There are 4 ways to get from Merced to June Lake by bus or car
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Bus, drive
best- Take the bus from Merced Amtrak to Curry Villagebus Merced HWY 140
- Drive from Curry Village to June Lakecar
5h 31m$41–49Drive 153.8 mi
cheapest- Drive from Merced to June Lakecar 153.8 mi
3h 47m$29–41Bus
- 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 June Lake Junction 158/395bus Mammoth Lakes HWY 120E/395
6h 55m$64–67Bus via Merced Amtrak
- Take the bus from Merced Amtrak to Yosemite Valley Lodge/Laurel Cottagebus Merced HWY 140
- Take the bus from Yosemite Valley Lodge/Laurel Cottage to June Lake Junction 158/395bus Mammoth Lakes HWY 120E/395
7h 1m$63–66
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Merced to June Lake is to drive which costs $28 - $45 and takes 3h 47m.
The fastest way to get from Merced to June Lake is to drive which takes 3h 47m and costs $28 - $45.
No, there is no direct bus from Merced to June Lake. However, there are services departing from Merced Transpo and arriving at June Lake Junction 158/395 via Yosemite Valley Lodge/Laurel Cottage. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 55m.
The distance between Merced and June Lake is 172 miles. The road distance is 154.7 miles.
The best way to get from Merced to June Lake without a car is to bus which takes 6h 55m and costs $63 - $67.
It takes approximately 5h 31m to get from Merced to June Lake, including transfers.
Merced to June Lake bus services, operated by Yosemite Area Regional Transportation, depart from Merced Transpo station.
Merced to June Lake bus services, operated by Yosemite Area Regional Transportation, arrive at Yosemite Valley Lodge/Laurel Cottage station.
Yes, the driving distance between Merced to June Lake is 155 miles. It takes approximately 3h 47m to drive from Merced to June Lake.
There are 929+ hotels available in June Lake.
What companies run services between Merced, CA, USA and June Lake, CA, USA?
You can take a bus from Merced Transpo to June Lake via Yosemite Valley Lodge/Laurel Cottage and June Lake Junction 158/395 in around 6h 55m.
Bus from Merced Amtrak to Curry Village
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 9m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $25
- Website
- Yosemite Area Regional Transportation
- Book at
- Yarts Tickets and Fares
Bus from Merced Transpo to Yosemite Valley Lodge/Laurel Cottage
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $26
- Website
- Yosemite Area Regional Transportation
- Book at
- Yarts Tickets and Fares
Bus from Yosemite Valley Lodge/Laurel Cottage to June Lake Junction 158/395
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 36m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $27
- Website
- Yosemite Area Regional Transportation
- Book at
- Yarts Tickets and Fares
Bus from Merced Amtrak to Yosemite Valley Lodge/Laurel Cottage
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 21m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $26
- Website
- Yosemite Area Regional Transportation
- Book at
- Yarts Tickets and Fares
Bus from Yosemite Valley Lodge/Laurel Cottage to June Lake Junction 158/395
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 36m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $27
- Website
- Yosemite Area Regional Transportation
- Book at
- Yarts Tickets and Fares
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