Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
Gas up year round at Wawona and Crane Flat inside the park or at El Portal on Hwy 140
just outside its boundaries. In summer, gas is also sold at Tuolumne Meadows. You'll pay
dearly.
PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION
Yosemite is one of the few national parks that can be easily reached by public transporta-
Merced, west of the park, where they are met by buses operated by
Yosemite Area Re-
Amtrak tickets that include the YARTS segment all the way into the park. Buses travel to
Yosemite Valley along Hwy 140 several times daily year round, stopping along the way.
In summer (roughly June through September), another YARTS route runs from Mam-
moth Lakes along Hwy 395 to Yosemite Valley via Hwy 120. One-way tickets to Yosemite
Valley are $13 ($9 child and senior, three hours) from Merced and $18 ($15 child and seni-
or, 3½ hours) from Mammoth Lakes, less if boarding in between.
YARTS fares include the park-entrance fee, making them a super bargain, and drivers
accept credit cards.
Getting Around
BICYCLE
Bicycling is an ideal way to take in Yosemite Valley. You can rent a wide-handled cruiser
(per hour/day $11.50/32) or a bike with an attached child trailer (per hour/day $19/59) at
the Yosemite Lodge at the Falls or Curry Village. Strollers and wheelchairs are also rented
here.
CAR
Roadside signs with red bears mark the many spots where bears have been hit by motor-
ists, so think before you hit the accelerator, and follow the pokey posted speed limits. Val-
ley visitors are advised to park and take advantage of the Yosemite Valley Shuttle Bus.
Glacier Point and Tioga Rds are closed in winter.
PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION
The free, air-conditioned
Yosemite Valley Shuttle Bus
is a comfortable and efficient way
of traveling around the park. Buses operate year round at frequent intervals and stop at 21
