How far is it from Phoenix to Mount Whitney?

The distance between Phoenix and Mount Whitney is 612 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 El Monte which takes 13h 40m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 13h 40m to get from Phoenix to Mount Whitney, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Mount Whitney?

There are 22+ 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 El Monte
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1. Take the bus from 2707 W McDowell Rd - Phoenix to El Montebus
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 395
4. Walk from Lone Pine - McDonald's, 601 S. Main Street to Mount Whitneyunknown
13h 40m
Taxi, train, bus, travel
1. Take the taxi from Baseline/Central Ave 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 395
5. Walk from Lone Pine - McDonald's, 601 S. Main Street to Mount Whitneyunknown
18h 10m
Fly to Fresno Yosemite International Airport, bus, travel
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 54m
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 395
4. Walk from Lone Pine - McDonald's, 601 S. Main Street 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 395
4. Walk from Lone Pine - McDonald's, 601 S. Main Street to Mount Whitneyunknown
16h 39m
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 49m
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
10h 54m

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

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2h 49mAverage Duration

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Phoenix to Mount Whitney.

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Distance: 608.9 mi
Duration: 13h 40m

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 El Monte, walk to Valley Blvd and La Madera Ave W, take the line 194 bus to El Monte Station Lower Level, take the bus to Union Station Patsaouras Bus Plaza W, 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. Alternatively, you can take the vehicle to Baseline/Central Ave, 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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