There are 6 ways to get from Mammoth Lakes to Carson by bus, car, plane, or train
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Mammoth Mountain Inn to Skirball Park & Ridebus Mammoth Ski Trip
9h 7m$425–428Bus, train
cheapest- Take the bus from Tavern Rd / Old Mammoth Rd to Bishop - Vons/Kmart, 1200 N. Main Streetbus Mmx / ...
- Take the bus from Bishop - Vons/Kmart, 1200 N. Main Street to Lancaster - Metrolink Station, 44812 Sierra Highwaybus 395
- Take the train from Lancaster to L.A. Union Stationtrain
10h$57–87Drive 316.2 mi
- Drive from Mammoth Lakes to Carsoncar 316.2 mi
5h 54m$58–84Bus to Reno/Tahoe International Airport, fly to Long Beach Airport
- Take the bus from Tavern Rd / Old Mammoth Rd to Reno - Tahoe International Airportbus
- Fly from Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO) to Long Beach Airport (LGB)plane RNO - LGB
8h 40m$70–278Bus, bus to Fresno Yosemite International Airport, fly to Los Angeles International Airport
- Take the bus from Mammoth Lakes Park & Ride to Yosemite Villagebus
- Take the bus from Yosemite Valley Lodge/Laurel Cottage to Fresno Yosemite International Airportbus
- Fly from Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane FAT - LAX
11h 28m$456–719Bus, bus to Merced Municipal Airport, fly to Los Angeles International Airport
- Take the bus from Mammoth Lakes Park & Ride to Curry Villagebus
- Take the bus from Curry Village to Merced Airportbus
- Fly from Merced Municipal Airport (MCE) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane MCE - LAX
11h 8m$127–235
Mammoth Lakes to Carson by bus, train, and subway
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Mammoth Lakes to Carson is to drive which costs $55 - $85 and takes 5h 54m.
The fastest way to get from Mammoth Lakes to Carson is to drive which takes 5h 54m and costs $55 - $85.
No, there is no direct bus from Mammoth Lakes to Carson. However, there are services departing from Old Mammoth Rd / Tavern Rd and arriving at Harbor Fwy / Carson via Mammoth Mountain Inn, Sepulveda / Skirball Center, Westwood Blvd/Weyburn Ave and Harbor Transitway / Harbor Fwy Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 7m.
The distance between Mammoth Lakes and Carson is 347 miles. The road distance is 318 miles.
The best way to get from Mammoth Lakes to Carson without a car is to bus which takes 9h 7m and costs $425 - $428.
It takes approximately 9h 7m to get from Mammoth Lakes to Carson, including transfers.
Mammoth Lakes to Carson bus services, operated by CCSC Recreation & Social Club, depart from Mammoth Mountain Inn station.
Mammoth Lakes to Carson bus services, operated by CCSC Recreation & Social Club, arrive at Skirball Park & Ride station.
Yes, the driving distance between Mammoth Lakes to Carson is 318 miles. It takes approximately 5h 54m to drive from Mammoth Lakes to Carson.
There are 1788+ hotels available in Carson.
What companies run services between Mammoth Lakes, CA, USA and Carson, CA, USA?
CCSC Recreation & Social Club operates a bus from Mammoth Mountain Inn to Skirball Park & Ride on demand. Tickets cost $419 and the journey takes 5h 30m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Reno/Tahoe International Airport to Long Beach Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–230
Flights from Reno/Tahoe International Airport to Long Beach Airport via Las Vegas
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 38m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–250
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Fresno Yosemite International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $25–180
- Website
- contouraviation.com
Flights from Merced Municipal Airport to Los Angeles International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–170
- Phone
- (800) 371-LINK (5465)
- Website
- Metrolink Trains
Train from Lancaster to L.A. Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 9m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $11–16
- Website
- Metrolink Trains
Bus from Mammoth Mountain Inn to Skirball Park & Ride
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 30m
- Frequency
- On demand
- Estimated price
- $419
- Schedules at
- CCSC Recreation & Social Club
- Phone
- (800) 922 1930
- info@estransit.com
- Website
- Eastern Sierra Transit Authority
Bus from Tavern Rd / Old Mammoth Rd to Reno - Tahoe International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $29–45
- Website
- Eastern Sierra Transit Authority
Bus from Tavern Rd / Old Mammoth Rd to Bishop - Vons/Kmart, 1200 N. Main Street
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $8–12
- Website
- Eastern Sierra Transit Authority
Bus from Bishop - Vons/Kmart, 1200 N. Main Street to Lancaster - Metrolink Station, 44812 Sierra Highway
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $35–55
- Website
- Eastern Sierra Transit Authority
Bus from Mammoth Lakes Park & Ride to Yosemite Village
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 16m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $33
- Website
- Yosemite Area Regional Transportation
- Book at
- Yarts Tickets and Fares
Bus from Yosemite Valley Lodge/Laurel Cottage to Fresno Yosemite International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $30
- Website
- Yosemite Area Regional Transportation
- Book at
- Yarts Tickets and Fares
Bus from Mammoth Lakes Park & Ride to Curry Village
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 56m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $32
- Website
- Yosemite Area Regional Transportation
- Book at
- Yarts Tickets and Fares
Bus from Curry Village to Merced Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 24m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $27
- Website
- Yosemite Area Regional Transportation
- Book at
- Yarts Tickets and Fares
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