The average bus between Yosemite National Park and Modesto takes 4h 40m and the fastest bus takes 3h 30m. The bus service runs several times per day from Yosemite National Park to Modesto. 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 twice daily between Yosemite National Park and Modesto. The earliest departure is at 8:00 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Yosemite National Park is at 5:00 PM which arrives into Modesto at 10:50 PM. All services require a transfer at Yosemite Valley Lodge/Laurel Cottage and take an average of 4h 40m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct bus from Yosemite National Park to Modesto. However, there are services departing from Yosemite National Park station and arriving at Modesto station via Merced Transpo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 40m.
Yosemite National Park to Modesto bus services, operated by Yosemite Area Regional Transportation, depart from Yosemite Valley Lodge/Laurel Cottage station.
Yosemite National Park to Modesto bus services, operated by Yosemite Area Regional Transportation, arrive at Modesto station.
The distance between Yosemite National Park and Modesto is 128.7 km. The road distance is 195 km.
You can take a vehicle from Yosemite Valley Lodge to Modesto via Yosemite Valley Lodge/Laurel Cottage and Merced in around 4h 43m.
