There are 4 ways to get from Mariposa to Tuolumne Meadows by bus, taxi, 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.
Bus, taxi
best- Take the bus from Mariposa Park & Ride to Curry Villagebus Merced HWY 140
- Take the taxi from Curry Village to May Lake Trailheadtaxi
4h 14m$163–203Drive 86.2 mi
cheapest- Drive from Mariposa to Tuolumne Meadowscar 86.2 mi
2h 16m$16–23Bus
- Take the bus from Midtown Mariposa to Yosemite Valley Lodge/Laurel Cottagebus Merced HWY 140
- Take the bus from Yosemite Valley Lodge/Laurel Cottage to Tuolumne Meadows Storebus Mammoth Lakes HWY 120E/395
5h 24m$28–32Bus via Curry Village
- Take the bus from Midtown Mariposa to Curry Villagebus Merced HWY 140
- Take the bus from Curry Village to Tuolumne Meadows Storebus Hiker's Bus
6h 3m$29
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Mariposa to Tuolumne Meadows is to drive which costs $15 - $23 and takes 2h 16m.
The fastest way to get from Mariposa to Tuolumne Meadows is to drive which takes 2h 16m and costs $15 - $23.
No, there is no direct bus from Mariposa to Tuolumne Meadows. However, there are services departing from Midtown Mariposa and arriving at Tuolumne Meadows Store via Yosemite Valley Lodge/Laurel Cottage. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 24m.
The distance between Mariposa and Tuolumne Meadows is 102 miles. The road distance is 86.7 miles.
The best way to get from Mariposa to Tuolumne Meadows without a car is to bus and taxi which takes 4h 14m and costs $160 - $210.
It takes approximately 4h 14m to get from Mariposa to Tuolumne Meadows, including transfers.
Mariposa to Tuolumne Meadows bus services, operated by Yosemite Area Regional Transportation, depart from Midtown Mariposa station.
Mariposa to Tuolumne Meadows bus services, operated by Yosemite Area Regional Transportation, arrive at Yosemite Valley Lodge/Laurel Cottage station.
Yes, the driving distance between Mariposa to Tuolumne Meadows is 87 miles. It takes approximately 2h 16m to drive from Mariposa to Tuolumne Meadows.
There are five+ hotels available in Tuolumne Meadows.
What companies run services between Mariposa, CA, USA and Tuolumne Meadows, CA, USA?
You can take a bus from Midtown Mariposa to Tuolumne Meadows via Yosemite Valley Lodge/Laurel Cottage and Tuolumne Meadows Store in around 5h 24m.
- Phone
- +1 877-989-2787
- [email protected]
- Website
- yarts.com
Bus from Mariposa Park & Ride to Curry Village
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 58m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $14
- Website
- https://www.yarts.com
Bus from Midtown Mariposa to Yosemite Valley Lodge/Laurel Cottage
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 26m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $15
- Website
- https://www.yarts.com
Bus from Yosemite Valley Lodge/Laurel Cottage to Tuolumne Meadows Store
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 38m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $18
- Website
- https://www.yarts.com
Bus from Midtown Mariposa to Curry Village
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 14m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $14
- Website
- https://www.yarts.com
- Phone
- +1 209 - 372 - 0200
- Website
- yosemitepark.com
Bus from Yosemite Valley Lodge/Laurel Cottage to Tuolumne Meadows Store
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 24m
- 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
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