YARTS provides regularly scheduled public transit service into Yosemite National Park and the gateway
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Since its start in May 2000, the Yosemite Area Regional Transportation System(YARTS) has been providing visitors to the Yosemite region with a comfortable, economical, and convenient alternative to driving. YARTS provides regularly scheduled public transit service into Yosemite National Park and the gateway communities along its routes in buses that are air-conditioned and equipped for rider comfo
rt. We like to say, "You Could Drive, But Why?", but it is so much more than just that. Get out from behind the wheel and you will see Yosemite in a whole new way. YARTS operates year round on Highway 140 through Mariposa with multiple runs each day. There is also daily service from Mammoth Lakes and Mono County during the summer (typically June through September), when Tioga Pass Road is open. The YARTS schedule makes connections with all intercity transportation providers in Merced: Amtrak, Greyhound, and Great Lakes Airlines at the Merced Airport. In Mono County, YARTS allows connections with "The Crest" bus that runs between Reno, NV and Lancaster, CA on Highway 395.
With the summer 41 route coming to an end, Fresno and Oakhurst residents still have time to book your ticket with YARTS till September 10th!
Book now at https://yarts.com/, reserve your spot, and experience the beauty of Yosemite Valley through YARTS. 🚍🏔
YARTS would like to highlight our partners at Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Oakhurst Yosemite, BlackBerry Inn Yosemite and Mammoth Mountain. Book with them and inquire about an exclusive partnership code to receive 25% your YARTS fare!
1️⃣ Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriot Oakhurst Yosemite: Located just 15 miles from Yosemite National Park's south gate entrance, this vibrant and modern hotel caters to business travelers and vacationers, too, with large rooms and amenities such as complimentary hot buffet breakfast, free Wi-Fi, mobile room key, complimentary parking, and an outdoor pool.
2️⃣ Blackberry Inn Yosemite: Your Luxury Getaway Near Yosemite! Experience unparalleled tranquility and luxury at our bed and breakfast, conveniently located near the Hwy 120 gate to Yosemite National Park and just five minutes from the YARTS bus stop in Buck Meadows. Nestled in a serene valley surrounded by the national forest, our inn offers an idyllic escape from the hustle and bustle of everyday life.
Imagine waking up in a plush bed adorned with the finest luxury linens, ready to start your day with a fresh, homemade breakfast that delights the senses. After a day of exploring Yosemite’s breathtaking landscapes, return to the comfort of your room, where a large soaking tub and the scent of freshly baked chocolate chip cookies await you.
Our dedication to creating a perfect haven for our guests has earned us the number one ranking on TripAdvisor. Whether you’re seeking adventure or relaxation, our peaceful sanctuary provides the perfect backdrop for unforgettable memories.
Indulge in the beauty of nature, the warmth of exceptional hospitality, and the luxury of a truly enchanting retreat. Your dream escape to Yosemite begins here.
3️⃣ Mammoth Mountain: You know Mammoth Mountain for its legendary winters, but when the snow melts, it transforms into a summer wonderland that's just as rad; think sun-soaked adventures, cool mountain breezes, and landscapes that’ll make your Instagram followers jealous. So, pack your bags, grab your crew, and get ready to discover the endless summer fun that awaits in the Eastern Sierra.
YARTS's goal is to make your trip to Yosemite Valley more than just a destination; we want it to be an adventure that includes the hidden gems and local flavor of the surrounding areas. Whether you are looking for a cozy place to stay, delicious local cuisine, unique shopping opportunities, or exciting outdoor activities, our partners have something special to offer. Thank you for riding with YARTS!
❄️YARTS Winter Schedule is now live! ❄️
Head to www.yarts.com to view the HWY 140 winter service schedule, get fare information, and book your winter trip to Yosemite today!
❄️One more week until our Winter Schedule is released!❄️
Stay tuned for upcoming details! Thank you for riding with YARTS!
YARTS would like to highlight our partners at Yosemite Resorts Yosemite Cedar lodge Indian Flat RV Park & Campground. and Yosemite View Lodge. Book with them and inquire about an exclusive partnership code to receive 25% your YARTS fare!
1️⃣ Yosemite Cedar Lodge: From the sprawling suites and beautiful hidden beach to the incredible property amenities, we want you to feel like family from the moment you walk in the door and inspire all ages to disconnect from reality and create lasting memories in nature.
2️⃣ Indian Flat Campground & RV Park: The closest campsite to the Yosemite National Park entrance, Indian Flat RV & Campground is your destination to the great outdoors. With RV parking, Jupe Tents, tent sites and tent cabins, breathtaking views and amenities, adventure awaits.
