What is the cheapest way to get from Merced to Yosemite Valley Lodge?

The cheapest way to get from Merced to Yosemite Valley Lodge is to drive which costs $14 - $22 and takes 2h 1m.

What is the fastest way to get from Merced to Yosemite Valley Lodge?

The fastest way to get from Merced to Yosemite Valley Lodge is to drive which takes 2h 1m and costs $14 - $22.

Is there a direct bus between Merced and Yosemite Valley Lodge?

No, there is no direct bus from Merced to Yosemite Valley Lodge. However, there are services departing from Merced Transpo and arriving at El Captain Picnic Area via Yosemite Exploration Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 59m.

How far is it from Merced to Yosemite Valley Lodge?

The distance between Merced and Yosemite Valley Lodge is 84 miles. The road distance is 82.1 miles.

How do I travel from Merced to Yosemite Valley Lodge without a car?

The best way to get from Merced to Yosemite Valley Lodge without a car is to bus and taxi which takes 2h 23m and costs $130 - $180.

How long does it take to get from Merced to Yosemite Valley Lodge?

It takes approximately 2h 23m to get from Merced to Yosemite Valley Lodge, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Merced to Yosemite Valley Lodge bus from?

Merced to Yosemite Valley Lodge bus services, operated by Yosemite Area Regional Transportation, depart from Merced Transpo station.

Where does the Merced to Yosemite Valley Lodge bus arrive?

Merced to Yosemite Valley Lodge bus services, operated by Yosemite Area Regional Transportation, arrive at Yosemite Village station.

Can I drive from Merced to Yosemite Valley Lodge?

Yes, the driving distance between Merced to Yosemite Valley Lodge is 82 miles. It takes approximately 2h 1m to drive from Merced to Yosemite Valley Lodge.

Where can I stay near Yosemite Valley Lodge?

There are 324+ hotels available in Yosemite Valley Lodge.

Merced to Yosemite Valley Lodge - 4 ways to travel via bus, taxi, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Merced to Yosemite Valley Lodge by bus, taxi, or car

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Bus, taxi
best
1. Take the bus from Merced Amtrak to Hwy 140 Autocampbus Merced HWY 140
2. Take the taxi from Hwy 140 Autocamp to Yosemite Valley Lodgetaxi
2h 23m
$133–173
Drive 81.7 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Merced to Yosemite Valley Lodgecar 81.7 mi
2h 1m
$15–22
Bus
1. Take the bus from Merced Transpo to Yosemite Villagebus Merced HWY 140
3h 59m
$26
Bus via Yosemite Valley Lodge
1. Take the bus from Merced Transpo to Yosemite Valley Lodge/Laurel Cottagebus Merced HWY 140
4h
$26

Merced to Yosemite Valley Lodge by bus

45Weekly Buses

3h 59mAverage Duration

$26Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Merced to Yosemite Valley Lodge.

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Distance: 83.2 mi
Duration: 2h 23m

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

Yosemite Area Regional Transportation operates a bus from Merced Transpo to Yosemite Village every 4 hours. Tickets cost $26 and the journey takes 3h 28m.

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