There are 9 ways to get from Independence to Tuolumne Meadows by plane, bus, taxi, bus (Greyhound), train, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly to Fresno Yosemite International Airport, bus, taxi
best- Fly from Kansas City (MCI) to Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT)plane MCI - FAT
- Take the bus from Fresno Yosemite International Airport to Curry Villagebus
- Take the taxi from Curry Village to May Lake Trailheadtaxi
15h 13m$310–870Fly to Bishop Airport, bus
cheapest- Fly from Kansas City (MCI) to Bishop Airport (BIH)plane MCI - BIH
- Take the bus from Bishop Airport to Tavern Rd / Old Mammoth Rdbus
- Take the bus from Mammoth Lakes Park & Ride to Tuolumne Meadows Storebus
15h 10m$163–728Bus
- Take the bus from Kansas City Bus Station to Denver Union Stationbus
- Take the bus from Denver Union Station to Sparks Transit Centerbus
- Take the bus from Reno - RTC Centennial Plaza Bay "O" - 1421 Victorian Avenue, Sparks, NV 89431 to Tavern Rd / Old Mammoth Rdbus 395
- Take the bus from Mammoth Lakes Park & Ride to Tuolumne Meadows Storebus
42h 33m$310–490Train, bus, taxi
- Take the train from Kansas City to Los Angelestrain
- Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Via Princessatrain
- Take the bus from Golden Valley Park & Ride to Mammoth Mountain Innbus
- Take the taxi from Mammoth Mountain Inn to Tuolumne Meadowstaxi
45h 28m$1,078–1,939Drive 1,594.2 mi
- Drive from Independence to Tuolumne Meadowscar 1,594.2 mi
26h 12m$291–421Fly to Reno/Tahoe International Airport, bus
- Fly from Kansas City (MCI) to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO)plane MCI - RNO
- Take the bus from Reno - Tahoe International Airport to June Lake Junction - US 395 & SR 158bus
- Take the bus from June Lake Junction 158/395 to Tuolumne Meadows Storebus
15h 3m$196–850Fly to Sacramento International Airport, bus
- Fly from Kansas City (MCI) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF)plane MCI - SMF
- Take the bus from Sacramento - Amtrak to Stateline Transit Centerbus
- Take the bus from Stateline Transit Center to Douglas County Community/Senior Centerbus
- Take the bus from Gardnerville - Kentucky Fried Chicken, 1338 US 395 to Lee Vining - Chevron, 51557 US 395bus
16h 50m$247–918Fly to Los Angeles International Airport, bus
- Fly from Kansas City (MCI) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane MCI - LAX
- Take the bus from Skirball Park & Ride to Mammoth Mountain Innbus
- Take the bus from Mammoth Mountain Inn to Tuolumne Meadows Storebus
17h 59m$628–1,091Fly to Merced Municipal Airport, bus, taxi
- Fly from Kansas City (MCI) to Merced Municipal Airport (MCE)plane MCI - MCE
- Take the bus from Merced Airport to Curry Villagebus
- Take the taxi from Curry Village to May Lake Trailheadtaxi
15h 18m$306–866
Kansas City (MCI) to Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Independence to Tuolumne Meadows is to drive which costs $290 - $420 and takes 26h 12m.
The fastest way to get from Independence to Tuolumne Meadows is to fly and bus which takes 15h 3m and costs $190 - $850.
No, there is no direct bus from Independence to Tuolumne Meadows. However, there are services departing from On Truman At Main Westbound and arriving at Tuolumne Meadows Store via Kansas City Bus Station, Denver Union Station, Reno - RTC Centennial Plaza Bay "O" - 1421 Victorian Avenue, Sparks, NV 89431 and Mammoth Lakes Park & Ride. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 42h 33m.
The distance between Independence and Tuolumne Meadows is 1566 miles. The road distance is 1603.5 miles.
The best way to get from Independence to Tuolumne Meadows without a car is to bus which takes 42h 33m and costs $310 - $490.
