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Jan 29, 2021 · US Highway 395 is California’s backbone. Running east of the Sierra Nevada mountain range, it’s also a road of superlatives: highest, lowest, hottest, deepest,… Follow this road trip itinerary along California's Hwy 395 to visit ghost towns, ski resorts, historic sites, film locations and more.
U.S. Route 395 (US 395), also known as U.S. Highway 395, is a north–south United States Numbered Highway that traverses the inland areas of the western states of California, Nevada, Oregon, and Washington.
- San Francisco to Bridgeport. 286 miles | 5-7 hours of drive time. The fastest route from SFO to the start of this trip is via South Lake Tahoe and Carson City.
- Bridgeport to Lee Vining (or June Lake) 25 miles | 25 minutes (+ 15 minutes to June Lake) If you are wondering why it will take all day to drive 25 miles, it’s because there is a TON to do on this stretch of Highway 395.
- Lee Vining to Bishop. 65 miles | 1 hour. Your third day starts off with a detour. Rather than going directly to Mammoth Lakes, take the “Mammoth Scenic Loop“, which is 8 miles before the main turnoff.
- Bishop to Lone Pine. 57 Miles | 1 hour. We have a whole guide that outlines a lot of fun things to do in Bishop— both in town and nearby. So check that out if you are going to be hanging around in the area.
Highway 395 is probably my favorite road in California. It is the road that parallels the Eastern Sierra’s and provides access to some of the best hiking, lakes and adventures you can find in California.
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Jan 25, 2024 · California Hwy 395 takes you through the heart of the Eastern Sierra mountain range, offering incredible views and unforgettable experiences. To make your journey as enjoyable as possible, here are a few tips to help you start planning your perfect Hwy 395 road trip.
U.S. Route 395 (US 395) is a United States Numbered Highway, stretching from Hesperia, California to the Canadian border in Laurier, Washington. The California portion of US 395 is a 557-mile (896 km) route which traverses from Interstate 15 (I-15) in Hesperia, north to the Oregon state line in Modoc County near Goose Lake .
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May 28, 2020 · U.S. Route 395 starts in Southern California and stretches all the way up to the Canadian border. It's by no means the fastest route north, but it's one of the prettiest—particularly the stretch from its starting point in the Mojave Desert to the state border with Nevada.
