What is the cheapest way to get from Encinitas to Mammoth Lakes?

The cheapest way to get from Encinitas to Mammoth Lakes is to drive which costs $65 - $100 and takes 6h 49m.

What is the fastest way to get from Encinitas to Mammoth Lakes?

The fastest way to get from Encinitas to Mammoth Lakes is to fly which takes 3h 20m and costs $170 - $430.

Is there a direct bus between Encinitas and Mammoth Lakes?

No, there is no direct bus from Encinitas station to Mammoth Lakes. However, there are services departing from Encinitas Station Stall 3 and arriving at Old Mammoth Rd / Sierra Nevada Rd via Oceanside Transportation Center, Expo / Sepulveda Station, Skirball Park & Ride and Main Lodge. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 29m.

How far is it from Encinitas to Mammoth Lakes?

The distance between Encinitas and Mammoth Lakes is 342 miles. The road distance is 379.1 miles.

How do I travel from Encinitas to Mammoth Lakes without a car?

The best way to get from Encinitas to Mammoth Lakes without a car is to train and bus via Los Angeles which takes 12h 7m and costs $440 - $460.

How long does it take to get from Encinitas to Mammoth Lakes?

It takes approximately 3h 20m to get from Encinitas to Mammoth Lakes, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Encinitas to Mammoth Lakes bus from?

Encinitas to Mammoth Lakes bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Oceanside Transportation Center station.

Bus or fly from Encinitas to Mammoth Lakes?

The best way to get from Encinitas to Mammoth Lakes is to fly which takes 3h 20m and costs $170 - $430. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $410 - $500 and takes 12h 29m.

Where does the Encinitas to Mammoth Lakes bus arrive?

Encinitas to Mammoth Lakes bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Los Angeles station.

Can I drive from Encinitas to Mammoth Lakes?

Yes, the driving distance between Encinitas to Mammoth Lakes is 379 miles. It takes approximately 6h 49m to drive from Encinitas to Mammoth Lakes.

Where can I stay near Mammoth Lakes?

There are 968+ hotels available in Mammoth Lakes.

Encinitas to Mammoth Lakes - 6 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 6 ways to get from Encinitas to Mammoth Lakes by plane, train, bus, car, or bus (Flixbus)

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Fly
best
1. Fly from Mcclellan–Palomar Airport (CLD) to Mammoth Lakes Airport (MMH)CLD - MMH
3h 20m
$178–425
Train, bus via Bishop
cheapest
1. Take the train from Oceanside to L.A. Union Station
2. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Lancaster
3. Take the bus from Lancaster - Metrolink Station, 44812 Sierra Highway to Bishop - Vons/Kmart, 1200 N. Main Street
4. Take the bus from Bishop - Vons/Kmart, 1200 N. Main Street to Tavern Rd / Old Mammoth RdMmx
14h 5m
$68–102
Train, bus via Los Angeles
1. Take the train from Solana Beach Amtrak Station to Los Angeles
2. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Via Princessa
3. Take the bus from Golden Valley Park & Ride to Mammoth Mountain Inn
12h 7m
$440–452
Drive 376.9 mi
1. Drive from Encinitas to Mammoth Lakes376.9 mi
6h 49m
$69–100
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Solana Beach Amtrak Station to Van NuysPacific Surfliner
2. Take the bus from Skirball Park & Ride to Mammoth Mountain InnMammoth Ski Trip
12h 19m
$436–446
Bus
1. Take the bus from Oceanside Transportation Center to Los AngelesFlixBus 2017
2. Take the bus from Skirball Park & Ride to Mammoth Mountain InnMammoth Ski Trip
12h 29m
$416–493

Encinitas to Mammoth Lakes by bus and train

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14h 5mAverage Duration

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Distance: 339.7 mi
Duration: 3h 20m

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

Advanced Air, LLC flies from Mcclellan–Palomar Airport (CLD) to Mammoth Lakes Airport (MMH) 4 times a week. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Encinitas Station Stall 3 to Old Mammoth Rd / Sierra Nevada Rd via Oceanside Transit Center Stall 8, Oceanside Transportation Center, Los Angeles, Expo / Sepulveda Station, Sepulveda / Skirball Center, Skirball Park & Ride, Mammoth Mountain Inn, and Main Lodge in around 12h 29m.

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