The drive to Mammoth offers a spectacular tour of the Eastern Sierra. From the moment you hit the highway, you travel through one of the most beautiful portions of California. Valleys give way to mountains and energy builds until Mammoth Mountain looms in the distance. Access from all directions via the scenic north-to-south US Hwy 395, running along the eastern edge of California's Sierra Nevada Range.

Please check with Caltrans for pass and road closures during the winter.

• From Southern California

You'll pass Death Valley, Mount Whitney and the Ancient Bristlecone Pine Forest. Take I-5 north to State Route 14 north to US 395 north to State Route 203 (300-375 miles).

• From San Francisco

Arrive via Yosemite National Park in the summer. In winter take Interstate 80 to Hwy 50 to Kingsbury Grade cutoff to US 395 south to State Route 203 (320 miles).

• From Nevada/Lake Tahoe

Drive through miles of scenic backcountry, Bodie State Historical Park and Mono Lake. Take US 395 south to State Route 203 (165 miles)

• From Las Vegas

Tour the deserts interesting rock formations and old gold mining towns. One of several options is US 95 north to Hwy 266 west; turn slight left to State Route 168 to US 395 north to State Route 203 (310 miles).

Long Distance Shuttle Service and Mammoth-Yosemite Airport Ground Transportation

Information and reservations:

Call 760.937.8294 or email scottie@mammoth-taxi.com

The Eastern Sierra Transit Authority provides public transportation services within the Eastern Sierra Region.

• Mammoth Lakes pickups and arrivals: McDonalds (Main Street and Sierra Park Road)

• Lancaster pickups and arrivals: Greyhound Station, 44812 Sierra Hwy, Lancaster, CA? (661.949.2827)

• Reno pickups and arrivals: Reno Airport

• Times and fares are subject to change.

Please contact Eastern Sierra Transit Authority for the latest information, schedules and fares. Call 800.922.1930 or visit their website.