Regularly scheduled, fixed route public transit service into Yosemite National Park from gateway communities.YARTS also runs along State Highway 41 in the summer months, so you can hop on the YARTS bus to Yosemite from the Yosemite/Fresno International Airport (FAT) as well. Your entrance fee is also included, so this Yosemite transportation option is green in more ways than one! Year-round the State Highway 140 route has connections to Amtrak and Greyhound so you can easily travel to Yosemite using public transit from most major cities in California. We recommend leaving your car at your hotel or one of the many free and secure parking lots in Mariposa or El Portal. In the summer, YARTS provides an alternative to wasting time looking for parking.

YARTS is safe, comfortable, economical and convenient.ĭuring the winter, YARTS is the easiest way to access the park along State Highway 140 from your hotel without having to worry about taking tire chains. The Yosemite Area Regional Transportation System (YARTS) has been operating in the Yosemite region since 2000 and has provided an alternative to driving to over one million riders during that time. View our Road Conditions page for more information on gateways to Yosemite and winter travel. Tioga Pass or Hwy 120E is generally closed October-May, all other entrances remain open. If you are coming in winter, chances are the roads will be clear depending on which highway you are traveling on. You can fully utilize public transit options for coming to Yosemite from any major city in California, year round! Winter Travel There are several Yosemite transportation options for the visitor relying on public transit. Using public transit to get to Yosemite can be an affordable, sustainable, and more relaxing way to see the area.

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