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Santa Barbara, CA, USA to Mammoth Lakes, CA, USA from $62: 7 ways by bus, train, flight or car

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Santa Barbara, United States
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Mammoth Lakes, United States

How to Get from Santa Barbara to Mammoth Lakes: Cheapest, Fastest and Best Way

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$62 - OtherBest price
367 kmDistance
3h 14m Fastest

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Plane
Taxi
Average Duration
8h  57m
Estimated price
$290-681
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Drive
Plane
Average Duration
3h  14m
Estimated price
$62-314
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Distance: 367 km
Duration: 3h 14m

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Bus
Average Duration
11h  44m
Estimated price
$0-2900
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Bus
Average Duration
16h  1m
Estimated price
$0-2900
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Drive
Average Duration
6h  23m
Estimated price
$65-2900
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Bus
Plane
Drive
Average Duration
9h  18m
Estimated price
$168-466
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Train
Bus
Average Duration
8h  33m
Estimated price
$453-555
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Santa Barbara - Mammoth Lakes operators

Explore transport companies operating between Santa Barbara and Mammoth Lakes, with prices starting at . These companies offer competitive pricing, flexible schedules, and comfortable travel experiences.

Bus
Contact phone
+1 800-470-8818
Website
centralcoastshuttle.com

Bus from Santa Barbara, CA to Los Angeles Airport, CA

Average Duration
2h 35m
Estimated price
$65-623
Contact phone
+1 800-872-7245
Website
amtrak.com

Bus from Santa Barbara to Mojave Amtrak Bus Stop

Average Duration
5h 19m
Estimated price
$0-0

Bus from Santa Barbara to Bakersfield

Average Duration
3h 25m
Estimated price
$0-0

Bus from Santa Barbara to Chatsworth

Average Duration
2h 7m
Estimated price
$6811-2909
Contact phone
+1 760-872-1901
Website
estransit.com

Bus from Mojave - Carl's Jr., 44812 Sierra Highway to Bishop - Vons/Kmart, 1200 N. Main Street

Average Duration
3h 35m
Estimated price
$6814-6815

Bus from Bishop - Vons/Kmart, 1200 N. Main Street to Stop 108 - Park and Ride / Tavern Rd

Average Duration
50m
Estimated price
$625-626
Train
Contact phone
+1 800-872-7245
Website
amtrak.com

Train from Santa Barbara to Chatsworth

Average Duration
2h 7m
Estimated price
$6811-2909
Plane
Website
united.com

Plane from Santa Barbara (SBA) to Bishop (BIH)

Average Duration
6h 56m
Estimated price
$2904-2905
Website
advancedaircharters.com

Plane from Hawthorne (HHR) to Mammoth Lakes (MMH)

Average Duration
1h 18m
Estimated price
$2909-6810
Taxi

Taxi from Bishop to Mammoth Lakes

Average Duration
54m
Estimated price
$68130-6290

Frequently asked questions

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The distance between Santa Barbara and Mammoth Lakes is approximately 367 km. If you choose to drive, it typically takes around 6 hours and 23 minutes to reach Mammoth Lakes from Santa Barbara. Alternatively, you can take a combination of train and bus, which takes about 12 hours and 38 minutes. Lastly, if you opt for the bus, it generally takes around 11 hours and 49 minutes to travel from Santa Barbara to Mammoth Lakes.
The most cost-effective and time-efficient transportation option for traveling from Santa Barbara to Mammoth Lakes is to drive. It takes approximately 6 hours and 23 minutes to drive the distance of 578 km and the cost is estimated to be around $65-$95 for fuel. Other modes of transportation such as taking a train and then a bus or traveling by bus alone can be cheaper but they take significantly longer time, with travel times ranging from 11 hours and 49 minutes to 12 hours and 38 minutes.
To get from Santa Barbara to Mammoth Lakes without using public transportation, you can opt to drive. The distance is approximately 578 km, and it typically takes around 6 hours and 23 minutes to drive from Santa Barbara to Mammoth Lakes. The cost of driving can vary, with prices ranging from $65 to $95 for a one-way trip.
The best way to travel from Santa Barbara to Mammoth Lakes without a car is by taking a bus. The bus journey takes approximately 11 hours and 49 minutes and provides a convenient and cost-effective option for transportation.
There is no direct link between Santa Barbara and Mammoth Lakes by bus. However, there are bus services available that involve transfers. The journey typically takes around 11 hours and 49 minutes. One can take a bus from Santa Barbara to Mojave, then transfer to another bus that goes to Bishop, and finally transfer once more to reach Mammoth Lakes.
The flight between Santa Barbara and Mammoth Lakes typically takes around 3 hours and 5 minutes with one stopover. However, there are no direct flights available from Santa Barbara Airport to Fresno Airport, which is the closest airport to Mammoth Lakes. The cost of the flight can vary depending on the time of booking and airline, but generally, it ranges between $200 and $400 roundtrip.
There are numerous accommodation options available near Mammoth Lakes. Currently, there are 873+ hotels to choose from in the area, with prices starting at $99 per night.