It takes approximately 15h 13m to get from Independence to Tuolumne Meadows, including transfers.
Independence to Tuolumne Meadows bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Kansas City Bus Station.
Independence to Tuolumne Meadows bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Denver Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Independence to Tuolumne Meadows is 1604 miles. It takes approximately 26h 12m to drive from Independence to Tuolumne Meadows.
There are 268+ hotels available in Tuolumne Meadows.
What companies run services between Independence, MO, USA and Tuolumne Meadows, CA, USA?
You can take a bus from On Truman At Main Westbound to Tuolumne Meadows via East Village - Bay A, Kansas City Bus Station, Denver Union Station, Sparks Transit Center, Reno - RTC Centennial Plaza Bay "O" - 1421 Victorian Avenue, Sparks, NV 89431, Tavern Rd / Old Mammoth Rd, Mammoth Lakes Park & Ride, and Tuolumne Meadows Store in around 42h 33m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Kansas City to Fresno Yosemite International Airport via Las Vegas
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 58m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–650
Flights from Kansas City to Fresno Yosemite International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 15m
- When
- Tuesday, Wednesday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $130–650
Flights from Kansas City to Reno/Tahoe International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160–800
Flights from Kansas City to Reno/Tahoe International Airport via Las Vegas
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 38m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $170–800
Flights from Kansas City to Reno/Tahoe International Airport via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 51m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $190–850
Flights from Kansas City to Sacramento International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 43m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160–800
Flights from Kansas City to Sacramento International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 26m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160–800
Flights from Kansas City to Sacramento International Airport via Las Vegas
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 40m
- When
- Sunday and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $170–800
Flights from Kansas City to Los Angeles International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 38m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–500
Flights from Kansas City to Los Angeles International Airport via Las Vegas
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 17m
- When
- Tuesday, Wednesday, Sunday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $100–500
Flights from Kansas City to Los Angeles International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 16m
- When
- Sunday, Saturday, Monday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $100–500
Flights from Kansas City to Los Angeles International Airport via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 22m
- When
- Sunday, Monday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $110–550
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Kansas City to Fresno Yosemite International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 34m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–650
Flights from Kansas City to Fresno Yosemite International Airport via San Francisco
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 36m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $160–750
Flights from Kansas City to Fresno Yosemite International Airport via Los Angeles International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 52m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $150–700
Flights from Kansas City to Bishop Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 26m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–700
Flights from Kansas City to Bishop Airport via San Francisco
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 52m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $180–800
Flights from Kansas City to Bishop Airport via Denver, San Francisco
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 30m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $180–800
Flights from Kansas City to Reno/Tahoe International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 46m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160–800
Flights from Kansas City to Reno/Tahoe International Airport via San Francisco
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 8m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $190–900
Flights from Kansas City to Sacramento International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 36m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160–800
Flights from Kansas City to Los Angeles International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–500
Flights from Kansas City to Los Angeles International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–500
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Kansas City to Fresno Yosemite International Airport via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 11m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–700
Flights from Kansas City to Fresno Yosemite International Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 56m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160–750
Flights from Kansas City to Reno/Tahoe International Airport via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 55m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $190–850
- Website
- contouraviation.com
Flights from Kansas City to Merced Municipal Airport via Las Vegas
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 40m
- When
- Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $130–650
Flights from Kansas City to Merced Municipal Airport via Los Angeles International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 19m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–700
Flights from Kansas City to Merced Municipal Airport via Denver, Las Vegas
