Merced HWY 140 - YARTS - Public Transit to Yosemite
Merced HWY 140
Route Information


Service Connecting: Merced - Catheys Valley - Mariposa - MidPines - El Portal - Yosemite Valley

2024 Summer Service: May 13, 2024 - September 30, 2024
2024-2025 Winter Service: October 1, 2024 - May 22, 2025

We Want to Hear From You!

What is the YARTS Short-Range Transit Plan?

Yosemite Area Regional Transportation System (YARTS) is a year-round transit service that provides transportation to and from Yosemite National Park and gateway communities including Merced, Mariposa, Tuolumne, Mono, Madera, and Fresno counties. YARTS is creating a short-range plan to improve transit services in the Yosemite Area. This short-range plan will:

  • Support the Agency's Mission to offer safe, convenient, and cost-effective transit in Yosemite, prioritizing reliability, environmental friendliness, and accessibility.
  • Guide implementation of supporting related planning documents including the 2021 Strategic Plan and Zero-Emissions Bus (ZEB) Plan.
  • Address emerging challenges and opportunities related to funding, park visitation, and changing transit dynamics spurred by the COVID-19 pandemic.

Take our survey to share your thoughts on existing YARTS transit services. Your input will help the Project Team develop recommendations to improve YARTS transit.

https://tinyurl.com/YosemiteTransitPlan

Route Info

Highway 140

Reservations now available for winter service!

Winter 2024-2025 Operational Dates: October 1, 2024, through May 22, 2025

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YARTS Highway 140 service offers convenient travel to and from Merced, Catheys Valley, Mariposa, Midpines, El Portal, and Yosemite National Park. Reservations are preferable to secure your travel, however, walk-on service is available on a first-come, first-served basis. To purchase tickets and reserve your seat on the bus, visit the following link: BUY TICKETS NOW. Modifications may be delayed; please confirm your itinerary prior to booking your travel. Walk-on passengers must have exact change or may pay by card. Please have payment ready in order to expedite the boarding process and prevent delays. Thank you for choosing to travel with YARTS!


Winter 2024-2025

Effective October 1, 2024, through May 22, 2025




Bus Stop Guide

This guide is not meant to be all inclusive. Stops displayed below may be either inbound or outbound. The alternative direction stop for that location may not be shown. Please click on each photo below to access stop locations on a map.

Merced Airport
Merced TranspoStop at back of building
Merced Amtrakstop to the left of building
Cathey’s ValleyInbound pictured
Midtown MariposaInbound picturedOutbound across Hwy 140
Roadside Rest Stop
Mariposa Park & Ride
Autocamp
Midpines County Park
Midpines Post Office – Inbound
Midpines Post Office – Outbound
Yosemite Bug Resort
Cedar Lodge
NPS Maintenance
Barium Mine Road
El Portal Post Office
Yosemite View Lodge
Curry Village
Yosemite Village (located in front of the Exploration Center, shuttle stop #5)
Yosemite Valley Lodge/Laurel Cottage

Schedules (Click a schedule to expand)

Merced HWY 140 Interactive Detail Map See Full Map

Connections

YARTS connects with other local and intercity transit services to give you easy access to everything the Yosemite Region has to offer.

Travel Connections to Route

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