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140Highway 140

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Summer 2025 Operational Dates: May 23, through September 30, 2025

Highway 140

Merced County

Merced County is a hidden gem that is located between Yosemite National Park and the California Coast. Named after the Merced River, the area offers countless opportunities for outdoor exploration at numerous lakes, parks, and trails. Discover the history of agriculture and aviation, visit the local zoo or wildlife refuge, and experience the many museums, cultural centers, and galleries that showcase the unique and vibrant cultural heritage found in Merced County.

Mariposa County

Mariposa County covers more than 1,460 square miles of the western slope of the Sierra Nevada, rising from the edge of California’s Central Valley through golden foothills and all the way up to the alpine heights of Yosemite National Park and the High Sierra. With easy access from California’s Central Valley, San Francisco Bay Area and Los Angeles area, Mariposa County is accessible for most Californians and less than a day’s drive from the state’s major airports.

From low elevation lakes to high elevation peaks, from the Sierra National Forest to the Stanislaus National Forest, Mariposa County offers countless activities such as mountain biking, skydiving, white-water rafting, fishing, bird watching, wine tasting and even olive oil sampling. Home to Yosemite National Park, rich Gold Rush history, authentic mountain towns and friendly locals that enjoy one of the best small-town cultures in all of America, Mariposa County is your getaway within reach, providing a vacation destination that is easy to navigate and small-town affordable.

Popular Destinations:

• Applegate Zoo
• Arch Rock entrance
• California State Mining & Mineral Museum
• Castle Air Museum
• Community Theatre
• Lake Yosemite
• Mariposa Museum & History Center
• Merced Multicultural Art Center
• Merced National Wildlife Refuge
• Merced River
• Sierra National Forest
• UC Merced

Connections:

• Advanced Airlines
• Amtrak
• Greyhound
• Mari-Go - Mariposa County
• Merced Regional Airport
• The Bus - Merced County
• UC Merced CatTracks

Schedules - Applegate Zoo

• Arch Rock entrance

• California State Mining & Mineral Museum

• Castle Air Museum

• Community Theatre

• Lake Yosemite

• Mariposa Museum & History Center

• Merced Multicultural Art Center

• Merced National Wildlife Refuge

• Merced River

• Sierra National Forest

• UC Merced

• Advanced Airlines

• Amtrak

• Greyhound

• Mari-Go - Mariposa County

• Merced Regional Airport

• The Bus - Merced County

• UC Merced CatTracks

41Highway 41

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Summer 2025 Operational Dates: May 23, through September 15, 2025

Highway 41

City of Fresno

Located in the heart of California’s Central Valley, Fresno is a vibrant city known for its rich agricultural heritage, diverse culture, and proximity to stunning natural attractions. As the largest city in the region, it serves as a gateway to Yosemite, Sequoia, and Kings Canyon National Parks. Fresno boasts a thriving arts scene, historic landmarks, and notable attractions. With its warm climate and welcoming community, Fresno blends urban convenience with small-town charm.

Madera County

Madera County is “more than” California’s Gateway to Yosemite, come experience the Fossils to Falls Road Trip. Visit the Fossil Discovery Center and see fossils from over 780,000 years ago. Sample delicious wines along the Madera Wine Trail. Try your luck at Chukchansi Gold Resort & Casino. Stay and play in Oakhurst, the largest gateway town with an abundance of lodging, shopping, dining & year-round entertainment. Play at beautiful Bass Lake, named one of the “West’s Best Lakes” by Sunset Magazine. Explore the Sierra Vista Scenic Byway. Ride the Logger at the Yosemite Mountain Sugar Pine Railroad. Find more at www.YosemiteThisYear.com

Popular Destinations:

• Bass Lake
• Mariposa Grove of Giant Sequoias
• Tunnel View

Connections:

• Amtrak
• Clovis Transit
• Fresno Area Express
• Fresno County Rural Transit Agency
• Fresno Yosemite International Airport
• Madera County Connection

Schedules

120Highway 120

Route Details

Summer 2025 Operational Dates: May 23, through September 30, 2025 Runs 120-2 and 120-3: May 23, through September 30, 2025 Runs 120-1E and 120-4E: June 12, through August 31, 2025 Runs 120-5 and 120-6: July 1, through August 31, 2025

Highway 120

The Highway 120 corridor is the most direct route to iconic Yosemite National Park from the San Francisco Bay Area and Northern California. In Tuolumne County, nature, outdoor, and history enthusiasts embrace every moment in wide-open spaces and fresh air of the scenic expanse reaching from the heart of California’s Gold Country in the rolling foothills to the granite, forested peaks of Yosemite National Park and the Sierra Nevada Mountains.

Visitors are drawn to Tuolumne County year-round to sight-see and recreate on extensive public lands featuring hundreds of miles of hiking, biking, horseback riding trails, crystal clear lakes, rivers and streams for fishing, boating, and swimming, and campgrounds for RV’s or roughing it in a tent. Historic towns with unique shopping and dining experiences offer opportunities for immersive exploration, and the arts come alive in quaint galleries and live venues. Lodging for all budgets and of all types, from distinctive B&Bs to resorts, is available.

All-season roads allow for year-round access to Yosemite National Park, scenic High Sierra adventures, and authentic Gold Rush towns.

Popular Destinations:

• Columbia State Historic Park
• dining
• Half Dome
• Hetch Hetchy Reservoir
• Luxurious lodging
• Railtown 1897 State Historic Park
• Stanislaus National Forest
• Tuolumne Grove of Giant Sequoias
• Two casino resorts with exciting 24-hour gaming action
• Yosemite National Park

Connections:

• Tuolumne County Transit

Schedules

395/120EHighway 395/120E

Route Details

Summer 2025 Operational Dates: July 1, through September 30, 2025 Runs 395-1 and 395-2 : July 1, through August 31, 2025 Runs 395-3 and 395-4: July 1, through September 30, 2025

Highway 395/120E

A journey to Mono County will take you to a California you didn’t even imagine existed. A land of lava and ice, sparkling clear waters and pastel desert. Discover rock formations from another world, the planet’s oldest living trees, and ghost towns of the Gold Rush. Set in the Inyo and Toiyabe national forests of the Sierra Nevada mountain range, Mono County is a glorious, high altitude playground, with astonishing natural beauty. There’s plenty of adventure to be found exploring the Eastern Sierra scenic landscape and its alpine canyons, historic sites, and charming mountain towns.

Popular Destinations:

• Bodie Ghost Town
• Devils Postpile
• June Lake Loop
• Mammoth Lakes
• Mono Lake
• Tioga Pass

Connections:

• Advanced Airlines
• Amtrak
• Eastern Sierra Transit Authority

Schedules - Bass Lake

• Mariposa Grove of Giant Sequoias

• Tunnel View

• Amtrak

• Clovis Transit

• Fresno Area Express

• Fresno County Rural Transit Agency

• Fresno Yosemite International Airport

• Madera County Connection

• Columbia State Historic Park

• dining

• Half Dome

• Hetch Hetchy Reservoir

• Luxurious lodging

• Railtown 1897 State Historic Park

• Stanislaus National Forest

• Tuolumne Grove of Giant Sequoias

• Two casino resorts with exciting 24-hour gaming action

• Yosemite National Park

• Tuolumne County Transit

• Bodie Ghost Town

• Devils Postpile

• June Lake Loop

• Mammoth Lakes

• Mono Lake

• Tioga Pass

• Advanced Airlines

• Amtrak

• Eastern Sierra Transit Authority

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