The bus between Yosemite Valley and South Lake Tahoe takes 25h 49m. The bus runs, on average, 6 times per week from Yosemite Valley to South Lake Tahoe. 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 6 times a week between Yosemite Valley and South Lake Tahoe. The earliest departure is at 3:32 PM in the afternoon, and the last departure from Yosemite Valley is at 3:32 PM which arrives into South Lake Tahoe at 5:22 PM. All services require a transfer at Mammoth Lakes Park & Ride and take an average of 25h 49m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct bus from Yosemite Valley to South Lake Tahoe. However, there are services departing from Yosemite Valley station and arriving at South Lake Tahoe station via Mammoth Lakes Park & Ride. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 25h 49m.
Yosemite Valley to South Lake Tahoe bus services, operated by Yosemite Area Regional Transportation, depart from Yosemite Valley Lodge/Laurel Cottage station.
Yosemite Valley to South Lake Tahoe bus services, operated by Yosemite Area Regional Transportation, arrive at Gardnerville - Smith's, 1341 US 395 station.
The distance between Yosemite Valley and South Lake Tahoe is 137.3 km. The road distance is 394 km.
You can take a bus from Yosemite Valley Lodge/Laurel Cottage to Us 50 via Mammoth Lakes Park & Ride, Tavern Rd / Old Mammoth Rd, Gardnerville - Smith's, 1341 US 395, Douglas County Community/Senior Center, and Stateline Transit Center in around 8h 34m.
