When you arrive, park your car and enjoy the ease and convenience of our free Yosemite Valley shuttle system. Our eco-friendly shuttles will take you throughout Yosemite Valley.

The Valleywide shuttle serves all stops in Yosemite Valley, including lodges, food service, campgrounds, and trailheads. Buses arrive every 12 to 22 minutes (depending on conditions) during hours of operation. You can get off and on the shuttle wherever and whenever you wish.

Stop #8: El Capitan Picnic Area (Valleywide Shuttle)

• Picnic area
• Restrooms

Within 5 minutes walking distance

• River
• Trails

Hours

7 am to 10 pm

Getting Here

Valleywide Shuttle Stop #9 is located on Northside Drive, near El Capitan, a few miles west of Yosemite Valley Lodge.

Rules & Regulations

• Allow wheelchairs to board first
• Collapse strollers before boarding.
• No oversized or jogging strollers.
• Remove baby-back carriers when seated
• Board shuttles using the front doors ONLY, and exit through the rear doors
• Shuttle buses only stop at designated bus stops
• No pets
• No food or drink
• No smoking

Hazards & Warnings

In case of emergency, alert the shuttle driver or park staff.

Accessibility

All buses are accessible with wheelchair lifts and tie-downs. The maximum size for wheelchairs on shuttle buses is 24 inches wide x 46 inches long. Bus drivers will help passengers on and off buses or notify them of stops. If you need assistance, ask the bus driver.