3️⃣ Yosemite View Lodge: Just two miles from Yosemite National Park’s west entrance and located along the rushing Wild & Scenic Merced River, Yosemite View Lodge is your chance to disconnect from the outside world and embrace nature’s wonders from right outside your doorstep.
YARTS's goal is to make your trip to Yosemite Valley more than just a destination; we want it to be an adventure that includes the hidden gems and local flavor of the surrounding areas. Whether you are looking for a cozy place to stay, delicious local cuisine, unique shopping opportunities, or exciting outdoor activities, our partners have something special to offer. Thank you for riding with YARTS!
This coming Sunday, August 4th is Great American Outdoors Day!
Celebrate with YARTS by booking a reservation TODAY to secure your ride to Yosemite Valley! Your ticket to the great outdoors is just a bus ride away! YARTS buses provide daily roundtrip services on HWY 140, HWY 41, HWY 395, and HWY 120.
Book now by visiting www.yarts.com
In honor of Great American Outdoors Day, YARTS was able to provide over 300 free rides to the residents of Mariposa County and Merced County! We want to thank everyone who celebrated with us these past few months and want to invite you to keep a look out on our socials for the next free fare opportunity!
More information on upcoming promotions can also be found on our website www.yarts.com!
So, stay tuned and we hope to see you all aboard again soon!
🛑 Bus Stop Update 🛑
Per the National Park Service, YARTS may resume picking up and dropping off passengers at the White Wolf stop.
YARTS has reopened the White Wolf location in our reservation system and will resume servicing this stop effective tomorrow, 7/26/24
For questions regarding this information, please contact YARTS at [email protected].
Discover Highway 120 on YARTS!
The HWY 120 route runs during the summer season and connects Sonora, Jamestown, Groveland, Buck Meadows and Yosemite Valley!
Swipe to learn more about our Hwy 120 route and keep following for even more route highlight!
Book your trip today at www.yarts.com
Visit Tuolumne County
YARTS is excited to announce the launch of a new partnership program designed to highlight and promote the diverse and vibrant communities along the route to Yosemite Valley. This initiative aims to enhance the travel experience for visitors by encouraging them to explore and enjoy the unique attractions, local businesses, and cultural experiences these communities have to offer.
Through this program, YARTS is collaborating with a variety of partners, including local restaurants, hotels, shops, and tour operators, to create a more enriching journey for travelers. By choosing to stay, dine, shop, or engage in activities with our partners, visitors not only get to experience the charm and hospitality of these communities but also benefit from an exclusive 25% discount on YARTS fares.
Our goal is to make your trip to Yosemite Valley more than just a destination; we want it to be an adventure that includes the hidden gems and local flavor of the surrounding areas. Whether you are looking for a cozy place to stay, delicious local cuisine, unique shopping opportunities, or exciting outdoor activities, our partners Hotel Lumberjack Black Oak Casino Resort Rush Creek Lodge have something special to offer.
With YARTS as your ticket, you can seamlessly travel to Yosemite Valley while enjoying the best of what these communities have to offer. We invite you to take advantage of this program, explore beyond the usual path, and make your journey to Yosemite Valley a memorable and rewarding experience.
📣 YARTS is excited to announce the launch of a new partnership program designed to highlight and promote the diverse and vibrant communities along the route to Yosemite Valley. This initiative aims to enhance the travel experience for visitors by encouraging them to explore and enjoy the unique attractions, local businesses, and cultural experiences these communities have to offer.
Through this program, YARTS is collaborating with a variety of partners, including local restaurants, hotels, shops, and tour operators, to create a more enriching journey for travelers. By choosing to stay, dine, shop, or engage in activities with our partners, visitors not only get to experience the charm and hospitality of these communities but also benefit from a exclusive 25% discount on YARTS fares.
Our goal is to make your trip to Yosemite Valley more than just a destination; we want it to be an adventure that includes the hidden gems and local flavor of the surrounding areas. Whether you are looking for a cozy place to stay, delicious local cuisine, unique shopping opportunities, or exciting outdoor activities, our partners Hotel Lumberjack Black Oak Casino Resort Rush Creek Lodge and Spa at Yosemite have something special to offer.
With YARTS as your ticket, you can seamlessly travel to Yosemite Valley while enjoying the best of what these communities have to offer. We invite you to take advantage of this program, explore beyond the usual path, and make your journey to Yosemite Valley a memorable and rewarding experience.
🛑 Bus Stop Update 🛑
Per the National Park Service,
White Wolf Lodge and campground will be closed indefinitely, effective immediately.
