Welcome to the Eastern Sierra! Weather conditions have been known to change rapidly here. The Caltrans (California State Transporation Department) offers regularly updated road conditions information. Call 800-427-ROAD or click Check Travel Conditions, and reference HWY 395 and Route 203.
After a successful first winter season, Horizon Air is expanding air service to the Mammoth Mountain resort for the upcoming snow season. In addition to adding a second daily nonstop from Los Angeles, Horizon will offer new daily nonstop service from San Jose and Reno and direct (same-plane, one-stop) service from Seattle and Portland.
The Mammoth winter season flight schedule will run from Dec. 17, 2009, through April 11, 2010, and is available for sale now at www.horizonair.com or by calling 800-547-9308 (TTY at 800-682-2221).
*Alaska/Horizon Air expands daily flights to Mammoth Lakes!
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The Mammoth winter season flight schedule will run from Dec. 17, 2009, through April 11, 2010, and is available for sale now at www.horizonair.com or by calling 800-547-9308 (TTY at 800-682-2221).
Planning Your Trip
Your HWY 395 Tour Guide. Download the free Roadside Heritage audio CD at www.roadsideheritage.com to chart the course for your U.S. Hwy 395 adventure through towering granite peaks, desert canyons, and historic towns. Discover hidden gems of the Eastern Sierra and learn the legends and lore that mark the history of this dynamic California region.
High Altitudes Preparedness. Mammoth Lakes is situated at a high altitude of 8,200 feet (2,500m). Follow these simple guidelines to help you enjoy your mountain vacation at 1849 Condos.
Your HWY 395 Tour Guide. Download the free Roadside Heritage audio CD at www.roadsideheritage.com to chart the course for your U.S. Hwy 395 adventure through towering granite peaks, desert canyons, and historic towns. Discover hidden gems of the Eastern Sierra and learn the legends and lore that mark the history of this dynamic California region.
High Altitudes Preparedness. Mammoth Lakes is situated at a high altitude of 8,200 feet (2,500m). Follow these simple guidelines to help you enjoy your mountain vacation at 1849 Condos.
Start hydrating before you arrive in Mammoth Lakes. Continue to drink plenty of water during your stay at 1849 Condos. - The sun is very strong at altitude, regardless of the season. Wear SUNBLOCK (recommended 45 SPF minimum), sunglasses, and a hat.
- Young children and the elderly are often the first to exhibit signs of altitude sickness. Flu-like symptoms, headaches, dizziness and intestinal disorders may indicate altitude sickness. Persons who are elderly should notify their health care provider that they will be visiting a high altitude area.
Traveling in the Mountains. You can never be too prepared for mountain travel. Weather and road conditions can change rapidly in the mountains. It is a good idea to pack the following for your high altitude vacation in Mammoth Lakes.
- Tire Chains
- Gloves
- Emergency Blanket
- Flares
- First Aid Kit
- Shovel
- Proper Apparel including waterproof garments for varying temperatures
- Sunblock [Top]
Local Transportation
- Inyo-Mono Transit : 1-800-547-4389
- Taxi Service : 1-760-934-8294.[Top]
Airport Shuttle
- From Mammoth Yosemite Airport : 1-800-421-1849 (Arranged by reservations)
- From Reno/Tahoe Airport: Inyo-Mono Transit 1-800-922-1930.
- Mammoth Car Rental : 1-760-934-8111
- Thrifty Car Rental : 1-800-847-4389
- U-Save Car Rental : 1-800-272-U-SAV
Getting To Mammoth Lakes, California USA
Airport Transportation
From Los Angeles, California USA
From San Diego and Orange County, California USA
From San Francisco & Sacramento, California USA
From Lake Tahoe Area and Reno, Nevada USA
From Las Vegas, Nevada USA
Airport Transportation
- Mammoth Lakes, California (MMH) (10 minutes) - Serviced by Alaska/Horizon Air (Winter Season Only)
- Reno/Tahoe Airport, Nevada (RNO) (3.5 hours)
- Los Angeles, California (LAX) (5 hours
- Las Vegas, Nevada (LVS) (6 hours)
From Los Angeles, California USA
- Take I-405 north to I-5 north to State Route 14 north
- Take State Route 14 north (to Mojave) to U.S. Hwy 395
- Take U.S. Hwy 395 north to Bishop
- Continue north on U.S. Hwy 395 to State Route 203
- Take State Route 203 west to Mammoth
- Mammoth Mountain is approximately 323 miles from Los Angeles
From San Diego and Orange County, California USA
- Take I-15 north to U.S. Hwy 395 north to State Route 203
- Mammoth Mountain is approximately 375 miles from the San Diego/Orange County area.
From San Francisco & Sacramento, California USA
- Take I-80 to U.S Hwy 50 to South Lake Tahoe, to Kingsbury Grade/Hwy 207 in Stateline, Nevada.
- Follow Kingsbury Grade/Hwy 207 to U.S. Hwy 395 south to State Route 203
- Mammoth Mountain is approximately 320 miles from the San Francisco/Sacramento area.
- Tioga Pass on Hwy 120 through Yosemite National Park may be a quicker route in the summer depending on your Bay Area location. Tioga Pass is closed in the winter.
From Lake Tahoe Area and Reno, Nevada USA
- Take U.S. Hwy 395 south to State Route 203
- Mammoth Mountain is approximately 165 miles from Reno/Lake Tahoe.
From Las Vegas, Nevada USA
- Take U.S. Hwy 95 north to Hwy 266 west
- Veer left to State Route 168 to U.S. Hwy 395 north to State Route 203
- Mammoth Mountain is approximately 310 miles from Las Vegas. [Top]
To 1849 Condos
- Take U.S. Hwy 395 to State Route 203
- Turn West towards the town of Mammoth Lakes
- State Route 203 turns into Main Street.
- Turn right at the 3rd stoplight onto Canyon Blvd.
- You have now entered a residential area. Please be considerate of your local neighbors observe the 25 mph speed limit.
- Take the second left onto Lakeview Blvd.
- Go to the top of the hill and you will see the 1849 Condos sign on the right side of the road. 1849 Condos is the last condo complex on Lakeview Blvd. If you reach the mountain, you have gone too far.
- The entrance to the lobby and front desk is located directly behind the large 1849 Condos sign. [Top]
To Snowbird Condos
- Take U.S. Hwy 395 to State Route 203
- Turn West towards the town of Mammoth Lakes State Route 203 turns into Main Street.
- Turn right at the 3rd stoplight onto Canyon Blvd.
- You have now entered a residential area. Please be considerate of your local neighbors observe the 25 mph speed limit.
- At the top of the hill, you will drive through a large parking lot (you will see Canyon Lodge ahead of you).
- Parking lot will veer left uphill. Snowbird Condos is immediately to your left..
- The entrance to the lobby and front desk is located directly in front of the large Snowbird Condos sign.
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