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How to get fromJoshua Tree to Mammoth Lakesby taxi, bus, train, car or plane

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There are 5 ways to get from Joshua Tree to Mammoth Lakes 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 taxi
    2. Take the bus from Palm Springs North to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus
    3. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Via Princessatrain train
    4. Take the bus from Golden Valley Park & Ride to Mammoth Mountain Innbus bus
    10h 44m
    $538–614

  2. Drive 330.4 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Joshua Tree to Mammoth Lakescar car 330.4 mi
    6h 6m
    $61–88

  3. Taxi, bus, fly

    1. Take the taxi from Joshua Tree to Palm Springs Northtaxi taxi
    2. Take the bus from Palm Springs North to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus
    3. Fly from Jack Northrop Field/Hawthorne Municipal Airport (HHR) to Mammoth Lakes Airport (MMH)plane plane HHR - MMH
    6h 29m
    $430–698

  4. Taxi, bus, train via Bishop

    1. Take the taxi from Joshua Tree to Palm Springs Northtaxi taxi
    2. Take the bus from Palm Springs North to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus
    3. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Lancastertrain train
    4. Take the bus from Lancaster - Metrolink Station, 44812 Sierra Highway to Bishop Airportbus bus
    5. Take the bus from Bishop Airport to Tavern Rd / Old Mammoth Rdbus bus Mmx
    13h 9m
    $165–267

  5. Taxi, train, bus

    1. Take the taxi from Joshua Tree to Palm Springs Stationtaxi taxi
    2. Take the train from Palm Springs Station to Los Angelestrain train
    3. Take the bus from Skirball Park & Ride to Mammoth Mountain Innbus bus
    13h 55m
    $535–571

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

Calendar4Weekly Planes
Duration1h 18mAverage Duration
Ticket$290Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

There is no direct connection from Joshua Tree to Mammoth Lakes. 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, walk to Main Lodge, then take the bus to Old Mammoth Rd / Sierra Nevada Rd. Alternatively, you can drive from Joshua Tree to Mammoth Lakes in around 6h 6m.

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