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

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

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  1. Taxi, bus, fly

    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. Fly from Jack Northrop Field/Hawthorne Municipal Airport (HHR) to Mammoth Lakes Airport (MMH)planeHHR - MMH
    6h 28m
    $371–708

  2. Drive 330.4 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Joshua Tree to Mammoth Lakescar330.4 mi
    6h 4m
    $61–88

  3. Taxi, bus, train

    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
    10h 55m
    $539–624

  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 Tavern Rd / Old Mammoth RdbusMmx
    12h 49m
    $166–276

  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
    14h 7m
    $535–586

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

Calendar4Weekly Planes
Duration1h 18mAverage Duration
Ticket$230Cheapest 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 Union Station - Metro A-Line, take the vehicle to Willowbrook - Rosa Parks Station - Metro A-Line, walk to Willowbrook - Rosa Parks Station - Metro C-Line, take the vehicle to Hawthorne / Lennox Station, walk to Hawthorne / Lennox Station, take the line 40 bus to Hawthorne / El Segundo, walk to Jack Northrop Field/Hawthorne Municipal Airport (HHR) airport, fly to Mammoth Lakes Airport (MMH), then take the taxi to Mammoth Lakes. Alternatively, 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.

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