There are 3 ways to get from Tuolumne Meadows to Merced by bus or car
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Tuolumne Meadows Store to Yosemite VillageMammoth Lakes HWY 120E/395
- Take the bus from Yosemite Village to Merced AmtrakMerced HWY 140
6h 28m$40–43Drive 121.8 mi
cheapest- Drive from Tuolumne Meadows to Merced121.8 mi
3h 4m$23–33Bus via Yosemite Valley Lodge/Laurel Cottage
- Take the bus from Tuolumne Meadows Store to Yosemite Valley LodgeHiker's Bus return
- Take the bus from Yosemite Valley Lodge/Laurel Cottage to Merced AmtrakMerced HWY 140
6h 29m$40
Tuolumne Meadows to Merced by foot and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Tuolumne Meadows to Merced is to drive which costs $22 - $35 and takes 3h 4m.
The fastest way to get from Tuolumne Meadows to Merced is to drive which takes 3h 4m and costs $22 - $35.
No, there is no direct bus from Tuolumne Meadows to Merced. However, there are services departing from Tuolumne Meadows Store and arriving at Merced Amtrak via Yosemite Village. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 28m.
The distance between Tuolumne Meadows and Merced is 141 miles. The road distance is 122.5 miles.
The best way to get from Tuolumne Meadows to Merced without a car is to bus which takes 6h 28m and costs $39 - $43.
It takes approximately 6h 28m to get from Tuolumne Meadows to Merced, including transfers.
Tuolumne Meadows to Merced bus services, operated by Yosemite Area Regional Transportation, depart from Tuolumne Meadows Store station.
Tuolumne Meadows to Merced bus services, operated by Yosemite Area Regional Transportation, arrive at Yosemite Village station.
Yes, the driving distance between Tuolumne Meadows to Merced is 122 miles. It takes approximately 3h 4m to drive from Tuolumne Meadows to Merced.
There are 32+ hotels available in Merced.
What companies run services between Tuolumne Meadows, CA, USA and Merced, CA, USA?
You can take a vehicle from Tuolumne Meadows to Merced Amtrak via Tuolumne Meadows Store and Yosemite Village in around 6h 28m.
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- Phone
- +1 877-989-2787
- tickets@yarts.com
- Website
- yarts.com
Bus from Tuolumne Meadows Store to Yosemite Village
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $18
- Website
- https://www.yarts.com
Bus from Yosemite Village to Merced Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 19m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $25
- Website
- https://www.yarts.com
Bus from Yosemite Valley Lodge/Laurel Cottage to Merced Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 9m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $25
- Website
- https://www.yarts.com
- Phone
- +1 209 - 372 - 0200
- Website
- yosemitepark.com
Bus from Tuolumne Meadows Store to Yosemite Village
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 3m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $15
- Schedules at
- https://www.nps.gov/yose/planyourvisit/mg.htm#CP_JUMP_5917821
Bus from Tuolumne Meadows Store to Yosemite Valley Lodge
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 1m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $15
- Schedules at
- https://www.nps.gov/yose/planyourvisit/mg.htm#CP_JUMP_5917821
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