Yosemite National Park Bus Service, Shuttles

Yosemite has the motto "leave the driving to us," and makes it possible with the free park shuttle system, private guided tours and commercial transportation companies that take visitors into and out of the park.

• Tour Yosemite National Park with a knowledgeable guide.
• See the highlights of the park while learning about the unique characteristics of the Yosemite environment.
• The YARTS bus will connect passengers to Merced, the primary junction with Amtrak, Greyhound and more.
• The CREST bus travels the Eastern Sierra Mountains along the east side of the park.

Bus Tours

There are private buses and shuttles that will get passengers from one place to another along the east or west side of the park. These rides travel beautiful routes, but are mainly used for transportation.

Tours, however, will generally have a designated and knowledgeable guide to explain the unique characteristics of Yosemite. They pass the Gold Country Hills, Glacier Point, Tioga Road, Mariposa Grove, and the Yosemite Village in an effort to experience as much of the park as possible. 

Explore the operators below the right tour for you and the group.

National Park Shuttle Bus

The park service's free shuttle network is based around Yosemite Village, though seasonal buses also operate in individual areas of the park to connect visitors to various highlights and nearby destinations.  Shuttles run every 10 to 20 minutes depending on the time of year.

• Yosemite Valley Shuttle 
  Schedule: This shuttle operates daily from 7am to 10pm. 
  Stops: It provides stops around eastern Yosemite Valley, stopping at nearly all of the overnight lodging facilities, all the stores and at all major viewpoints.
• El Capitan Shuttle
  Schedule: Operating from mid-June through early September and running daily from 9am to 6pm.
  Stops: This shuttle provides service between El Capitan, Four Mile Trailhead and the Valley Visitor Center.
• Wawona-Mariposa Grove Shuttle Bus 
  Schedule: Spring through Fall
  Stops: This free service transports visitors between Wawona and the Mariposa Grove of Giant Sequoias. Riding the shuttle guarantees that you will get to see the Giant Sequoias even when the road to them is closed because the parking area nearby is full.
• Wawona to Yosemite Valley Shuttle Bus 
  Schedule: Operating from Memorial Day through Labor Day each year.
  Stops: Departs from the Wawona Hotel and the Wawona Store to Yosemite Lodge and back again.
• Badger Pass Ski Resort Bus 
  Schedule: Between December and March, whenever the ski resort is open.
  Stops: For no fee, you can jump on board this shuttle and travel between Yosemite Valley and Badger Pass Ski Area.
• Tuolumne Meadows Shuttle Bus 
  Schedule: Mid June to Early September.
  Stops: Climb onboard this free shuttle and ride throughout the Tuolumne Meadows between Tioga Pass and Olmsted Point.