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There are 5 ways to get from Joshua Tree to Lee Vining by taxi, bus, train, car, or plane

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  1. Taxi, bus, train

    best
    1. Take the taxi from Joshua Tree to Palm Springs Northtaxi
    2. Take the bus from Palm Springs North to Los Angeles Union Stationbus
    3. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Via Princessatrain
    4. Take the bus from Golden Valley Park & Ride to Mammoth Mountain Innbus
    5. Take the bus from Mammoth Mountain Inn to Mono Basin Visitor Centerbus
    12h 3m
    $549–603

  2. Drive 352.9 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Joshua Tree to Lee Viningcar352.9 mi
    6h 26m
    $65–93

  3. Taxi, bus, fly

    1. Take the taxi from Joshua Tree to Palm Springs Northtaxi
    2. Take the bus from Palm Springs North to Los Angeles Union Stationbus
    3. Fly from Jack Northrop Field/Hawthorne Municipal Airport (HHR) to Mammoth Lakes Airport (MMH)planeHHR - MMH
    4. Take the bus from Tavern Rd / Old Mammoth Rd to Lee Vining - Caltrans Yard, 51548 US 395bus
    8h 1m
    $435–685

  4. Taxi, bus, train via Bishop

    1. Take the taxi from Joshua Tree to Palm Springs Northtaxi
    2. Take the bus from Palm Springs North to Los Angeles Union Stationbus
    3. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Lancastertrain
    4. Take the bus from Lancaster - Metrolink Station, 44812 Sierra Highway to Bishop - Vons/Kmart, 1200 N. Main Streetbus
    5. Take the bus from Bishop - Vons/Kmart, 1200 N. Main Street to Lee Vining - Caltrans Yard, 51548 US 395bus
    13h 34m
    $170–253

  5. Taxi, train, bus

    1. Take the taxi from Joshua Tree to Palm Springs Stationtaxi
    2. Take the train from Palm Springs Station to Los Angelestrain
    3. Take the bus from Skirball Park & Ride to Mammoth Mountain Innbus
    4. Take the bus from Mammoth Mountain Inn to Lake View Lodgebus
    15h 26m
    $545–595

Jack Northrop Field/Hawthorne Municipal Airport (HHR) to Mammoth Lakes Airport (MMH) flights

Calendar5Weekly Planes
Duration1h 18mAverage Duration
Ticket$290Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Joshua Tree, CA, USA and Lee Vining, CA, USA?

There is no direct connection from Joshua Tree to Lee Vining. However, you can take the taxi to Palm Springs North, take the bus to Los Angeles Union Station, walk to L.A. Union Station, take the train to Via Princessa, walk to Golden Valley Park & Ride, take the bus to Mammoth Mountain Inn, then take the bus to Mono Basin Visitor Center. Alternatively, you can drive from Joshua Tree to Lee Vining in around 6h 26m.

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