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.
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.
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.
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.
Driving Times and Distances:
Bakersfield
4.5 hours
260 miles
Death Valley
4 hours
214 miles
Fresno (winter)
6.5 hours
357 miles
Fresno (summer)
4.5 hours
200 miles
Las Vegas, NV
5.5 hours
377 miles
Los Angeles
6 hours
325 miles
Orange County
6 hours
363 miles
Reno, NV
3 hours
164 miles
Sacramento
5 hours
290 miles
Santa Barbara
6.5 hours
385 miles
San Bernardino
5 hours
290 miles
San Diego
7.5 hours
400 miles
San Francisco (winter)
7 hours
360 miles
San Francisco (summer)
6 hours
300 miles
Yosemite Valley (Eastern route of Hwy 120 closed in winter)
