Getting to Mammoth Mountain Ski Area is a pretty simple drive when the weather is ok. It can be tough or even impossible if there is a snow storm, however. Always check the weather service before you leave. Often times chains are required to get into Mammoth. Check Mammoth weather status here.

Driving to Mammoth from Los Angeles
Driving from Southern California will take approximately 6 hours. Take the 405 freeway north to the 5 freeway north to Highway 14 north to Highway 395 north. Exit on Highway 203 to Mammoth Lakes.

Driving to Mammoth from San Diego / Orange County
Driving from the San Diego area will take approximately 7.5 hours and from the Orange County area will take approximately 6 hours. Take the 15 freeway north to Highway 395 north. Exit on Highway 203 to Mammoth Lakes.

Driving to Mammoth from Reno / Lake Tahoe
Driving from the Reno/Tahoe area will take approximately 3 hours. Take Highway 395 south. Exit on Highway 203 to Mammoth Lakes.

Driving to Mammoth 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. Please consult Caltrans at 800-427-7623, the California Highway Patrol or your local Triple A (AAA) office for the best route from your area.

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If you don’t feel like doing the drive, there is now regular commercial airline service into Mammoth Lakes on Horizon Air from a few towns.