There are 3 ways to get from Modesto to Lee Vining by bus (Greyhound), car, or bus
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 Modesto Bus Stop to Merced Bus Stop
- Take the bus from Merced Transpo to Yosemite Valley Lodge/Laurel Cottage
- Take the bus from Yosemite Valley Lodge/Laurel Cottage to Tioga Mobile Gas Mart
8h 43m$72–99Drive 148.3 mi
cheapest- Drive from Modesto to Lee Vining148.3 mi
3h 35m$28–40Bus via Roger K. Fall Transit Center
- Take the bus from Roger K. Fall Transit Center to TranspoT
- Take the bus from Merced Transpo to Curry Village
- Take the bus from Curry Village to Lake View Lodge
11h 42m$54–56
Modesto to Lee Vining by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Modesto to Lee Vining is to drive which costs $27 - $40 and takes 3h 35m.
The fastest way to get from Modesto to Lee Vining is to drive which takes 3h 35m and costs $27 - $40.
No, there is no direct bus from Modesto to Lee Vining. However, there are services departing from Modesto Bus Stop and arriving at Tioga Mobile Gas Mart via Merced Transpo and Yosemite Valley Lodge/Laurel Cottage. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 43m.
The distance between Modesto and Lee Vining is 201 miles. The road distance is 149.2 miles.
The best way to get from Modesto to Lee Vining without a car is to bus which takes 8h 43m and costs $70 - $100.
It takes approximately 8h 43m to get from Modesto to Lee Vining, including transfers.
Modesto to Lee Vining bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Modesto Bus Stop station.
Modesto to Lee Vining bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Merced Bus Stop station.
Yes, the driving distance between Modesto to Lee Vining is 149 miles. It takes approximately 3h 35m to drive from Modesto to Lee Vining.
There are 48+ hotels available in Lee Vining.
What companies run services between Modesto, CA, USA and Lee Vining, CA, USA?
You can take a bus from Modesto Bus Stop to Tioga Mobile Gas Mart via Merced Transpo and Yosemite Valley Lodge/Laurel Cottage in around 8h 43m.
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Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Modesto Bus Stop to Merced Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $23–55
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 877-989-2787
- tickets@yarts.com
- Website
- yarts.com
Bus from Merced Transpo to Yosemite Valley Lodge/Laurel Cottage
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 36m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $26
- Website
- https://www.yarts.com
Bus from Yosemite Valley Lodge/Laurel Cottage to Tioga Mobile Gas Mart
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 22m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $23
- Website
- https://www.yarts.com
Bus from Merced Transpo to Curry Village
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 24m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $26
- Website
- https://www.yarts.com
Bus from Curry Village to Lake View Lodge
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 6m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $25
- Website
- https://www.yarts.com
- Website
- mercedthebus.com
Bus from Roger K. Fall Transit Center to Transpo
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $1–3
- Website
- The Bus
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