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Merced to Yosemite Valley buses

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Trip Overview

The average bus between Merced and Yosemite Valley takes 2h 51m and the fastest bus takes 2h 34m. The bus service runs several times per day from Merced to Yosemite Valley. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

2h 51m
Duration
82 mi
Distance
$25
Average price
5 times a day
Frequency

Merced to Yosemite Valley bus times

Buses run 5 times a day between Merced and Yosemite Valley. The earliest departure is at 4:15 AM at night, and the last departure from Merced is at 5:30 PM which arrives into Yosemite Valley at 8:33 PM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 2h 51m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Saturday, October 10, 2026

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    bus bus 2h 45m • Direct
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    bus bus 3h 3m • Direct

Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

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    bus bus 2h 34m • Direct
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    bus bus 3h 5m • Direct
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    bus bus 2h 45m • Direct
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    bus bus 3h 3m • Direct

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    bus bus 2h 34m • Direct
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    bus bus 3h 5m • Direct
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    bus bus 2h 45m • Direct
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    bus bus 3h 3m • Direct

Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    bus bus 2h 34m • Direct
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    bus bus 3h 5m • Direct
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    bus bus 2h 45m • Direct
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    bus bus 3h 3m • Direct

Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    bus bus 2h 34m • Direct
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    bus bus 3h 5m • Direct
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    bus bus 2h 45m • Direct
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    bus bus 3h 3m • Direct

Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

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    bus bus 2h 34m • Direct
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    bus bus 3h 5m • Direct
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    bus bus 2h 45m • Direct
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    bus bus 3h 3m • Direct

Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

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    bus bus 2h 34m • Direct
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    bus bus 3h 5m • Direct
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    bus bus 2h 45m • Direct
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    bus bus 3h 3m • Direct

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Merced to Yosemite Valley? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

Map of how to get from Merced to Yosemite Valley.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 81.7 mi
  • Duration: 2h 51m

What companies run services between Merced, CA, USA and Yosemite Valley, CA, USA?

Yosemite Area Regional Transportation operates a bus from Merced Amtrak to Curry Village every 4 hours. Tickets cost $25 and the journey takes 2h 35m.

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