The Yosemite National Park, located in California, USA, offers a free bus service to its visitors with 19 stops throughout Yosemite Valley. Because some roads inside Yosemite Valley are one-way roads, some locations only have one stop. Other roads are two-way, and have two stops, one on each side. The bus driver will often try to get you switch the bus because that way you will get to your destination a lot faster. But, chances are that as a tourist you are in no hurry. Driving the bus the full circle is a very nice way to get to see all of Yosemite Valley, especially if, like myself, you happen to be disabled and cannot hike on foot.
Here is what you will find on the different bus stops:
Stop 1 & 9:
- Yosemite Vilage/Day Parking
Stop 2 & 8:
Stop 3 & 7:
Stop 4:
- Yosemite Falls
- Rest rooms
Stop 5:
Stop 6:
Stop 10:
Stop 11:
Stop 12:
Stop 13 & 19:
Stop 14:
Stop 15 (spring to fall only):
- Nature Center at Happy Isle
- Mist Trail
- Rest rooms
- Snack stand (seasonal)
- Trail to Half Dome
- Vernal Fall & Nevada Fall trailhead
Stop 16 (spring to fall only):
Stop 17 (spring to fall only):
- North Pines Campground
- Stable (seasonal)
Stop 18:
Stop A:
Suggestion: If you are planning a visit to Yosemite National Park, print this node out and take it with you. You'll be happy you did.