YARTS will no longer able to pick up or drop off passengers at the White Wolf stop for the 2024 summer season. Passengers with tickets for this location will be provided a full refund and are welcome to rebook with YARTS for another location.
For questions regarding this information, please contact YARTS at [email protected].
Discover Highway 41 on YARTS!
The HWY 41 route runs during the summer season and connects Fresno, Coarsegold, Oakhurst, Fish Camp, Mariposa Grove, Wawona and Yosemite Valley!
With connections to and this route is easily accessible to visitors traveling from other cities, states and countries!
Swipe to learn more about our Hwy 41 route and keep following for even more route highlight!
Book your trip today at www.yarts.com
The MCAG 2024/2025 Quarter 1 Newsletter is now available on our website!
Click the link to view: https://ow.ly/F2Fy50Sxuq1
In this edition:
- MCAG Governing Board Elects new Chair and Vice Chair
- Summer at RWA
- Employee Highlight
- September Meeting Update
- Social Services Transportation Advisory Council Openings
- YARTS Summer Service
- Free Summer Service on The Bus
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The YARTS Authority Advisory Committee meeting is coming up on Wednesday, July 10th at 2:00pm. Members of the public are welcome to attend in-person at any of the satellite meeting locations.
For meeting information and agenda details visit: https://ow.ly/aXSy50SxtXx
Update Highway 140 passengers! 📣
Highway 140 Route services are now operating at normal hours. We apologize for the inconvenience and thank all our passengers for being patient and riding with YARTS. 🏞
Discover Highway 395 on YARTS!
The HWY 395 Route runs during summer season and connects with the communities of Mammoth Lakes, June Lake, Lee Vining, Tuolumne Meadows, White Wolf, Crane Flat, and Yosemite National Park.
Swipe to learn more about our Hwy 395 route and keep following for even more route highlight!
Book your trip today at www.yarts.com
Attention Highway 140 passengers! 📣
Due to the French fire in the community of Mariposa all service on the Highway 140 corridor is suspended until further notice. Please email [email protected] for any refunds or changes to reservations. ⚠
Service on all other routes will continue to operate as scheduled.
Happy 4th of July! The YARTS office is closed today, but all routes will continue to operate on their regular service schedule. Regular office hours will resume on Friday, July 5, 2024.
🛑 Bus Stop Update 🛑
These Highway 395/120E YARTS bus stops have moved!
YARTS passengers at the Tuolumne stop will be picked up at the parking lot to the right of the Tuolumne Meadows Store.
YARTS passengers from Juniper Springs Resort must utilize the paved parking area in front of the hotel property.
We apologize for the inconvenience and thank you for your understanding. If you have questions please email [email protected] or call 877-989-2787
1 Day Left Until HWY 120E/395 Summer Service Begins!
YARTS runs on HWY 120E/395 begin TOMORROW! We are excited to see you all on board and, remember, no NPS reservation is needed to ride YARTS into Yosemite Valley!
Runs begin tomorrow, July 1st but you can book your reservation today by visiting the YARTS website at www.YARTS.com.
2 Days Left Until HWY 120E/395 Summer Service Begins!
Another beautiful sight to behold while riding the YARTS bus is that of Tenaya Lake! Located at 8,150 feet of elevation, the lake is backdropped by gorgeous granite rock. It's a picturesque scene you simply cannot forget about!
Runs will begin starting July 1st but you can book your reservation today by visiting the YARTS website at www.YARTS.com.
3 Days Left Until HWY 120E/395 Summer Service Begins!
On YARTS you can sit back and enjoy the scenery of destinations like Tuolumne Meadows! One of the largest high-elevation meadows in the Sierra Nevada, this peaceful meadow is surrounded by rugged mountain peaks with Tuolumne River running quietly through. With a few trail heads and a camp ground Tuolumne Meadows is a perfect place to begin your journey or take a breather!
Runs will begin starting July 1st but you can book your reservation today by visiting the YARTS website at www.YARTS.com.
Yosemite National Park, Yosemite Gateway Partners, Mono County Tourism
4 Days Left Until HWY 120E/395 Summer Service Begins!
Get on YARTS and head to the picturesque town of Mammoth Lakes! Surrounded by the majestic Sierra Nevada mountain range, Mammoth Lakes has all the comforts of the city with all the adventure of the great outdoors. It's a perfect weekend getaway destination with a variety of hotels, shops, trails, and outdoor activities. Best of all, it's all accessible using YARTS!
Runs will begin starting July 1st but you can book your reservation today by visiting the YARTS website at www.YARTS.com.
