Airport (LGB) to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO)plane LGB - RNO
- Take the bus from Reno - Tahoe International Airport to Tavern Rd / Old Mammoth Rdbus
8h 50m$109–530Bus, tram to Jack Northrop Field/Hawthorne Municipal Airport, fly to Mammoth Lakes Airport
- Take the bus from Harbor Fwy / Carson to Harbor Transitway / Harbor Fwy Stationbus
- Take the tram from Harbor Freeway Station to Hawthorne / Lennox Stationtram
- Fly from Jack Northrop Field/Hawthorne Municipal Airport (HHR) to Mammoth Lakes Airport (MMH)plane HHR - MMH
2h 58m$161–218Fly Los Angeles International Airport to Fresno Yosemite International Airport, bus
- Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT)plane LAX - FAT
- Take the bus from Fresno Yosemite International Airport to Yosemite Villagebus
- Take the bus from Yosemite Village to Mammoth Lakes Park & Ridebus
11h 54m$457–719
Carson to Mammoth Lakes by bus, subway, and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Carson to Mammoth Lakes is to drive which costs $55 - $85 and takes 5h 54m.
The fastest way to get from Carson to Mammoth Lakes is to bus and tram and fly which takes 2h 58m and costs $160 - $220.
No, there is no direct bus from Carson to Mammoth Lakes. However, there are services departing from Harbor Fwy / Carson and arriving at Old Mammoth Rd / Sierra Nevada Rd via LAX/Metro Transit Center Bay 7, Westwood / Le Conte, Skirball Park & Ride and Main Lodge. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 59m.
The distance between Carson and Mammoth Lakes is 345 miles. The road distance is 317.9 miles.
The best way to get from Carson to Mammoth Lakes without a car is to bus which takes 8h 59m and costs $425 - $428.
It takes approximately 8h 59m to get from Carson to Mammoth Lakes, including transfers.
Carson to Mammoth Lakes bus services, operated by CCSC Recreation & Social Club, depart from Skirball Park & Ride station.
Carson to Mammoth Lakes bus services, operated by CCSC Recreation & Social Club, arrive at Mammoth Mountain Inn station.
Yes, the driving distance between Carson to Mammoth Lakes is 318 miles. It takes approximately 5h 54m to drive from Carson to Mammoth Lakes.
There are 1045+ hotels available in Mammoth Lakes.
What companies run services between Carson, CA, USA and Mammoth Lakes, CA, USA?
CCSC Recreation & Social Club operates a bus from Skirball Park & Ride to Mammoth Mountain Inn on demand. Tickets cost $419 and the journey takes 5h 30m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Reno/Tahoe International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–270
Flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Reno/Tahoe International Airport via Las Vegas
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $50–300
Flights from Long Beach Airport to Reno/Tahoe International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–480
Flights from Long Beach Airport to Reno/Tahoe International Airport via Las Vegas
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 31m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $90–550
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Reno/Tahoe International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 31m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–270
Flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Fresno Yosemite International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $29–210
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Reno/Tahoe International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–270
- Website
- advancedaircharters.com
Flights from Jack Northrop Field/Hawthorne Municipal Airport to Mammoth Lakes Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- When
- Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $130–180
- Phone
- (800) 371-LINK (5465)
- Website
- Metrolink Trains
Train from L.A. Union Station to Lancaster
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 12m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $11–16
- Website
- Metrolink Trains
- Phone
- +1-323-466-3876
- CustomerRelations@metro.net
- Website
- Metro Los Angeles
Tram from Harbor Freeway Station to Hawthorne / Lennox Station
- Ave. Duration
- 8 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2
- Website
- Metro Los Angeles
Bus from Skirball Park & Ride to Mammoth Mountain Inn
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 30m
- Frequency
- On demand
- Estimated price
- $419
- Schedules at
- CCSC Recreation & Social Club
- Phone
- (800) 922 1930
- info@estransit.com
- Website
- Eastern Sierra Transit Authority
Bus from Reno - Tahoe International Airport to Tavern Rd / Old Mammoth Rd
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $29–45
- Website
- Eastern Sierra Transit Authority
Bus from Lancaster - Metrolink Station, 44812 Sierra Highway to Bishop Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $35–55
- Website
- Eastern Sierra Transit Authority
Bus from Bishop Airport to Tavern Rd / Old Mammoth Rd
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $8–13
- Website
- Eastern Sierra Transit Authority
Bus from Reno - Tahoe International Airport to Tavern Rd / Old Mammoth Rd
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $29–45
- Website
- Eastern Sierra Transit Authority
- Phone
- +1-323-466-3876
- CustomerRelations@metro.net
- Website
- Metro Los Angeles
Bus from Harbor Fwy / Carson to Harbor Transitway / Harbor Fwy Station
- Ave. Duration
- 15 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1–2
- Website
- Metro Los Angeles
Bus from Fresno Yosemite International Airport to Yosemite Village
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $30
- Website
- Yosemite Area Regional Transportation
- Book at
- Yarts Tickets and Fares
Bus from Yosemite Village to Mammoth Lakes Park & Ride
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $33
- Website
- Yosemite Area Regional Transportation
- Book at
- Yarts Tickets and Fares
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