There are 4 ways to get from Merced Station (Amtrak) to Tuolumne Meadows by bus, taxi, or car
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Bus, taxi
best- Take the bus from Merced Transpo to Curry Villagebus Merced HWY 140
- Take the taxi from Curry Village to May Lake Trailheadtaxi
5h 34m$175–215Drive 122.1 mi
cheapest- Drive from Merced Station (Amtrak) to Tuolumne Meadowscar 122.1 mi
3h 6m$23–33Bus
- Take the bus from Merced Transpo 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
6h 39m$40–44Bus via Curry Village
- Take the bus from Merced Transpo to Curry Villagebus Merced HWY 140
- Take the bus from Curry Village to Tuolumne Meadows Storebus Hiker's Bus
7h 6m$40
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Merced Station (Amtrak) to Tuolumne Meadows is to drive which costs $22 - $35 and takes 3h 6m.
The fastest way to get from Merced Station (Amtrak) to Tuolumne Meadows is to drive which takes 3h 6m and costs $22 - $35.
No, there is no direct bus from Merced Station (Amtrak) to Tuolumne Meadows. However, there are services departing from Merced Transpo and arriving at Tuolumne Meadows Store via Yosemite Valley Lodge/Laurel Cottage. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 39m.
The distance between Merced Station (Amtrak) and Tuolumne Meadows is 142 miles. The road distance is 122.8 miles.
The best way to get from Merced Station (Amtrak) to Tuolumne Meadows without a car is to bus and taxi which takes 5h 34m and costs $170 - $220.
It takes approximately 5h 34m to get from Merced Station (Amtrak) to Tuolumne Meadows, including transfers.
Merced Station (Amtrak) to Tuolumne Meadows bus services, operated by Yosemite Area Regional Transportation, depart from Merced Transpo station.
Merced Station (Amtrak) to Tuolumne Meadows bus services, operated by Yosemite Area Regional Transportation, arrive at Yosemite Valley Lodge/Laurel Cottage station.
Yes, the driving distance between Merced Station (Amtrak) to Tuolumne Meadows is 123 miles. It takes approximately 3h 6m to drive from Merced Station (Amtrak) to Tuolumne Meadows.
There are five+ hotels available in Tuolumne Meadows.
What companies run services between Merced Station (Amtrak), CA, USA and Tuolumne Meadows, CA, USA?
You can take a vehicle from Merced Station (Amtrak) to Tuolumne Meadows via Merced Transpo, Yosemite Valley Lodge/Laurel Cottage, and Tuolumne Meadows Store in around 6h 39m.
- Phone
- +1 877-989-2787
- [email protected]
- Website
- 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
Bus from Merced Transpo to Yosemite Valley Lodge/Laurel Cottage
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 36m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $26
- 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 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 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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