There are 3 ways to get from Yosemite National Park to Donner Pass (Mountain) by bus (Greyhound) or car
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Yosemite Village to Mammoth Lakes Park & Ridebus
- Take the bus from Tavern Rd / Old Mammoth Rd to Reno - RTC Centennial Plaza Bay "O" - 1421 Victorian Avenue, Sparks, NV 89431bus 395
- Take the bus from Sparks Transit Center to Truckeebus
10h 25m$107–144Drive 173 mi
cheapest- Drive from Yosemite Toulumne Meadows Visitor Center to Donner Pass (Mountain)car 173 mi
3h 51m$32–46Bus via Sacramento
- Take the bus from Yosemite Village to Merced Transpobus
- Take the bus from Merced Bus Stop to Sacramento Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Truckeebus
11h 7m$97–144
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Yosemite National Park to Donner Pass (Mountain) is to drive which costs $30 - $50 and takes 3h 51m.
The fastest way to get from Yosemite National Park to Donner Pass (Mountain) is to drive which takes 3h 51m and costs $30 - $50.
No, there is no direct bus from Yosemite National Park to Donner Pass (Mountain). However, there are services departing from Yosemite Village and arriving at Truckee via Tavern Rd / Old Mammoth Rd and Sparks Transit Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 25m.
The distance between Yosemite National Park and Donner Pass (Mountain) is 319 miles. The road distance is 174.1 miles.
The best way to get from Yosemite National Park to Donner Pass (Mountain) without a car is to bus which takes 10h 25m and costs $100 - $150.
It takes approximately 10h 25m to get from Yosemite National Park to Donner Pass (Mountain), including transfers.
Yosemite National Park to Donner Pass (Mountain) bus services, operated by Yosemite Area Regional Transportation, depart from Yosemite Village station.
Yosemite National Park to Donner Pass (Mountain) bus services, operated by Yosemite Area Regional Transportation, arrive at Mammoth Lakes Park & Ride station.
Yes, the driving distance between Yosemite National Park to Donner Pass (Mountain) is 174 miles. It takes approximately 3h 51m to drive from Yosemite National Park to Donner Pass (Mountain).
There are 1263+ hotels available in Donner Pass (Mountain).
What companies run services between Yosemite National Park, CA, USA and Donner Pass (Mountain), CA, USA?
You can take a vehicle from Yosemite Village to Donner Pass (Mountain) via Yosemite Village, Mammoth Lakes Park & Ride, Tavern Rd / Old Mammoth Rd, Reno - RTC Centennial Plaza Bay "O" - 1421 Victorian Avenue, Sparks, NV 89431, Sparks Transit Center, and Truckee in around 10h 25m.
Bus from Yosemite Village to Mammoth Lakes Park & Ride
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $33
- Website
- Yosemite Area Regional Transportation
Bus from Yosemite Village to Merced Transpo
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 13m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $25
- 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 Reno - RTC Centennial Plaza Bay "O" - 1421 Victorian Avenue, Sparks, NV 89431
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 43m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $29–45
- Website
- Eastern Sierra Transit Authority
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Sparks Transit Center to Truckee
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $5–11
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Merced Bus Stop to Sacramento Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $17–35
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Truckee
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $15–29
- Website
- Greyhound
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