There are 4 ways to get from Yosemite National Park to Modesto by bus, car, or bus (Greyhound)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus
best- Take the bus from Yosemite Valley Lodge/Laurel Cottage to Merced Transpobus Merced HWY 140
- Take the bus from Merced to Modestobus Nogales
4h 27m$29–43Drive 89.1 mi
cheapest- Drive from Crane Flat to Modestocar 89.1 mi
2h 3m$16–22Bus via Modesto Bus Stop
- Take the bus from Yosemite Valley Lodge/Laurel Cottage to Merced Transpobus Merced HWY 140
- Take the bus from Merced Bus Stop to Modesto Bus Stopbus Greyhound US0810
4h 34m$32–36Bus via Turlock Transit Center
- Take the bus from Yosemite Valley Lodge/Laurel Cottage to Merced Transpobus Merced HWY 140
- Take the bus from Transpo to Roger K. Fall Transit Centerbus T
6h 1m$33–39
Yosemite National Park to Modesto by foot and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Yosemite National Park to Modesto is to drive which costs $15 - $22 and takes 2h 3m.
The fastest way to get from Yosemite National Park to Modesto is to drive which takes 2h 3m and costs $15 - $22.
No, there is no direct bus from Yosemite National Park to Modesto. However, there are services departing from Yosemite Valley Lodge/Laurel Cottage and arriving at Modesto via Merced. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 27m.
The distance between Yosemite National Park and Modesto is 122 miles. The road distance is 89.6 miles.
The best way to get from Yosemite National Park to Modesto without a car is to bus which takes 4h 27m and costs $28 - $45.
It takes approximately 4h 27m to get from Yosemite National Park to Modesto, including transfers.
Yosemite National Park to Modesto bus services, operated by Yosemite Area Regional Transportation, depart from Yosemite Valley Lodge/Laurel Cottage station.
Yosemite National Park to Modesto bus services, operated by Yosemite Area Regional Transportation, arrive at Merced Transpo station.
Yes, the driving distance between Yosemite National Park to Modesto is 90 miles. It takes approximately 2h 3m to drive from Yosemite National Park to Modesto.
There are 75+ hotels available in Modesto.
What companies run services between Yosemite National Park, CA, USA and Modesto, CA, USA?
You can take a vehicle from Yosemite Valley Lodge to Modesto via Yosemite Valley Lodge/Laurel Cottage, Merced Transpo, and Merced in around 4h 27m.
Bus from Yosemite Valley Lodge/Laurel Cottage to Merced Transpo
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 44m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $25
- Website
- Yosemite Area Regional Transportation
- Book at
- Yarts Tickets and Fares
Bus from Yosemite Valley Lodge/Laurel Cottage to Merced Transpo
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 44m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $25
- Website
- Yosemite Area Regional Transportation
- Book at
- Yarts Tickets and Fares
Bus from Yosemite Valley Lodge/Laurel Cottage to Merced Transpo
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 44m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $25
- Website
- Yosemite Area Regional Transportation
- Book at
- Yarts Tickets and Fares
- Phone
- +1 833 766 3553
- Website
- Tufesa
Bus from Merced to Modesto
- Ave. Duration
- 43 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $28–50
- Schedules at
- Tufesa
- Adult One way
- $28–50
- Phone
- +52 644 410 2444
- [email protected]
- Website
- tufesa.com.mx
Bus from Merced to Modesto
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $4–18
- Schedules at
- tufesa.com.mx
- Book at
- tufesa.com.mx
- Plus
- $4–18
- Titanium
- $5–17
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Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Merced Bus Stop to Modesto Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $7–11
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Transpo to Roger K. Fall Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $6–10
- Website
- Greyhound
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