- Distance: 83.9 mi
- Duration: 3h 16m
The average bus between Merced and Yosemite Valley Lodge takes 3h 16m and the fastest bus takes 2h 58m. The bus service runs several times per day from Merced to Yosemite Valley Lodge. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Buses run 5 times a day between Merced and Yosemite Valley Lodge. The earliest departure is at 4:15 AM at night, and the last departure from Merced is at 5:30 PM which arrives into Yosemite Valley Lodge at 8:58 PM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 3h 16m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Merced station and arriving at Yosemite Valley Lodge station. Services depart 5 times a day, and operate Once daily. The journey takes approximately 3h 16m.
Merced to Yosemite Valley Lodge bus services, operated by Yosemite Area Regional Transportation, depart from Merced Amtrak station.
Merced to Yosemite Valley Lodge bus services, operated by Yosemite Area Regional Transportation, arrive at Yosemite Valley Lodge/Laurel Cottage station.
The distance between Merced and Yosemite Valley Lodge is 91.9 km. The road distance is 135 km.
Yosemite Area Regional Transportation operates a bus from Merced Amtrak to Yosemite Valley Lodge/Laurel Cottage every 4 hours. Tickets cost $26 and the journey takes 3h.