Mono County, California, located in the eastern Sierra Nevada Mountains near Mammoth Lakes, is a popular destination for outdoor activities such as fishing and skiing. However, with its rural nature and expansive size, travel throughout the county can be difficult. Fortunately, public transportation is available in Mono County to get you to your desired destination. The Eastern Sierra Transit Authority (ESTA) provides bus service from Bishop/Mammoth Lakes area to the town of Bridgeport in Mono County. The ESTA also provides round-trip service from Bishop to Lee Vining and Mono Lake on Fridays during the summer season. Additionally, YARTS (Yosemite Area Regional Transportation System) operates two routes through Mono County: one from Merced/Mariposa to June Lake/Lee Vining; and another route from Sonora/Tuolumne to Mammoth Lakes during summer months and weekends during winter months. Finally, Amtrak’s California Zephyr line serves Mono County with stops at both Lee Vining and Mammoth Yosemite Airport. No matter where you are headed in Mono County, these public transportation options can help make your trip much easier and more enjoyable.
The typical American commute has been getting longer each year since 2010. The average one-way commute in Mono County takes 16.1 minutes. That's shorter than the US average of 26.4 minutes.
How people in Mono County get to work:
- 44.8% drive their own car alone
- 7.0% carpool with others
- 9.3% work from home
- 19.7% take mass transit