- Distance: 81.6 mi
- Duration: 2h 57m
The average bus between Yosemite Valley and Merced takes 2h 57m and the fastest bus takes 2h 36m. The bus service runs several times per day from Yosemite Valley to Merced. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Buses run 5 times a day between Yosemite Valley and Merced. The earliest departure is at 8:50 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Yosemite Valley is at 9:45 PM which arrives into Merced at 12:29 AM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 2h 57m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Yosemite Valley station and arriving at Merced station. Services depart 5 times a day, and operate Once daily. The journey takes approximately 2h 57m.
Yosemite Valley to Merced bus services, operated by Yosemite Area Regional Transportation, depart from Yosemite Valley Lodge/Laurel Cottage station.
Yosemite Valley to Merced bus services, operated by Yosemite Area Regional Transportation, arrive at Merced Transpo station.
The distance between Yosemite Valley and Merced is 93.5 km. The road distance is 131 km.
Yosemite Area Regional Transportation operates a bus from Yosemite Valley Lodge/Laurel Cottage to Merced Transpo 5 times a day. Tickets cost $25 and the journey takes 2h 44m.