Eastern Sierra Transit
{{Short description|Bus transportation provider in the Eastern Sierra Region of California}}
{{Infobox bus transit
| name = Eastern Sierra Transit
| parent = Eastern Sierra Transit Authority
| logo = EasternSierraTransit.jpg
| logo_size =
| image =
| image_size =
| image_caption =
| founded = {{start date|2006|11}}
| headquarters =
| 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
| ridership =
| annual ridership = 772,942 (2022){{cite web |title=Eastern Sierra Transit Authority - National Transit Database. Federal Transit Administration. |url=https://www.transit.dot.gov/ntd/transit-agency-profiles/eastern-sierra-transit-authority |publisher=FTA |access-date=20 December 2023}}
| fuel_type = Diesel
| website = [http://estransit.com/ 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.[http://estransit.com/pages/bus-routes.php Bus Routes] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120110043042/http://www.estransit.com/pages/bus-routes.php |date=2012-01-10 }}. Eastern Sierra Transit Authority. Accessed: 11 January 2012. The Eastern Sierra Transit Authority was established in 2006 and took over the operations of Inyo Mono Transit in 2007.[http://estransit.com About]. Eastern Sierra Transit Authority. Accessed: 11 January 2012.
History
In April 2024, Eastern Sierra Transit started the transition of its bus fleet to hydrogen fuel cell vehicles. {{cite web |title=ESTA SPECIAL BOARD AGENDA Special Meeting Monday, April 15, 2024 a |url=https://www.estransit.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/1-ESTA-Board-Agenda-Packet-April-15rev.pdf |website=Eastern Sierra Transit Authority |access-date=12 June 2024}}
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){{cite web |title=Lone Pine to Reno (395 NORTH) |url=https://www.estransit.com/routes-schedule/395-routes/lone-pine-to-reno/ |website=Eastern Sierra Transit Authority |access-date=2023-12-20 |archive-date=2023-12-18 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231218234512/https://www.estransit.com/routes-schedule/395-routes/lone-pine-to-reno/ |url-status=dead }}
- Mammoth Lakes to Lancaster - Route (395 SOUTH){{cite web |title=Mammoth Lakes to Lancaster (395 SOUTH) |url=https://www.estransit.com/routes-schedule/395-routes/mammoth-lakes-to-lancaster/ |website=Eastern Sierra Transit Authority}}
- Lone Pine Express - From Lone Pine to Bishop{{cite web |title=Lone Pine Express |url=https://www.estransit.com/routes-schedule/395-routes/lone-pine-express/ |website=Eastern Sierra Transit Authority |access-date=20 December 2023}}
- Mammoth Express - From Bishop Airport to Mammoth Lakes{{cite web |title=Mammoth Express |url=https://www.estransit.com/routes-schedule/395-routes/mammoth-express/ |website=Eastern Sierra Transit Authority |access-date=20 December 2023}}
= Community routes=
Community routes run with a lower frequency and act as a lifeline service.
- Walker to Mammoth Lakes{{cite web |title=Walker to Mammoth Lakes |url=https://www.estransit.com/walker-to-mammoth-lakes/ |website=Eastern Sierra Transit Authority |access-date=20 December 2023}}
- Bridgeport to Carson City{{cite web |title=Bridgeport to Carson City |url=https://www.estransit.com/routes-schedule/community-routes/bridgeport-to-carson-city/ |website=Eastern Sierra Transit Authority |access-date=20 December 2023}}
- Benton to Bishop{{cite web |title=Benton to Bishop |url=https://www.estransit.com/routes-schedule/community-routes/benton-to-bishop/ |website=Eastern Sierra Transit Authority |access-date=20 December 2023}}
- Tecopa to Pahrump - This route is currently suspended due to the lack of drivers.{{cite web |title=ESTA Board Agenda Friday October 16, 2020 |url=https://www.estransit.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/ESTA-Board-Agenda-Packet-October.pdf |website=Eastern Sierra Transit Authority |access-date=20 December 2023}}{{cite web |title=ESTA Board Agenda Friday, December 11, 2020 |url=https://www.estransit.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/ESTA-Board-Agenda-Packet-Dec.pdf |website=Eastern Sierra Transit Authority}}
References
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External links
- [http://estransit.com/ Official Eastern Sierra Transit Authority website]
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Category:Bus transportation in California
Category:Transportation in Inyo County, California
Category:Transportation in Mono County, California
Category:Transit agencies in California
Category:Sierra Nevada (United States)
Category:2006 establishments in California
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