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Yosemite Valley to Merced buses

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Trip Overview

The average bus between Yosemite Valley and Merced takes 3h 13m and the fastest bus takes 3h 3m. 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.

3h 13m
Duration
82 mi
Distance
$25
Average price
3 times a day
Frequency

Yosemite Valley to Merced bus times

Buses run 3 times a day between Yosemite Valley and Merced. The earliest departure is at 8:15 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Yosemite Valley is at 5:00 PM which arrives into Merced at 8:19 PM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 3h 13m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Friday, October 9, 2026

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    bus bus 3h 19m • Direct

Departing Saturday, October 10, 2026

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    bus bus 3h 3m • Direct
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    bus bus 3h 19m • Direct
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    bus bus 3h 19m • Direct

Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

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    bus bus 3h 3m • Direct
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    bus bus 3h 19m • Direct
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    bus bus 3h 19m • Direct

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    bus bus 3h 3m • Direct
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    bus bus 3h 19m • Direct
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    bus bus 3h 19m • Direct

Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    bus bus 3h 3m • Direct
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    bus bus 3h 19m • Direct
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    bus bus 3h 19m • Direct

Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    bus bus 3h 3m • Direct
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    bus bus 3h 19m • Direct
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    bus bus 3h 19m • Direct

Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

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    bus bus 3h 3m • Direct
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    bus bus 3h 19m • Direct
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    bus bus 3h 19m • Direct

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Yosemite Valley to Merced? 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 Yosemite Valley to Merced.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 81.6 mi
  • Duration: 3h 13m

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

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.

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