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There are 9 ways to get from Santa Monica to Lee Vining by bus, car, plane, or train

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Skirball Park & Ride to Mammoth Mountain InnbusMammoth Ski Trip
    2. Take the bus from Mammoth Mountain Inn to Mono Basin Visitor CenterbusMammoth Lakes HWY 120E/395
    8h 56m
    $432–433

  2. Drive 329.3 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Santa Monica to Lee Viningcar329.3 mi
    5h 52m
    $61–87

  3. Line 3 bus to Jack Northrop Field/Hawthorne Municipal Airport, fly to Mammoth Lakes Airport, bus

    1. Take the bus from 4Th Sb & Santa Monica Place to LAX/Metro Transit Centerbus
    2. Fly from Jack Northrop Field/Hawthorne Municipal Airport (HHR) to Mammoth Lakes Airport (MMH)planeHHR - MMH
    3. Take the bus from Tavern Rd / Old Mammoth Rd to Lee Vining - Caltrans Yard, 51548 US 395bus
    5h 23m
    $320–518

  4. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Lancastertrain
    2. Take the bus from Lancaster - Metrolink Station, 44812 Sierra Highway to Bishop - Vons/Kmart, 1200 N. Main Streetbus
    3. Take the bus from Bishop - Vons/Kmart, 1200 N. Main Street to Lee Vining - Caltrans Yard, 51548 US 395bus
    12h 30m
    $61–93

  5. Fly Los Angeles International Airport to Reno/Tahoe International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO)planeLAX - RNO
    2. Take the bus from Reno - Tahoe International Airport to Lee Vining - Chevron, 51557 US 395bus
    7h 36m
    $105–483

  6. Fly Burbank Bob Hope Airport to Reno/Tahoe International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR) to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO)planeBUR - RNO
    2. Take the bus from Reno - Tahoe International Airport to Lee Vining - Chevron, 51557 US 395bus
    9h 5m
    $103–321

  7. Fly Los Angeles International Airport to Fresno Yosemite International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT)planeLAX - FAT
    2. Take the bus from Fresno Yosemite International Airport to Yosemite Villagebus
    3. Take the bus from Yosemite Village to Lake View Lodgebus
    12h 10m
    $96–358

  8. Fly Long Beach Airport to Reno/Tahoe International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Long Beach Airport (LGB) to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO)planeLGB - RNO
    2. Take the bus from Reno - Tahoe International Airport to Lee Vining - Chevron, 51557 US 395bus
    9h 34m
    $90–426

  9. Fly Jack Northrop Field/Hawthorne Municipal Airport to Merced Municipal Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Jack Northrop Field/Hawthorne Municipal Airport (HHR) to Merced Municipal Airport (MCE)planeHHR - MCE
    2. Take the bus from Merced Airport to Yosemite Valley Lodge/Laurel Cottagebus
    3. Take the bus from Yosemite Valley Lodge/Laurel Cottage to Tioga Mobile Gas Martbus
    11h 52m
    $136–221

Santa Monica to Lee Vining by bus and train

Calendar6Weekly Services
Duration12h 30mAverage Duration
Ticket$61Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Santa Monica, CA, USA and Lee Vining, CA, USA?

You can take a bus from Santa Monica Eb & Lincoln Ns to Mono Basin Visitor Center via Westwood / Le Conte, Sepulveda / Skirball Center, Skirball Park & Ride, and Mammoth Mountain Inn in around 8h 56m.

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