Even Easier To Get Into Bishop’s Big Backyard – 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 Airport (BIH) via San Francisco, and Denver, starting mid-December. Each of these routes operates daily through March, giving you access to world-class bouldering, climbing, skiing, trail run, bike, ski and year-round fishing.

Why Fly Into Bishop Airport

As anyone who’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 high desert 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 Bishop Airport.  There are non-hotel shuttle services, cab services, VIP services, local fixed route transit service, and bus/charter service (no Uber/Lyft available).  Check individual providers for availability, schedules, and reservations.

MAMMOTH ALL WEATHER SHUTTLE (MAMMOTH)

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

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.