How far is it from Phoenix to Mount Whitney?

The distance between Phoenix and Mount Whitney is 613 miles.

How do I travel from Phoenix to Mount Whitney without a car?

The best way to get from Phoenix to Mount Whitney without a car is to bus and train and travel via Fontana which takes 14h 53m and costs .

How long does it take to get from Phoenix to Mount Whitney?

It takes approximately 8h 48m to get from Phoenix to Mount Whitney, including transfers.

What is the time difference between Phoenix and Mount Whitney?

Mount Whitney is 1h behind Phoenix. It is currently 12:31 AM in Phoenix and 11:31 PM in Mount Whitney.

Where can I stay near Mount Whitney?

There are 17+ hotels available in Mount Whitney.

Phoenix to Mount Whitney - 8 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and taxi

There are 8 ways to get from Phoenix to Mount Whitney by plane, bus, unknown, train, or taxi

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Fly to Fresno Yosemite International Airport, bus, travel
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1. Fly from Phoenix (PHX) to Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT)plane PHX - FAT
2. Take the bus from Fresno Bus Station to Visalia Transit Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Visalia Transit Center to Three Rivers Historical Museumbus
4. Walk from Three Rivers Historical Museum to Mount Whitneyunknown
8h 48m
Bus, train, travel via Fontana
1. Take the bus from 2707 W McDowell Rd - Phoenix to Fontana Metrolink Transit Centerbus
2. Take the train from Fontana to L.A. Union Stationtrain
3. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Lancastertrain
4. Take the bus from Lancaster - Metrolink Station, 44812 Sierra Highway to Lone Pine - McDonald's, 601 S. Main Streetbus
5. Walk from Lone Pine CA to Mount Whitneyunknown
14h 53m
Taxi, train, bus, travel
1. Take the taxi from Phoenix to Maricopa Amtraktaxi
2. Take the train from Maricopa Amtrak to Los Angelestrain
3. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Lancastertrain
4. Take the bus from Lancaster - Metrolink Station, 44812 Sierra Highway to Lone Pine - McDonald's, 601 S. Main Streetbus
5. Walk from Lone Pine CA to Mount Whitneyunknown
15h 53m
Fly to Meadows Field Airport, bus, travel
1. Fly from Phoenix (PHX) to Meadows Field Airport (BFL)plane PHX - BFL
2. Take the bus from GET Downtown Transit Center to Carl's Jr. / Inyo St.bus
3. Take the bus from Mojave - Carl's Jr., 44812 Sierra Highway to Lone Pine - McDonald's, 601 S. Main Streetbus
4. Walk from Whitney Portal to Mount Whitneyunknown
9h 59m
Fly to Burbank Bob Hope Airport, train, bus, travel
1. Fly from Phoenix (PHX) to Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR)plane PHX - BUR
2. Take the train from Burbank - Downtown to Lancastertrain
3. Take the bus from Lancaster - Metrolink Station, 44812 Sierra Highway to Lone Pine - McDonald's, 601 S. Main Streetbus
4. Walk from Whitney Portal to Mount Whitneyunknown
11h 4m
Fly to Long Beach Airport, train, bus, travel
1. Fly from Phoenix (PHX) to Long Beach Airport (LGB)plane PHX - LGB
2. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Lancastertrain
3. Take the bus from Lancaster - Metrolink Station, 44812 Sierra Highway to Lone Pine - McDonald's, 601 S. Main Streetbus
4. Walk from Whitney Portal to Mount Whitneyunknown
13h
Bus, train, travel
1. Take the bus from Phoenix Bus Station to Los Angeles Union Stationbus
2. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Lancastertrain
3. Take the bus from Lancaster - Metrolink Station, 44812 Sierra Highway to Lone Pine - McDonald's, 601 S. Main Streetbus
4. Walk from Lone Pine CA to Mount Whitneyunknown
14h 56m
Bus, travel
1. Take the bus from Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport/44th Street Sky Train Station to Las Vegas Downtownbus
2. Take the bus from Las Vegas to Mojave Amtrak Bus Stopbus
3. Take the bus from Mojave - Carl's Jr., 44812 Sierra Highway to Lone Pine - McDonald's, 601 S. Main Streetbus
4. Walk from Lone Pine CA to Mount Whitneyunknown
16h 9m

Phoenix (PHX) to Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT) flights

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3h 5mAverage Duration

$87Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Phoenix to Mount Whitney.

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Distance: 609.1 mi
Duration: 8h 48m

What companies run services between Phoenix, AZ, USA and Mount Whitney, Tulare County, CA, USA?

There is no direct connection from Phoenix to Mount Whitney. However, you can take the vehicle to Terminal 4 Station, walk to Phoenix (PHX) airport, fly to Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT), walk to Fresno Yosemite International Airport, take the bus to Amtrak/Greyhound Station, walk to Fresno Bus Station, take the bus to Visalia Transit Station, walk to Visalia Transit Center, take the bus to Three Rivers Historical Museum, then travel to Mount Whitney. Alternatively, you can take a bus from 2707 W McDowell Rd - Phoenix to Mount Whitney via Fontana Metrolink Transit Center, Fontana, L.A. Union Station, Lancaster, Lancaster - Metrolink Station, 44812 Sierra Highway, and Lone Pine CA in around 14h 53m.

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