There are 4 ways to get from Modesto to Tuolumne Meadows by bus, taxi, car, or bus (Greyhound)
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Bus, taxi
best- Take the bus from Modesto Bus Stop to Merced Bus Stop
- Take the bus from Merced Transpo to Curry Village
- Take the taxi from Curry Village to May Lake Trailhead
7h 25m$199–266Drive 128.8 mi
cheapest- Drive from Modesto to Tuolumne Meadows128.8 mi
3h 7m$24–34Bus
- 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 Tuolumne Meadows Store
8h 25m$67–94Bus via Roger K. Fall Transit Center
- Take the bus from Roger K. Fall Transit Center to TranspoT
- Take the bus from Merced Transpo to Yosemite Valley Lodge/Laurel Cottage
- Take the bus from Yosemite Valley Lodge to Tuolumne Meadows Store
11h 31m$44–46
Modesto to Tuolumne Meadows by bus and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Modesto to Tuolumne Meadows is to drive which costs $23 - $35 and takes 3h 7m.
The fastest way to get from Modesto to Tuolumne Meadows is to drive which takes 3h 7m and costs $23 - $35.
No, there is no direct bus from Modesto to Tuolumne Meadows. However, there are services departing from Modesto Bus Stop and arriving at Tuolumne Meadows Store via Merced Transpo and Yosemite Valley Lodge/Laurel Cottage. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 25m.
The distance between Modesto and Tuolumne Meadows is 181 miles. The road distance is 129.5 miles.
The best way to get from Modesto to Tuolumne Meadows without a car is to bus and taxi which takes 7h 25m and costs $190 - $270.
It takes approximately 7h 25m to get from Modesto to Tuolumne Meadows, including transfers.
Modesto to Tuolumne Meadows bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Modesto Bus Stop station.
Modesto to Tuolumne Meadows bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Merced Bus Stop station.
Yes, the driving distance between Modesto to Tuolumne Meadows is 130 miles. It takes approximately 3h 7m to drive from Modesto to Tuolumne Meadows.
There are five+ hotels available in Tuolumne Meadows.
What companies run services between Modesto, CA, USA and Tuolumne Meadows, CA, USA?
You can take a bus from Modesto Bus Stop to Tuolumne Meadows via Merced Transpo, Yosemite Valley Lodge/Laurel Cottage, and Tuolumne Meadows Store in around 8h 25m.
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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 Curry Village
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 24m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $26
- Website
- https://www.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 Tuolumne Meadows Store
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $18
- 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
- Phone
- +1 209 - 372 - 0200
- Website
- yosemitepark.com
Bus from Yosemite Valley Lodge to Tuolumne Meadows Store
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 24m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $15
- Schedules at
- https://www.nps.gov/yose/planyourvisit/mg.htm#CP_JUMP_5917821
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