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How to get fromEncinitas to Mammoth Lakesby bus, car, train, or plane

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There are 8 ways to get from Encinitas to Mammoth Lakes by bus, car, train, or plane

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from 301 Mission Ave STE 205, Oceanside, CA to LAX Terminal B Upper Level dropoffbus bus Lax Linq
    2. Take the bus from Skirball Park & Ride to Mammoth Mountain Innbus bus Mammoth Ski Trip
    11h 31m
    $504–564

  2. Train, bus via Bishop

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Oceanside to L.A. Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Lancastertrain train
    3. Take the bus from Lancaster - Metrolink Station, 44812 Sierra Highway to Bishop Airportbus bus 395
    4. Take the bus from Bishop Airport to Tavern Rd / Old Mammoth Rdbus bus Mmx / ...
    14h 20m
    $62–98

  3. Drive 377.5 mi

    1. Drive from Encinitas to Mammoth Lakescar car 377.5 mi
    6h 50m
    $69–100

  4. Train to San Diego International Airport, fly to Reno/Tahoe International Airport, bus

    1. Take the train from Encinitas Station to San Diego - Old Towntrain train
    2. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO)plane plane SAN - RNO
    3. Take the bus from Reno - Tahoe International Airport to Tavern Rd / Old Mammoth Rdbus bus
    8h 15m
    $232–352

  5. Train, bus via Los Angeles

    1. Take the train from Solana Beach Amtrak Station to Los Angelestrain train
    2. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Via Princessatrain train
    3. Take the bus from Golden Valley Park & Ride to Mammoth Mountain Innbus bus
    11h 42m
    $460–504

  6. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Oceanside to Van Nuystrain train Pacific Surfliner
    2. Take the bus from Skirball Park & Ride to Mammoth Mountain Innbus bus Mammoth Ski Trip
    12h 12m
    $454–493

  7. Fly Mcclellan–Palomar Airport to Reno/Tahoe International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Mcclellan–Palomar Airport (CLD) to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO)plane plane CLD - RNO
    2. Take the bus from Reno - Tahoe International Airport to Tavern Rd / Old Mammoth Rdbus bus
    7h 51m
    $92–410

  8. Train to San Diego International Airport, fly to Fresno Yosemite International Airport, bus

    1. Take the train from Encinitas Station to San Diego - Old Towntrain train
    2. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT)plane plane SAN - FAT
    3. Take the bus from Fresno Yosemite International Airport to Yosemite Villagebus bus
    4. Take the bus from Yosemite Village to Mammoth Lakes Park & Ridebus bus
    12h 11m
    $146–320

Encinitas to Mammoth Lakes by bus and train

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration14h 20mAverage Duration
Ticket$62Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 438.8 mi
  • Duration: 11h 31m

What companies run services between Encinitas, CA, USA and Mammoth Lakes, CA, USA?

You can take a bus from Encinitas Station Stall 3 to Old Mammoth Rd / Sierra Nevada Rd via Oceanside Transit Center Stall 8, 301 Mission Ave STE 205, Oceanside, CA, LAX Terminal B Upper Level dropoff, LAX Tom Bradley International Terminal, Van Nuys FlyAway Terminal - 7610 Woodley Ave, Skirball Park & Ride, Mammoth Mountain Inn, and Main Lodge in around 11h 31m.

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