Public Transit to Yosemite

TRAVEL REVIEWS AND TESTIMONIALS

Testimonials -

What People Are Saying about YARTS

"We just want you to know what a delightful all-day experience it was and particularly to commend your driver for his excellent skill in maneuvering that big beast in tight places, maintaining a difficult schedule and all the while showing courtesy and concern for his passengers, young and old (like us) alike." Marty, Jeanne, Brent, San Diego, CA. Read their full testimonial ...

"I just wanted to let you know that we had a wonderful ride back from Yosemite, the other day. The coach operator was very personable and took us right to our vehicles in Mammoth." Greg, Pasadena, CA.

"I have just had an opportunity to take advantage of your service from Mammoth Lakes to Yosemite Valley. I was very pleased. I am a backpacker and wanted to hike the JMT (John Muir Trail) from Yosemite Valley to Mammoth Lakes. Your service made that trip possible. There were quite a number of other folks on the bus who were doing the same kind of trip as I was doing." Big Fan Len, Silverthorne, CO.

"Hi! I’m a recent YARTS rider and I compliment YARTS on the service. We had taken Amtrak Thruway service to Bakersfield, Amtrak San Joaquin train to Merced, then YARTS to Yosemite for the start of our (hiking) trip. The transportation couldn’t have been better – I am now a huge fan. I was delighted to find an alternative to driving, and I hope for an abundance of YARTS riders. Thanks for the great service." Holly, Idyllwild, CA.

"I would like to praise a worker on your staff. I’m planning a trip to the United States and contacted you by email. I must say that I’ve contacted other transportation companies and your company was the only one who answered with such kindness and helpful information. I was very impressed by the kind service and am looking forward to my trip to Yosemite with YARTS." Anat, Israel.

"Getting to Yosemite via YARTS is Awesome! I discovered YARTS last year and am kicking myself for not finding it earlier. It's turned my vacation travel into a cheap, easy commute. It couldn't be better, as Yosemite is one of the best places on earth. Here's my route:."Joe, Oakland, CA. Read Joe's full testimonial ...

Travel Reviews

"Would I do it again? In a word, yes. It was a smooth, safe, scenic trip. Should you do it? I guess I’ll put it this way: if I can have a good time with only one functioning foot, then I think you’ll have a great time — on YARTS and in the Valley — with two." Read full travel review ...

"The YARTS bus was an informative way for a first-timer to visit Yosemite National Park. The next trip will be during the week in the autumn when children are back in school and summer tourists are home, but before the risk of treacherous weather on Tioga Road." Read full travel review ...

"Thanks to the Yosemite Area Transportation System (YARTS), the constant drawbacks of overbearing traffic has been reduced during the summertime, making transit to and from and around Yosemite much easier and definitely much more pleasant." Read full travel review ...

"A Trip to Yosemite National Park via YARTS is a must for valley residents." Read full travel review ...

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