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

The cheapest way to get from Goleta to Mammoth Lakes is to drive which costs $65 - $95 and takes 6h 44m.

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

The fastest way to get from Goleta to Mammoth Lakes is to fly and bus which takes 6h 20m and costs $60 - $350.

How far is it from Goleta to Mammoth Lakes?

The distance between Goleta and Mammoth Lakes is 390 miles. The road distance is 359.5 miles.

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

The best way to get from Goleta to Mammoth Lakes without a car is to train and bus which takes 8h and costs $480 - $530.

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

It takes approximately 8h to get from Goleta to Mammoth Lakes, including transfers.

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

Goleta to Mammoth Lakes bus services, operated by Central Coast Shuttle, depart from Santa Barbara Airport station.

Where does the Goleta to Mammoth Lakes bus arrive?

Goleta to Mammoth Lakes bus services, operated by Central Coast Shuttle, arrive at Los Angeles Airport, CA station.

Can I drive from Goleta to Mammoth Lakes?

Yes, the driving distance between Goleta to Mammoth Lakes is 360 miles. It takes approximately 6h 44m to drive from Goleta to Mammoth Lakes.

Where can I stay near Mammoth Lakes?

There are 1105+ hotels available in Mammoth Lakes.

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

Q: Is there a direct bus between Goleta and Mammoth Lakes?

No, there is no direct bus from Goleta to Mammoth Lakes. However, there are services departing from Santa Barbara Airport and arriving at Old Mammoth Rd / Sierra Nevada Rd via LAX Tom Bradley International Terminal, Saticoy / Woodley, Van Nuys / Keswick, Skirball Park & Ride and Main Lodge. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 2m.

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

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Train, bus
best
1. Take the train from Goleta Station to Chatsworthtrain Pacific Surfliner
2. Take the bus from Golden Valley Park & Ride to Mammoth Mountain Innbus Mammoth Ski Trip
8h
$489–529
Fly Santa Barbara Municipal Airport to Bishop Airport, bus
cheapest
1. Fly from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) to Bishop Airport (BIH)plane SBA - BIH
2. Take the bus from Bishop Airport to Tavern Rd / Old Mammoth Rdbus
6h 20m
$63–343
Drive 357.4 mi
1. Drive from Goleta to Mammoth Lakescar 357.4 mi
6h 44m
$66–95
Bus via Los Angeles Airport (LAX)
1. Take the bus from Santa Barbara Airport to Los Angeles Airport, CAbus
2. Take the bus from Skirball Park & Ride to Mammoth Mountain Innbus Mammoth Ski Trip
12h 2m
$500–521
Bus
1. Take the bus from Uc Santa Barbara Amtrak Bus Stop to Mojave Amtrak Bus Stopbus
2. Take the bus from Mojave - Carl's Jr., 44812 Sierra Highway to Bishop Airportbus
3. Take the bus from Bishop Airport to Tavern Rd / Old Mammoth Rdbus Mmx
13h 51m
$98–175
Bus to Jack Northrop Field/Hawthorne Municipal Airport, fly to Mammoth Lakes Airport
1. Take the bus from Santa Barbara Airport to Los Angeles Airport, CAbus
2. Fly from Jack Northrop Field/Hawthorne Municipal Airport (HHR) to Mammoth Lakes Airport (MMH)plane HHR - MMH
6h 48m
$386–595

Goleta to Mammoth Lakes by bus

7Weekly Buses

13h 51mAverage Duration

$98Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Goleta to Mammoth Lakes.

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Distance: 387.9 mi
Duration: 8h

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

You can take a bus from Santa Barbara Airport to Old Mammoth Rd / Sierra Nevada Rd via LAX Tom Bradley International Terminal, Van Nuys FlyAway Terminal - 7610 Woodley Ave, Saticoy / Woodley, Van Nuys / Keswick, Sepulveda / Skirball Center, Skirball Park & Ride, Mammoth Mountain Inn, and Main Lodge in around 12h 2m.

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