Eastern Sierra Transit Explained

Eastern Sierra Transit
Parent:	Eastern Sierra Transit Authority
Locale:	Inyo County, California, Mono County, California
Service Area:	Eastern Sierra Region
Service Type:	bus service
Routes:	7 inter-city, 2 local, 1 seasonal shuttle
Fleet:	63^[1]
Annual Ridership:	772,942 (2022)^[2]
Fuel Type:	Diesel
Website:	ESTA

Eastern Sierra Transit is the operator of public transportation for the Eastern Sierra Region in California (between the Sierra Nevada and the California state line). The agency operates both inter-city and local service. They also offer Dial-a-ride service to disabled passengers in all service areas and to the general public in areas where there is no scheduled fixed-route service.^[3] The Eastern Sierra Transit Authority was established in 2006 and took over the operations of Inyo Mono Transit in 2007.^[4]

History

In April 2024, Eastern Sierra Transit started the transition of its bus fleet to hydrogen fuel cell vehicles. ^[5]

Bus Routes

Due to its rural and seasonal nature, Eastern Sierra Transit is split into intercity and community routes. Mammoth Lakes operates multiple routes that are seasonally adjusted.

Intercity

Intercity routes are known as Route 395 routes. These routes travel from Lancaster to Reno nevada.

• Lone Pine to Reno - Route (395 NORTH)^[6]
• Mammoth Lakes to Lancaster - Route (395 SOUTH)^[7]
• Lone Pine Express - From Lone Pine to Bishop^[8]
• Mammoth Express - From Bishop Airport to Mammoth Lakes^[9]

Community Routes

Community routes run with a lower frequency and act as a lifeline service.

• Walker to Mammoth Lakes^[10]
• Bridgeport to Carson City^[11]
• Benton to Bishop^[12]
• Tecopa to Pahrump - This route is currently suspended due to the lack of drivers.^{[13] [14]}

External links

• Official Eastern Sierra Transit Authority website

Notes and References

1. https://www.estransit.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/18-19-Annual-Report.pdf
2. Web site: Eastern Sierra Transit Authority - National Transit Database. Federal Transit Administration. . FTA . 20 December 2023.
3. http://estransit.com/pages/bus-routes.php Bus Routes
4. http://estransit.com About
5. Web site: ESTA SPECIAL BOARD AGENDA Special Meeting Monday, April 15, 2024 a . Eastern Sierra Transit Authority . 12 June 2024.
6. Web site: Lone Pine to Reno (395 NORTH) . Eastern Sierra Transit Authority.
7. Web site: Mammoth Lakes to Lancaster (395 SOUTH) . Eastern Sierra Transit Authority.
8. Web site: Lone Pine Express . Eastern Sierra Transit Authority . 20 December 2023.
9. Web site: Mammoth Express . Eastern Sierra Transit Authority . 20 December 2023.
10. Web site: Walker to Mammoth Lakes . Eastern Sierra Transit Authority . 20 December 2023.
11. Web site: Bridgeport to Carson City . Eastern Sierra Transit Authority . 20 December 2023.
12. Web site: Benton to Bishop . Eastern Sierra Transit Authority . 20 December 2023.
13. Web site: ESTA Board Agenda Friday October 16, 2020 . Eastern Sierra Transit Authority . 20 December 2023.
14. Web site: ESTA Board Agenda Friday, December 11, 2020 . Eastern Sierra Transit Authority.