By air: The nearest major airport is Reno, 165 miles away. Rent a car for the drive south, because ground transportation is spotty, and you probably will want a car in Mammoth. Mammoth's air service information changes frequently, so for the latest news, call the Mammoth Lakes Airport (760-934-3825), Mammoth Lakes Visitors Bureau, (888) 466-2666 or consult the MLVB Web site (www.visitmammoth.com).

By car: Mammoth is 325 miles north of Los Angeles on Hwy. 395 and 165 miles south of Reno on the same highway. June Mountain is 20 miles north of Mammoth Lakes off Hwy. 395.

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Getting around: The resort operates a free shuttle that runs throughout the town and to Mammoth's Main Lodge (4 miles out) and to the Canyon Lodge and Little Eagle Lodge. A Park and Ride lot is located on Old Mammoth Road across from the Chart House. A nightly shuttle makes loops around town until midnight during the week, 1 a.m. on Friday and Saturday nights, or call Mammoth Shuttle (760-934-3030) or Sierra Express (760-924-8294). Most visitors have a car.