There are 2 ways to get from Tuolumne Meadows to Independence by bus or car
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Tuolumne Meadows Store to Mammoth Lakes Park & Ridebus
- Take the bus from Tavern Rd / Old Mammoth Rd to Bishop - Vons/Kmart, 1200 N. Main Streetbus Mmx / ...
- Take the bus from Bishop - Vons/Kmart, 1200 N. Main Street to Independence - Post Office, 101 S. Edwards Streetbus Lpx / ...
5h 25m$31–40Drive 124.4 mi
cheapest- Drive from Tuolumne Meadows to Independencecar 124.4 mi
2h 20m$23–33
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Tuolumne Meadows to Independence is to drive which costs $22 - $35 and takes 2h 20m.
The fastest way to get from Tuolumne Meadows to Independence is to drive which takes 2h 20m and costs $22 - $35.
No, there is no direct bus from Tuolumne Meadows to Independence. However, there are services departing from Tuolumne Meadows Store and arriving at Independence - Post Office, 101 S. Edwards Street via Tavern Rd / Old Mammoth Rd and Bishop - Vons/Kmart, 1200 N. Main Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 25m.
The distance between Tuolumne Meadows and Independence is 141 miles. The road distance is 125.1 miles.
The best way to get from Tuolumne Meadows to Independence without a car is to bus which takes 5h 25m and costs $30 - $40.
It takes approximately 5h 25m to get from Tuolumne Meadows to Independence, including transfers.
Tuolumne Meadows to Independence bus services, operated by Yosemite Area Regional Transportation, depart from Tuolumne Meadows Store station.
Tuolumne Meadows to Independence bus services, operated by Yosemite Area Regional Transportation, arrive at Mammoth Lakes Park & Ride station.
Yes, the driving distance between Tuolumne Meadows to Independence is 125 miles. It takes approximately 2h 20m to drive from Tuolumne Meadows to Independence.
There are four+ hotels available in Independence.
What companies run services between Tuolumne Meadows, CA, USA and Independence, CA, USA?
You can take a vehicle from Tuolumne Meadows to Independence - Post Office, 101 S. Edwards Street via Tuolumne Meadows Store, Mammoth Lakes Park & Ride, Tavern Rd / Old Mammoth Rd, and Bishop - Vons/Kmart, 1200 N. Main Street in around 5h 25m.
Bus from Tuolumne Meadows Store to Mammoth Lakes Park & Ride
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $16
- Website
- Yosemite Area Regional Transportation
- Phone
- +1 760-872-1901
- [email protected]
- Website
- Eastern Sierra Transit Authority
Bus from Tavern Rd / Old Mammoth Rd to Bishop - Vons/Kmart, 1200 N. Main Street
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $8–12
- Website
- Eastern Sierra Transit Authority
Bus from Bishop - Vons/Kmart, 1200 N. Main Street to Independence - Post Office, 101 S. Edwards Street
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $8–13
- Website
- Eastern Sierra Transit Authority
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