There are 2 ways to get from Lake Tahoe to Yosemite National Park by bus or car
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Gardnerville - Kentucky Fried Chicken, 1338 US 395 to Tavern Rd / Old Mammoth Rdbus 395 Route North / ...
- Take the bus from Mammoth Lakes Park & Ride to Curry Villagebus Mammoth Lakes HWY 120E/395
11h 50m$59–75Drive 142.4 mi
cheapest- Drive from Sand Harbor to Yosemite Toulumne Meadows Visitor Centercar 142.4 mi
3h 1m$26–38
Lake Tahoe to Yosemite National Park by bus and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Lake Tahoe to Yosemite National Park is to drive which costs $26 - $40 and takes 3h 1m.
The fastest way to get from Lake Tahoe to Yosemite National Park is to drive which takes 3h 1m and costs $26 - $40.
No, there is no direct bus from Lake Tahoe to Yosemite National Park. However, there are services departing from Sand Harbor Visitors Center and arriving at Curry Village via Hwy 28 at Raley's Shopping Center, Kingsbury Transit Center, Gardnerville - Kentucky Fried Chicken, 1338 US 395 and Mammoth Lakes Park & Ride. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 50m.
The distance between Lake Tahoe and Yosemite National Park is 279 miles. The road distance is 143.2 miles.
The best way to get from Lake Tahoe to Yosemite National Park without a car is to bus which takes 11h 50m and costs $55 - $80.
It takes approximately 11h 50m to get from Lake Tahoe to Yosemite National Park, including transfers.
Lake Tahoe to Yosemite National Park bus services, operated by Eastern Sierra Transit Authority, depart from Gardnerville - Kentucky Fried Chicken, 1338 US 395 station.
Lake Tahoe to Yosemite National Park bus services, operated by Eastern Sierra Transit Authority, arrive at Tavern Rd / Old Mammoth Rd station.
Yes, the driving distance between Lake Tahoe to Yosemite National Park is 143 miles. It takes approximately 3h 1m to drive from Lake Tahoe to Yosemite National Park.
There are three+ hotels available in Yosemite National Park.
What companies run services between Lake Tahoe, CA, USA and Yosemite National Park, CA, USA?
You can take a bus from Sand Harbor Visitors Center to Curry Village via Hwy 28 at Raley's Shopping Center, Kingsbury Transit Center, Douglas County Community/Senior Center, Gardnerville - Kentucky Fried Chicken, 1338 US 395, Tavern Rd / Old Mammoth Rd, Mammoth Lakes Park & Ride, and Curry Village in around 11h 50m.
- Phone
- +1 760-872-1901
- [email protected]
- Website
- Eastern Sierra Transit Authority
Bus from Gardnerville - Kentucky Fried Chicken, 1338 US 395 to Tavern Rd / Old Mammoth Rd
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $21–35
- Website
- Eastern Sierra Transit Authority
Bus from Mammoth Lakes Park & Ride to Curry Village
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 56m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $32
- Website
- Yosemite Area Regional Transportation
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