How do you get out of town?

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#1

I am planning a southbound thru hike of the JMT in late August…starting somewhere around the 24-26. I have my travel arrangements set (I think) to get to Yosemite…but I am having a lot of trouble finding my way home from Lone Pine…If anyone can give me any ideas on how to get from Lone Pine to either SFO or LAX, I would greatly appreciate it. Thanks

Bob Davies

#2

Here are two locals that offer rides to Mammoth.

Dave 760-876-8232
John 760-876-4545

From Mammoth you can take the YART bus system to Merced,then Greyhound from there.

Mike O

#3

I believe I took a Yarts from Mammoth to Tuolumne last year without taking Greyhound.

Other options include hitching to Lone Pine and catching a bus from there. Yeah its a pain in the ass. Wish there was a better way.

:boy

jalanjalan

#4

Do you know how much the locals charge for the ride to Mammoth?

Striker

#5

You would have to call them to verify but I was quoted $75.

Mike O

#6

Bob, I’m also hiking the Jmt from TM on 30Aug and plan to summit Whitney 12 days later on Sunday Sep 12. I’m either going to park my car at TM then hitch back from Whitney, or position my car at the Portal on 29Aug and hitch back to TM.

How do these dates work out with your plans? We could possibly work something out.

Rod

SierraShade

#7

Bob, I forgot to mention that I live in San Fancisco and close to SFIA.
Rod

SierraShade

#8

Rod:

Thanks for your response…I have permit to hike on the 29th from Happy Isle…and was planning to try to start a bit earlier…so there is a good chance we could work something out…will send you an email tomorrow…its 11:30 here in New York and I’m beat!!!

Bob

Bob Davies