6 days in Bishop, Mammoth Lakes & Truckee Itinerary

Bishop is a city in Inyo County, California, United States. Plan my trip to Bishop with suggested itineraries provided by Inspirock.

Orange to Bishop is an approximately 5-hour car ride. You can also drive; or do a combination of car and flight. When traveling from Orange in July, plan for somewhat warmer days and little chillier nights in Bishop: temperatures range from 99°F by day to 59°F at night. You will leave for Mammoth Lakes on the 18th (Sat).

Mammoth Lakes is a town in Mono County, California, the county's only incorporated community. Your day by day itinerary now includes Devils Postpile National Monument as well as Rainbow Falls. Kick off your visit on the 18th (Sat): take in the dramatic natural features at Devils Postpile National Monument and then take in the dramatic scenery at Rainbow Falls.

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Traveling by car from Bishop to Mammoth Lakes takes an hour. Alternatively, you can drive. Plan for a bit cooler temperatures traveling from Bishop in July, with highs in Mammoth Lakes at 83°F and lows at 46°F. You'll set off for Truckee on the 19th (Sun).

Truckee is an incorporated town in Nevada County, California, United States. Step off the beaten path and head to River Rafting & Tubing and Tahoe Donner. You'll visit kid-friendly attractions like Commons Beach Park and Donner Memorial State Park and Emigrant Trail Museum. There's much more to do: trek along Stateline Lookout, snap pictures at Rainbow Bridge / Donner Summit Bridge, explore and take pictures at Donner Pass, and tour the pleasant surroundings at Truckee River Bike Trail.

For photos, traveler tips, maps, and more tourist information, read our Truckee online driving holiday planner.

You can drive from Mammoth Lakes to Truckee in 4 hours. Another option is to take a bus. Traveling from Mammoth Lakes in July, Truckee is slightly colder at night with lows of 40°F. You'll have a few hours on the 23rd (Thu) to wrap things up before traveling home.