April 18, 2024 The Yosemite Village bus stop, formerly known as Yosemite Valley Visitor Center, is now open for use. YARTS will no longer be utilizing Shuttle Stop #1. Please ensure you are at the Yosemite Village stop and visible to drivers at least 5 minutes before scheduled departure times. If you have any questions… Read more »
March 26, 2024 The Yosemite Valley Visitor Center/Yosemite Village bus stop remains inaccessible for the near future, due to construction that is taking place in the park. YARTS passengers are asked to temporarily use Yosemite Shuttle Stop #1, or the YARTS stops at either Curry Village or Yosemite Valley Lodge. If you have any questions… Read more »
MERCED – The YARTS 2024 summer service schedules to Yosemite National Park are now available to the public. Prospective passengers may make reservations on the Yosemite Area Regional Transportation System (YARTS) for trips they plan to take during the summer months. Reservations are highly encouraged to ride YARTS as only a limited number of walk-on… Read more »
March 15, 2024 The Roadside Rest bus stop in Mariposa will be unavailable for YARTS passengers utilizing runs 140-4, 140-5, 140-6, 140-9, and 140-15 on Saturday, March 16th, 2024, due to an event that will be held in the area. Please utilize the Midtown Mariposa or Mariposa Park and Ride bus stops for these runs…. Read more »
February 29, 2024 Due to incoming high winds and a severe winter storm, YARTS has been advised that Yosemite National Park will be closed to the public beginning at midnight this evening and will stay closed through Sunday, March 3rd at noon. Thursday February 29th All runs will continue operating as normal. People wishing to… Read more »
February 14, 2024 Beginning May 13, 2024, YARTS will no longer accept VIP or specialty passes for free rides. All VIP or specialty passes* must be redeemed for service prior to May 13, 2024, after which they will be considered void and prohibited. For questions or concerns regarding this information, please email the YARTS Administrative… Read more »
February 9, 2024 To accommodate the Firefall event that occurs this time of year, and the crowd that is expected in Yosemite National Park, YARTS’ Run 140-14 departure will be delayed by 30 minutes for all timepoints from Friday, February 9th through Sunday, February 25th, 2024. Please ensure that you are at the bus stop… Read more »
Beginning November 20, 2023 Updated: January 2024 YARTS has been notified that the Yosemite Valley Visitor Center bus stop will be inaccessible for the near future, due to construction that is taking place in the park. YARTS passengers are asked to temporarily use Yosemite Shuttle Stop #1, or the YARTS stops at either Curry Village… Read more »
November 9, 2023 The Merced Airport is currently under construction and the YARTS bus stop directly in front of the air terminal is unavailable for the near future. YARTS passengers will need to wait for and board the YARTS bus at a temporary location on Macready Dr., between the two driveways that lead to the… Read more »
YARTS winter service is now operating on Highway 140. More information, to include schedules and fares, can be found on the Highway 140 route page: Highway 140 – YARTS – Public Transit to Yosemite.
