WHO HAS TO RIDE THE BUS?

The easy answer here is almost everyone. The shuttle system reduces congestion on park and forest roads, protects sensitive resources from damage due to illegal parking, and reduces vehicle emissions. In 2009, visitors who rode the bus saved 437,799 miles of vehicle emissions. See below for exceptions to the shuttle bus.

2011 SHUTTLE BUS INFORMATION

The last day for the 2011 shuttle bus will be Wednesday September 7. After Wednesday, visitors are permitted to drive their personal vehicles in, but must pay the standard amenity fee or show a federal lands recreation, senior, or access pass.

SHUTTLE BUS TICKETS

Shuttle bus tickets are $7.00 for adults, $4.00 for children over the age of 3, and children under 3 are free. Tickets may be purchased at the Mammoth Mountain Adventure Center or at any other Mammoth Mountain ticket outlet. Tickets are usually purchased the day of, but may be purchased in advanced in special circumstances. Contact Eastern Sierra Transit Authority for more information.

SHUTTLE BUS PARKING

Parking for the Reds Meadow/Devils Postpile Shuttle is near the Mammoth Mountain Main Lodge and along the roadside downhill from the Main Lodge and the Adventure Center. On busy weekends and on holidays, parking lots are crowded and visitors may have to walk along the roadway to get to the Adventure Center. Please be careful of traffic on the roadway. View a map of the Adventure Center and parking areas.

SHUTTLE BUS SCHEDULE

From the Village at Mammoth Lakes

• 7:00am
• 8:00am
• 9:00am
• 10:00am
• 11:00am

From the base of the mountain (Mammoth Mountain Adventure Center)

• 7:15am - 8:15am once an hour
• 9:00am - 5:00pm every 15 - 20 minutes
• 5:00pm - 7:00pm every 30 minutes

EXCEPTIONS TO THE SHUTTLE BUS

The following exceptions may drive into the valley. Visitors who:

• Arrive before 7:00 a.m. or after 7:00 p.m.
• Are staying overnight at the Reds Meadow Resort or at any designated campground in the valley. Backpackers must use the shuttle system.
• Have a cartop boat or inflated float tube for use on valley lakes
• Are towing a livestock trailer and intend to use livestock on valley trails.
• Display a handicap placard or plates.
• Hunters transporting weapons or game.