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By Plane
Closest commercial airport is Reno, Nevada.
By Car
Drive 10 miles west from U.S. 395 on S.R. 203 to Minaret Summit & then 7 miles on a paved, narrow mountain road. Most visitors must park at Mammoth Mountain & use the shuttle -- see "Getting around" below.
By Public Transporation
From late June to early September, day-use visitors to the Devils Postpile/Reds Meadow area must ride the shuttle bus -- see "Getting around" below.
Getting Around
The road is closed from 7:30 am & 5:30 pm daily. All day-use visitors must ride a shuttle bus from Mammoth Mountain Ski Area between those hours. The first shuttle leaves at 8 am; schedules are posted there.
Shuttle Fare (buy tickets at Mammoth Mountain Inn):
*Under age 5 - FREE
*Ages 5-12 - round trip $5.50; one-way $3
*Ages 13-18 - round trip $7.50; one way $4
*Age 19 & over - round trip $9.50; one way $5
*Stop to stop within the valley (from Agnew Meadows to Reds Meadow Resort: free
*Hikers must purchase a $5 one-way ticket to exit the Valley
-Exceptions to shuttle use: walkers, bicyclists, vehicles carrying 11 or more passengers, vehicles carrying non-ambulatory passengers, people with valid camping permits, overnight guests at Reds Meadow resort or packstation, & vehicles pulling horse trailers or boats.
-Backpackers: wilderness permits do not include permission to drive to the trailheads or to the valley; you must use the shuttle or walk. Shuttles have racks which accommodate backpacks.
This shuttle system is necessary to lessen impacts on the environment & the visitor. Please relax & enjoy the view on your ride.
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