Yosemite National Park has announced that Big Oak Flat Road (continuation of Highway 120 west into Yosemite) is closed from just inside the park boundary to Merced Grove, due to a crack in the roadway that prevents safe transit along this section of Highway 120. The road will be closed at least until mid-June and… Read more »
Due to the Mariposa Butterfly Festival which takes place Saturday, May 6th, 2023, the Midtown Mariposa bus stop will be inaccessible from 10 AM – 11 AM. Those wishing to ride YARTS during this time period should utilize the Midtown Mariposa bus stop.
April 25, 2023 – YARTS has been advised that most of Yosemite Valley will be closed beginning the evening of Friday, April 28th through Wednesday, May 3rd, 2023, due to a forecast of flooding throughout the park. YARTS services will continue operating on a reduced schedule from Merced, CA to Yosemite View Lodge from Saturday,… Read more »
Yosemite National Park has partially reopened with limited services and access. YARTS has resumed normal operations, making all stops except for Curry Village, which remains closed until further notice.
YARTS has been notified that Yosemite National Park will remain closed today, Friday, March 17th, 2023, but will partially reopen beginning Saturday, March 18th, 2023, with limited access and services. Today, 3/17/23, YARTS will operate reduced service from Merced to Yosemite View Lodge for all runs. Beginning Saturday, 3/18/23, YARTS will operate from Merced to… Read more »
YARTS has been notified that Highway 140 is closed near Midpines Post Office due to mudslides on the highway. YARTS will make all scheduled stops along Highway 140 from Merced to Midpines County Park & Ride, until further notice.
YARTS summer reservations will be available in the next couple of weeks. Please follow YARTS on social media to stay informed as updates are announced: https://www.facebook.com/rideyarts/ https://www.instagram.com/rideyarts/ https://twitter.com/rideyarts
March 9, 2023 – YARTS has been notified that Yosemite National Park will remain closed until Friday, March 17. Due to ongoing weather conditions and power outages. Weather permitting, YARTS services will continue operating on a reduced schedule from Merced, CA to Yosemite View Lodge. Please expect delays in service due to weather conditions.