Yosemite National Park, Yosemite Gateway Partners, Mammoth Lakes Tourism, Mono County Tourism
5 Days Left Until HWY 120E/395 Summer Service Begins!
Count down with us to the start of service for one of the most anticipated routes of the season – HWY 120E/395! This scenic route operates using Tioga Pass with stops in Mammoth Lakes, June Lake, Lee Vining, Tuolumne Meadows, White Wolf, Crane Flat, and Yosemite Valley!
Runs will begin starting July 1st but you can book your reservation today by visiting the YARTS website at https://ow.ly/yRf650SqxIh.
Yosemite National Park, Visit California, Yosemite Gateway Partners
We Are Hiring!
We are looking for a Accounting manager to join our team! Salary ranging from $84,406.40 to $113,110.40 per year!
Apply today: https://www.mcagov.org/jobs.aspx
YARTS office is closed today In honor of the Juneteenth Holiday. We join our community in the recognition and celebration of this special day. All routes will continue to operate on their regular service schedule.
A reminder that our administrative offices will be closed on June 19th in observance of Juneteenth but all routes will continue to operate on their regular service schedule. YARTS will resume regular business hours on June 20th.
The MCAG/TJPA/RWA Governing meeting is coming up this Thursday, June 20th at 2:30pm. The public may join either in-person or via Zoom; public comment is available to everyone at the meeting or in advance of the meeting and Spanish interpretation is provided in-person.
See agenda for additional information: https://ow.ly/p7Ho50SkqHT
Thank you for riding with us Cory and sharing this wonderful experience with everyone! We hope to see you again in the future!
Happy Father’s Day to all of our Fathers and Father figures! We appreciate your support, guidance, and love you show to your families and your community.
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With the summer 41 route coming to an end, Fresno and Oakhurst residents still have time to book your ticket with YARTS till September 10th! Book now at https://yarts.com/, reserve your spot, and experience the beauty of Yosemite Valley through YARTS. 🚍🏔 #Fresno #Oakhurst #rideyarts
Highway 120E/395 Summer Service Has Begun! To purchase your tickets and make reservations please visit https://ow.ly/fZRn50RF5rC For even more information and updates on our summer service routes please visit www.yarts.com or follow us on social media! #Yosemite #YosemiteValley #YosemiteTransit #SummerService #RideWithYARTS #Adventure @visitcalifornia @yosemitenps @yosemiteconservancy @yosemitenation @travelyosemite @monocountytourism @traveltuolumnecounty @visitmammoth
🚌⛰️Service from Fresno along the Highway 41 corridor starts today and runs through September 10th! Book your trip for the summer TODAY at:https://yarts.com/ #publictransit #Yosemite #YosemiteNationalPark #summerfun
Highway 120 Summer Service has begun! To purchase your tickets and make reservations please visit https://ow.ly/5Wts50RF5rE For even more information and updates on our summer service routes please visit https://ow.ly/WogA50RF5rF or follow us on social media! #Yosemite #YosemiteValley #YosemiteTransit #SummerService #RideWithYARTS #Adventure @visitcalifornia @yosemitenps @yosemiteconservancy @yosemitenation @travelyosemite
Highway 41 Summer Service has begun! To purchase your tickets and make reservations please visit www.yarts.com/buy-yarts-tickets-online For even more information and updates on our summer service routes please wisit www.yarts.com or follow us on social media
Thank you to everyone who came to visit us at Merced County Hispanic Chamber of Commerce's Mercado Night last Thursday! We hope you enjoyed the scavenger hunt featuring Merced County Regional Waste Management Authority, spent some time exploring the Día de Los Muertos walkthrough with The Bus and got to take a look at the comforts Yosemite Area Regional Transportation System - YARTS has to offer. We had a blast and are looking forward to the next opportunity we have to inform and celebrate with the community!
Taking YARTS to Yosemite National Park = NO entrance fee Make your reservations now at www.yarts.com #YARTS #yosemitenationalpark #yosemite #adventuretime #Free #YARTS #summertime
Your Yosemite adventure starts with YARTS! #yosemite #YARTS #MercedCounty #Free #MariposaCounty #whatareyouwatingfor
Let's celebrate our freedom! Happy 4TH of July! #4thofjuly #independenceday #MercedCounty #holiday #freedom
Happy Father's Day!! #Fathersday #number1dad #fathersday2022
We thank and honor our fallen heroes this Memorial Day. #MemorialDay2022 #MemorialDay
Rider Alert: The Highway 140 runs 140-1 & 140-2 will not operate on Memorial Day, Monday, May 30.
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