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Yosemite National Park to Merced buses

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Trip Overview

The average bus between Yosemite National Park and Merced takes 3h 3m and the fastest bus takes 2h 53m. The bus service runs several times per day from Yosemite National Park to Merced. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

3h 3m
Duration
81 mi
Distance
$25
Average price
3 times a day
Frequency

Yosemite National Park to Merced bus times

Buses run 3 times a day between Yosemite National Park and Merced. The earliest departure is at 8:15 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Yosemite National Park is at 5:00 PM which arrives into Merced at 8:09 PM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 3h 3m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Saturday, October 10, 2026

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    bus bus 2h 53m • Direct
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    bus bus 3h 9m • Direct
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    bus bus 3h 9m • Direct

Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

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    bus bus 2h 53m • Direct
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    bus bus 3h 9m • Direct
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    bus bus 3h 9m • Direct

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    bus bus 2h 53m • Direct
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    bus bus 3h 9m • Direct
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    bus bus 3h 9m • Direct

Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    bus bus 2h 53m • Direct
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    bus bus 3h 9m • Direct
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    bus bus 3h 9m • Direct

Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    bus bus 2h 53m • Direct
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    bus bus 3h 9m • Direct
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    bus bus 3h 9m • Direct

Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

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    bus bus 2h 53m • Direct
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    bus bus 3h 9m • Direct
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    bus bus 3h 9m • Direct

Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

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    bus bus 2h 53m • Direct
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    bus bus 3h 9m • Direct
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    bus bus 3h 9m • Direct

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Yosemite National Park to Merced? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

Map of how to get from Yosemite National Park to Merced.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 80.5 mi
  • Duration: 3h 3m

What companies run services between Yosemite National Park, CA, USA and Merced, CA, USA?

Yosemite Area Regional Transportation operates a bus from Yosemite Valley Lodge/Laurel Cottage to Merced Amtrak 5 times a day. Tickets cost $25 and the journey takes 2h 34m.

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