Even Easier To Get Into Bishop’s Big Backyard – New Winter Air Service
As the snows begin to blanket the High Sierra, the most direct routes over the Sierra Nevada such as Sonora and Tioga Passes close for the winter. That doesn’t mean it’s going to add extra time to get into Bishop’s big backyard. Rather, as of now, it’ll be easier for you to get here.
Non-Stop Flights
Instead of taking the scenic drive to the Eastern Sierra, you now have the opportunity to fly into Bishop Airport, also known as the Bishop/Mammoth Airport (BIH) via San Francisco, and Denver, starting December 14th. Each of these routes operates daily through winter giving you access to world-class bouldering, climbing, skiing, trail run, bike, ski and year-round fishing.
Why Fly Into Bishop Airport
As anyone that’s skied Mammoth Mountain can tell you, it receives A LOT of snow. Nearly 600 inches of the white stuff and while Mammoth Airport is closer to the resort, the Bishop Airport has allows you to arrive with more reliable and consistent schedules due to the micro-climate that exists in the Owens Valley.
What To Know
To get from the Bishop Airport to Mammoth Lakes, there will be multiple ground transportation options to choose from that REQUIRE reservations. For those staying in Bishop, we recommend renting a car or using Eastern Sierra Transit.
Several ground transportation options are available from the Bishop Airport. There are non-hotel shuttle services, cab service, VIP service, local fixed route transit service, and bus/charter service plus Uber & Lyft drivers available. Check individual providers for availability, schedules, and reservations.
MAMMOTH ALL WEATHER SHUTTLE (MAMMOTH) $65
Mammoth All Weather Shuttle aka MAWS provides scheduled point-to-point shuttle service. Tickets for a transfer shuttle from the Eastern Sierra Regional Airport to Mammoth Lakes will be available from the Bishop Airport to Mammoth Lakes and returning to BIH. Seats on a shared shuttle can be booked for $65 each way ($130 round trip). Private shuttles are also available for groups of up to 5, 11 or 25 guests.
Advanced reservations are highly recommended. MAWS may be able to accommodate walk-up bookings, however, during busy holiday times, walk-ups cannot be guaranteed. Reserve your shared or private shuttle on the MAWS website.
Call for a MAWS reservation 760-709-2927.
EASTERN SIERRA TRANSIT AUTHORITY
Eastern Sierra Transit provides passenger bus service between and in the rural communities of Inyo and Mono County. Check out the routes and schedule. Need a pick-up? Call Dial-a-Ride. 1-800-922-1930
SIERRA SHUTTLE SERVICE (BISHOP/MAMMOTH)
Book group shuttle service to locations around town, including to and from the airport Mammoth Mountain lodges and more, with Sierra Shuttle Service. Long-distance rides to trailheads and regional destinations are also available. Call to Book your Shuttle 760-914-2746.
Rental cars are the best option if you’re staying in Bishop. Pick up is available at the Eastern Sierra Regional Airport with Enterprise Car Rentals (93514). Supply is LIMITED, reservations are strongly recommended. Call ahead to confirm your reservation ~ 909-204-1759.
MAMMOTH TAXI $60
Get to and from the Bishop Airport to Mammoth Lakes with Mammoth Taxi. Reservations are required for long trips – call Mammoth Taxi 760-924-8294.
UBER/LYFT DRIVERS
Please download the respective app to book a ride.
Written by:
Alex Silgalis
Alex founded localfreshies.com® in 2014 to be the #1 website providing the “local scoop” on where to eat, drink & play in mountain towns throughout North America. When he’s not writing and executing marketing strategies for small businesses & agencies, he’s in search of the deepest snow in the winter and tackiest dirt in the summer.
