There are 2 ways to get from Merced to Lee Vining by bus or car
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Merced to Lee Vining by bus
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The cheapest way to get from Merced to Lee Vining is to drive which costs $25 - $40 and takes 3h 34m.
The fastest way to get from Merced to Lee Vining is to drive which takes 3h 34m and costs $25 - $40.
No, there is no direct bus from Merced to Lee Vining. However, there are services departing from Merced Amtrak and arriving at Lake View Lodge via Yosemite Valley Lodge/Laurel Cottage. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 21m.
The distance between Merced and Lee Vining is 163 miles. The road distance is 142.2 miles.
The best way to get from Merced to Lee Vining without a car is to bus which takes 6h 21m and costs $50.
It takes approximately 6h 21m to get from Merced to Lee Vining, including transfers.
Merced to Lee Vining bus services, operated by Yosemite Area Regional Transportation, depart from Merced Amtrak station.
Merced to Lee Vining bus services, operated by Yosemite Area Regional Transportation, arrive at Yosemite Valley Lodge/Laurel Cottage station.
Yes, the driving distance between Merced to Lee Vining is 142 miles. It takes approximately 3h 34m to drive from Merced to Lee Vining.
There are 44+ hotels available in Lee Vining.
What companies run services between Merced, CA, USA and Lee Vining, CA, USA?
You can take a bus from Merced Amtrak to Lake View Lodge via Yosemite Valley Lodge/Laurel Cottage in around 6h 21m.
Bus from Merced Amtrak to Yosemite Valley Lodge/Laurel Cottage
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $26
- Website
- Yosemite Area Regional Transportation
- Book at
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Bus from Yosemite Valley Lodge/Laurel Cottage to Lake View Lodge
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 21m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $24
- Website
- Yosemite Area Regional Transportation
- Book at
- Yarts Tickets and Fares
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