Region in California, United States
Getting around Yosemite
How to get around Yosemite
Park once and use the free Yosemite Valley shuttle; a car is needed for Glacier Point, Tuolumne Meadows and the sequoia grove. YARTS buses link El Portal, Mariposa and Merced.
Ways to get around Yosemite
| Option | Fare | Good to know |
|---|---|---|
| Yosemite Valley Shuttle | Free | Loops the valley's lodges, trailheads and falls; busy in summer |
| YARTS bus | US$22 one way Merced to the Valley | Hwy 140 via Mariposa; reduced winter timetable; book online |
| Rental car | From about US$50–90 a day | Needed for Glacier Point Road and Tioga Road when open |
Taxis in Yosemite
- No ride-hailing apps operate here. No ride apps inside the park. Use the free valley shuttle, YARTS or a rental car; taxis must be booked ahead.
Arriving in Yosemite
Fresno Yosemite International (FAT)
About 65 miles (1.5–2 h) to the south entrance by rental car; limited flights, mainly via US hubs.
San Francisco / Oakland (SFO)
About 4 h by rental car; or Amtrak to Merced then YARTS bus, about 2 h from Merced.
Driving and onward travel
- Driving: on the right. Foreign licences work for visitors in most states; carry an IDP if yours isn't in English. Under-25s pay rental surcharges.
- Onward travel in United States: Distances are long, so domestic flights are usually fastest. Amtrak works well in the Northeast Corridor; buses are cheapest. Outside big cities you often need a car.
Quick answers
Is there Uber in Yosemite?
No ride-hailing apps work here. No ride apps inside the park. Use the free valley shuttle, YARTS or a rental car; taxis must be booked ahead.
What's the best way to get around Yosemite?
Park once and use the free Yosemite Valley shuttle; a car is needed for Glacier Point, Tuolumne Meadows and the sequoia grove. YARTS buses link El Portal, Mariposa and Merced.
How do I get from the airport to Yosemite?
About 65 miles (1.5–2 h) to the south entrance by rental car; limited flights, mainly via US hubs.
Is Yosemite walkable?
Very walkable.
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Sources
- Amtrak
- Greyhound
- FlixBus
- Yosemite National Park, NPS
- Yosemite Area Regional Transportation System (YARTS)
- Yosemite Medical Clinic, NPS
- Fresno Yosemite International Airport
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