How far is it from Phoenix to Mount Whitney?

The distance between Phoenix and Mount Whitney is 611 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 29m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 14h 29m 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 8:07 AM in Phoenix and 7:07 AM in Mount Whitney.

Where can I stay near Mount Whitney?

There are 16+ hotels available in Mount Whitney.

Phoenix to Mount Whitney - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, taxi, and plane

There are 7 ways to get from Phoenix to Mount Whitney by bus, train, unknown, taxi, or plane

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

Bus, train, travel via Fontana
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1. Take the bus from 2707 W McDowell Rd - Phoenix to Fontana Metrolink Transit Center
2. Take the train from Fontana to L.A. Union Station
3. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Lancaster
4. Take the bus from Lancaster - Metrolink Station, 44812 Sierra Highway to Lone Pine - McDonald's, 601 S. Main Street
5. Walk from Lone Pine CA to Mount Whitney
14h 29m
Taxi, train, bus, travel
1. Take the taxi from Phoenix to Maricopa Amtrak
2. Take the train from Maricopa Amtrak to Los Angeles
3. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Lancaster
4. Take the bus from Lancaster - Metrolink Station, 44812 Sierra Highway to Lone Pine - McDonald's, 601 S. Main Street
5. Walk from Lone Pine CA to Mount Whitney
15h 53m
Fly to Fresno Yosemite International Airport, bus, travel
1. Fly from Phoenix (PHX) to Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT)PHX - FAT
2. Take the bus from Fresno Bus Station to Visalia Transit Station
3. Take the bus from Visalia Transit Center to Three Rivers Historical Museum
4. Walk from Three Rivers Historical Museum to Mount Whitney
8h 46m
Bus, train, travel
1. Take the bus from Phoenix Bus Station to Los Angeles Union Station
2. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Lancaster
3. Take the bus from Lancaster - Metrolink Station, 44812 Sierra Highway to Lone Pine - McDonald's, 601 S. Main Street
4. Walk from Lone Pine CA to Mount Whitney
14h 56m
Bus, travel
1. Take the bus from Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport/44th Street Sky Train Station to Las Vegas Downtown
2. Take the bus from Las Vegas to Mojave Amtrak Bus Stop
3. Take the bus from Mojave - Carl's Jr., 44812 Sierra Highway to Lone Pine - McDonald's, 601 S. Main Street
4. Walk from Lone Pine CA to Mount Whitney
16h 9m
Fly to Meadows Field Airport, bus, travel
1. Fly from Phoenix (PHX) to Meadows Field Airport (BFL)PHX - BFL
2. Take the bus from GET Downtown Transit Center to Carl's Jr. / Inyo St.
3. Take the bus from Mojave - Carl's Jr., 44812 Sierra Highway to Lone Pine - McDonald's, 601 S. Main Street
4. Walk from Whitney Portal to Mount Whitney
9h 57m
Fly to Burbank Bob Hope Airport, train, bus, travel
1. Fly from Phoenix (PHX) to Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR)PHX - BUR
2. Take the train from Burbank - Downtown to Lancaster
3. Take the bus from Lancaster - Metrolink Station, 44812 Sierra Highway to Lone Pine - McDonald's, 601 S. Main Street
4. Walk from Whitney Portal to Mount Whitney
10h 58m

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

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3h 2mAverage Duration

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Phoenix to Mount Whitney.

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Distance: 607.6 mi
Duration: 14h 29m

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 bus to Fontana Metrolink Transit Center, walk to Fontana, take the train to L.A. Union Station, take the train to Lancaster, walk to Lancaster - Metrolink Station, 44812 Sierra Highway, take the bus to Lone Pine - McDonald's, 601 S. Main Street, then travel to Mount Whitney. Alternatively, you can take the taxi to Maricopa Amtrak, take the train to Los Angeles, walk to L.A. Union Station, take the train to Lancaster, walk to Lancaster - Metrolink Station, 44812 Sierra Highway, take the bus to Lone Pine - McDonald's, 601 S. Main Street, then travel to Mount Whitney.

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