There are 5 ways to get from Bakersfield to Tuolumne Meadows by bus, car, taxi, or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus, Amtrak)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus, drive
best- Take the bus from Bakersfield Train Station to Fresno Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Fresno Amtrak to Curry Villagebus
- Drive from Curry Village to Tuolumne Meadowscar
8h 23m$59–99Drive 250.2 mi
cheapest- Drive from Bakersfield to Tuolumne Meadowscar 250.2 mi
5h 20m$46–66Bus, taxi
- Take the bus from Bakersfield Train Station to Fresno Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Fresno Amtrak to Curry Villagebus
- Take the taxi from Curry Village to May Lake Trailheadtaxi
8h 58m$199–274Bus via Fresno
- Take the bus from Bakersfield Train Station to Fresno Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Fresno Amtrak to Curry Villagebus
- Take the bus from Curry Village to Tuolumne Meadows Storebus
10h 31m$64–99Bus
- Take the bus from Bakersfield - 1821 18th St International to Mercedbus 1
- Take the bus from Merced Transpo to Curry Villagebus
- Take the bus from Curry Village to Tuolumne Meadows Storebus
10h 47m$78–92
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Bakersfield to Tuolumne Meadows is to drive which costs $45 - $70 and takes 5h 20m.
The fastest way to get from Bakersfield to Tuolumne Meadows is to drive which takes 5h 20m and costs $45 - $70.
No, there is no direct bus from Bakersfield station to Tuolumne Meadows. However, there are services departing from Bakersfield Train Station and arriving at Tuolumne Meadows Store via Fresno Amtrak and Curry Village. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 31m.
The distance between Bakersfield and Tuolumne Meadows is 272 miles. The road distance is 251.7 miles.
The best way to get from Bakersfield to Tuolumne Meadows without a car is to bus and taxi which takes 8h 58m and costs $190 - $280.
It takes approximately 8h 23m to get from Bakersfield to Tuolumne Meadows, including transfers.
Bakersfield to Tuolumne Meadows bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Bakersfield Train Station.
Bakersfield to Tuolumne Meadows bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Fresno Bus Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Bakersfield to Tuolumne Meadows is 252 miles. It takes approximately 5h 20m to drive from Bakersfield to Tuolumne Meadows.
There are 278+ hotels available in Tuolumne Meadows.
What companies run services between Bakersfield, CA, USA and Tuolumne Meadows, CA, USA?
You can take a bus from Bakersfield Train Station to Tuolumne Meadows via Fresno Bus Station, Fresno Amtrak, Curry Village, and Tuolumne Meadows Store in around 10h 31m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Bakersfield Train Station to Fresno Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $16–35
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Bakersfield Train Station to Fresno Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $16–35
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Bakersfield Train Station to Fresno Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $16–35
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from Bakersfield Train Station to Fresno Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $18–30
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Bus from Bakersfield Train Station to Fresno Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $18–30
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Bus from Bakersfield Train Station to Fresno Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $18–30
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from Bakersfield Train Station to Fresno Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 24m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–55
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Bus from Bakersfield Train Station to Fresno Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 24m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–55
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Bus from Bakersfield Train Station to Fresno Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 24m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–55
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 877-989-2787
- [email protected]
- Website
- yarts.com
Bus from Fresno Amtrak to Curry Village
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 32m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $32
- Website
- https://www.yarts.com
Bus from Fresno Amtrak to Curry Village
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 32m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $32
- Website
- https://www.yarts.com
Bus from Fresno Amtrak to Curry Village
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 32m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $32
- Website
- https://www.yarts.com
Bus from Merced Transpo to Curry Village
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 13m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $26
- Website
- https://www.yarts.com
- Phone
- +1 209 - 372 - 0200
- Website
- yosemitepark.com
Bus from Curry Village to Tuolumne Meadows Store
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $15
- Schedules at
- https://www.nps.gov/yose/planyourvisit/mg.htm#CP_JUMP_5917821
Bus from Curry Village to Tuolumne Meadows Store
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $15
- Schedules at
- https://www.nps.gov/yose/planyourvisit/mg.htm#CP_JUMP_5917821
- Phone
- +1 866 691 9732
- [email protected]
- Website
- eplalimo.com
Bus from Bakersfield - 1821 18th St International to Merced
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $35–55
- Website
- https://eplalimo.com/
- One Way
- $35–55
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