Getting
to Mono County
Flying, Driving, and Regional Bus Information
Fly to Mono County & the Eastern Sierra
You can fly to the Eastern Sierra seasonally into two convenient airports:
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Eastern Sierra Regional Airport (BIH) in Bishop – served by United Airlines with connections to San Francisco (SFO) and Denver (DEN).
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Mammoth Yosemite Airport (MMH) in Mammoth Lakes – served by Advanced Airlines with flights to Southern California.
United Airlines
United Airlines offers convenient flights to the Eastern Sierra Regional Airport (BIH) in Bishop, just 45 minutes south of Mammoth Lakes. You can enjoy direct flights from San Francisco (SFO) and Denver (DEN) or connect from hundreds of cities worldwide.
Enjoy comfortable flights aboard United’s ERJ175 aircraft, designed for short-haul trips with flexible service options—United First, United Economy Plus, and United Economy—to suit every traveler. Enjoy roomy seating (no middle seats!), more overhead storage, and free carry-on for Economy Plus and First Class.
✈️ Flight Service from San Francisco (SFO) to Bishop (BIH)
Summer Service — NOW AVAILABLE TO BOOK
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Dates are now available to book from May 21 - October 23, 2026
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4 days per week flights run: May 21 - June 22
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Daily flights run: June 25 - September 8
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4 days per week flights run: September 10 - October 23
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Flying with Advanced Air means getting to Mammoth Lakes faster and with far less airport hassle. As a public charter service, guests can skip TSA entirely—no long security lines, no removing shoes, no long walks through terminals, and no crowded boarding areas. Simply arrive 20–30 minutes before departure and board with your luggage in hand.
Winter weather can sometimes impact mountain-town airports, but Advanced Air helps keep travel on schedule. If conditions affect Mammoth Yosemite Airport, flights may divert to Bishop Airport (BIH), 40 miles away and less affected by storms. A complimentary shuttle to Mammoth Lakes is provided if a diversion occurs.
On board, passengers can expect a comfortable experience with complimentary beverages and snacks, roomy leather seats, and two free checked bags (up to 38 lbs total). And while the service feels luxury, pricing is comparable to commercial flights—meaning you get all of the convenience without the added cost.
Summer Service
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Flights from Hawthorne-LA (HHR) and Carlsbad (CLD) to Mammoth Yosemite Airport (MMH) run Thursdays, Saturdays and Sundays June 25 through September 7, 2026. *Labor Day weekend, there is no service Sunday Sept. 6—instead it will run Monday, Sept. 7
For those flying into LAX, enjoy a free shuttle to Hawthorne for your flight, but you must reserve it in advance.
Please note all dates and schedules are subject to change without notice.
Transportation to and from Bishop and Mammoth Airports
Shuttles, Taxis, Rental Cars
Shuttles & Taxis at the Bishop Airport
Advanced reservations for taxis and shuttles to and from the airport are highly recommended. Mammoth Taxi and the MAWS Transportation provide transportation to Mammoth Lakes from the Eastern Sierra Regional Airport (BIH) in Bishop.
With MAWS Transportation, seats on a shared shuttle can be booked each way. Private shuttles are also available for groups of up to 5, 11 or 25 guests. Reserve your shared or private shuttle on the MAWS website.
Mammoth Taxi offers shared and private transfer shuttles. Book your reservation on the Mammoth Taxi website.
Rental Cars in Bishop
Enterprise Rent-a-Car and National Car Rental operate out of the Eastern Sierra Regional Airport (BIH).
Shuttles & Taxis at Mammoth Yosemite Airport
At the Mammoth Yosemite Airport, you’ll find a variety of transportation options for transportation from the airport into Mammoth Lakes. Choose private or shared rides to anywhere in town. Return service from Mammoth Lakes to the airport is also available. Service is limited, so advanced reservations are recommended.
Rental Cars at MMH
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Enterprise Rent-a-Car and National Car Rental operate out of MMH.
Bus Routes & Information
Yosemite Area Regional Transportation System (YARTS) - Public Transit to Yosemite
New: Buy Tickets Online! Purchase your YARTS bus tickets in advance!
Since its start in May 2000, the Yosemite Area Regional Transportation System (YARTS) has been providing visitors to the Yosemite region with a comfortable, economical, and convenient alternative to driving.
YARTS provides regularly scheduled public transit service into Yosemite National Park and the gateway communities along its routes in buses that are air-conditioned and equipped for rider comfort.
Eastern Sierra Transit Authority (ESTA) - Public Transit Along Highway 395
The Eastern Sierra Transit Authority (ESTA) was established in November of 2006 as a Joint Powers Authority between the Counties of Inyo and Mono, the City of Bishop and the Town of Mammoth Lakes.
ESTA offers a variety of bus services, including; deviated fixed routes, local in-town dial-a-ride services ,multiple town-to-town services throughout the Hwy 395 and Hwy 6 corridors, and interregional service (CREST) extending from Reno, Nevada to Lancaster, California with connections to the Los Angeles area.
Driving Directions
to Mono County
From Los Angeles
Take the 405 freeway north to the 5 freeway north to Highway 14 north to Highway 395 north. Driving from Southern California will take approximately 6-8 hours depending on your destination within Mono County.
From San Diego / Orange County
Take the 15 freeway north to Highway 395 north. Driving from the San Diego area will take approximately 7.5-9 hours and from the Orange County area will take approximately 6-8 hours, again depending on your destination within Mono County.
From Reno / Lake Tahoe
Take Highway 395 south. Exit on Highway 203 to Mammoth Lakes. Driving from the Reno/Tahoe area will take approximately 1.5-3 hours, depending on your destination within Mono County.
From Northern California / Bay Area
Driving from the San Francisco / Sacramento areas will take approximately 5-7 hours. Depending on the season and road conditions, various routes may be taken. There are three major mountain passes which intersect US 395 from the west: Tioga Pass (CA-120) through Yosemite National Park; Sonora Pass (CA-108) from Sonora; and Monitor Pass (CA-89) from Markleeville. These Sierra Nevada passes often are closed from November through May, due to heavy winter snow. Always confirm these mountain passes to be open when travelling across the Sierra from November through May by calling 1-800.427.7623 or visit this website: Current California Highway Conditions
From Nevada
Two major Nevada state highways, NV-359 from Hawthorne and NV-6 from Coaldale Junction, enter Mono County from the east. Click here for current Nevada Road Conditions
Public Airports
The Bryant Field Airport is located in Bridgeport, California, just east of the town center. It is a small general aviation facility occupying approximately 49 acres serving single and twin-engine aircraft, as well as occasional turboprops and small turbine-powered business jets, with one paved runway (#16-34). Pilots should note that Bryant Field has aviation fuel available. Since 2006, a weather station (SuperAWOS) has been running at Bryant Field. To access real-time data, call 617-262-3825 and enter 657 for identifier (6= the letter O, airport identifier is 057).
The Bryant Field Airport is located at 76 Stock Drive, Bridgeport, CA 93517
The Lee Vining Airport is located near the intersection of Highways 395 and 120, just south of the Community of Lee Vining. The existing Lee Vining Airport is comprised of approximately 59 acres of leased land with one paved runway. **(Attention)** Lee Vining Airport does not have aviation fuel available! Please call (760) 932-5446 for more information.
The Lee Vining Airport is located at 650 Airport Road, Lee Vining, CA 93541