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 30m
- When
- Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $130–650
Flights from Kansas City to Merced Municipal Airport via Dallas, Las Vegas
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 50m
- When
- Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $160–750
Flights from Kansas City to Merced Municipal Airport via Phoenix, Los Angeles International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 5m
- When
- Tuesday and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $150–700
Flights from Kansas City to Merced Municipal Airport via Albuquerque, Las Vegas
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 20m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- $140–650
Flights from Kansas City to Merced Municipal Airport via Phoenix, Las Vegas
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 55m
- When
- Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $140–700
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Kansas City to Fresno Yosemite International Airport via Salt Lake City
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–650
Flights from Kansas City to Reno/Tahoe International Airport via Salt Lake City
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 2m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $160–800
Flights from Kansas City to Sacramento International Airport via Salt Lake City
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 21m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $160–800
Flights from Kansas City to Los Angeles International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 34m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–500
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Kansas City to Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 35h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $490–1,300
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- (800) 371-LINK (5465)
- Website
- Metrolink Trains
Train from L.A. Union Station to Via Princessa
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $8–12
- Website
- Metrolink Trains
Bus from Fresno Yosemite International Airport to Curry Village
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 7m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $30
- Website
- Yosemite Area Regional Transportation
- Book at
- Yarts Tickets and Fares
Bus from Mammoth Lakes Park & Ride to Tuolumne Meadows Store
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 26m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $15
- Website
- Yosemite Area Regional Transportation
- Book at
- Yarts Tickets and Fares
Bus from Mammoth Lakes Park & Ride to Tuolumne Meadows Store
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 26m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $15
- Website
- Yosemite Area Regional Transportation
- Book at
- Yarts Tickets and Fares
Bus from June Lake Junction 158/395 to Tuolumne Meadows Store
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $10
- Website
- Yosemite Area Regional Transportation
- Book at
- Yarts Tickets and Fares
Bus from Mammoth Mountain Inn to Tuolumne Meadows Store
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 46m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $17
- Website
- Yosemite Area Regional Transportation
- Book at
- Yarts Tickets and Fares
Bus from Merced Airport to Curry Village
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $26
- Website
- Yosemite Area Regional Transportation
- Book at
- Yarts Tickets and Fares
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Kansas City Bus Station to Denver Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $95–160
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Denver Union Station to Sparks Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 20h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $170–270
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- (800) 922 1930
- [email protected]
- Website
- Eastern Sierra Transit Authority
Bus from Reno - RTC Centennial Plaza Bay "O" - 1421 Victorian Avenue, Sparks, NV 89431 to Tavern Rd / Old Mammoth Rd
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $30–45
- Website
- Eastern Sierra Transit Authority
Bus from Bishop Airport to Tavern Rd / Old Mammoth Rd
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $8–13
- Website
- Eastern Sierra Transit Authority
Bus from Reno - Tahoe International Airport to June Lake Junction - US 395 & SR 158
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 14m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $26–40
- Website
- Eastern Sierra Transit Authority
Bus from Gardnerville - Kentucky Fried Chicken, 1338 US 395 to Lee Vining - Chevron, 51557 US 395
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 57m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $16–24
- Website
- Eastern Sierra Transit Authority
- [email protected]
- Website
- CCSC Recreation & Social Club
Bus from Golden Valley Park & Ride to Mammoth Mountain Inn
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- Frequency
- On demand
- Estimated price
- $419
- Schedules at
- CCSC Recreation & Social Club
Bus from Skirball Park & Ride to Mammoth Mountain Inn
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 30m
- Frequency
- On demand
- Estimated price
- $419
- Schedules at
- CCSC Recreation & Social Club
- Phone
- +1 530 642 5383
- Website
- El Dorado Transit
Bus from Sacramento - Amtrak to Stateline Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $1–5
- Website
- El Dorado Transit
- Phone
- (530) 541-7149
- [email protected]
- Website
- Tahoe Transportation
Bus from Stateline Transit Center to Douglas County Community/Senior Center
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $3–5
- Website
- Tahoe Transportation
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- Estimated price
- $150–190
Mammoth Taxi
- Phone
- +1 760-934-8294
- Website
- mammoth-taxi.com
Mammoth Cabs
- Phone
- +1 760-924-2227
- Website
- mammoth-taxi.com
Mammoth Taxi
- Phone
- +1 760-934-8294
- Website
- mammoth-taxi.com
Mammoth Taxi
- Phone
- +1 760-934-8294
- Website
- mammoth-taxi.com
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