The Town of Mammoth Lakes CA is centrally located in the picturesque Eastern Sierra Nevada Mountains in California, three hours south of Reno, Nevada, and five hours north of Los Angeles and about 5 hours from Las Vegas. It all depends on how many stops you make and how much food in the car you want to consume!

Driving Instructions are easy and the drive in daylight is spectacular especially through Red Rock Canyon, although hard core Mammoth fans drive at night so they won't miss one of our 300 days of sunshine.

BUS TRANSPORTATION
There are several ways to get to town via bus. The CREST bus runs from Reno Airport and the bus runs up and down Highway 395. You can also catch the GREYHOUND bus to Mojave, take a short trip to Ridgecrest, and then on to Mammoth via the CREST. If you're coming into town from Yosemite. Take the YARTS Bus. Here are the numbers and links to check their schedules.

There are several Tour Bus companies that offer bus and accommodation packages. If you have never traveled with a ski club, or on one of these fun buses, you are really missing out. They are a hoot, because you can party, watch TV and play the whole way up. Leave the driving to them.

TOWN TRANSPORTATION
The Town recently started their year round shuttle bus transportation. This is the current schedule of pick ups and stops. There are also other bus companies and taxi service to get you around as well.

TIP: In the winter, Mammoth and the Eastern Sierras are a haven for snow. If you drive in the Winter, please carry chains, or drive a 4WD vehicle to avoid car trouble. You will definitely need them.

Tire chains are cheaper at home than in Mammoth, and more likely to be in stock. Don't worry about putting them on as there are folks to help you for about $20. alongside the road. Again, you will need them. Travel Smart!