The average bus between Yosemite National Park and Patterson takes 8h 39m and the fastest bus takes 4h 6m. The bus service runs several times per day from Yosemite National Park to Patterson. 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 3 times a day between Yosemite National Park and Patterson. 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 Patterson at 9:05 AM. All services require a transfer at Yosemite Valley Lodge/Laurel Cottage and take an average of 8h 39m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Yosemite National Park to Patterson? 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.
No, there is no direct bus from Yosemite National Park to Patterson. However, there are services departing from Yosemite National Park station and arriving at Patterson station via Merced Transpo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 39m.
Yosemite National Park to Patterson bus services, operated by Yosemite Area Regional Transportation, depart from Yosemite Valley Lodge/Laurel Cottage station.
Yosemite National Park to Patterson bus services, operated by Yosemite Area Regional Transportation, arrive at Roger K. Fall Transit Center station.
The distance between Yosemite National Park and Patterson is 144.6 km. The road distance is 215 km.
You can take a vehicle from Yosemite Valley Lodge to 1st St & Las Palmas Ave via Yosemite Valley Lodge/Laurel Cottage, Merced Transpo, Transpo, and Turlock Transit Center in around 6h 50m.