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I start a SOBO solo hike on the 24th. Because of my plans I will be leaving my truck at Tuolumne Meadows and heading out immediately. I am asking for your strategy or take on returning to TM. I know about both YARTS and EST, but any help will ease my anxiety over not connecting effectively.
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-Thanks, Rick
 

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I’ve used YARTS several time. ?I tend to base myself in Mammoth and then use YARTS to/from the valley or TM as needed. ?It’s super easy and reliable. ?

I haven’t used ESTA so can’t really comment on that.

Ian

On Aug 13, 2024, at 9:35?AM, Rick via groups.io <rick@...> wrote:

I start a SOBO solo hike on the 24th. Because of my plans I will be leaving my truck at Tuolumne Meadows and heading out immediately. I am asking for your strategy or take on returning to TM. I know about both YARTS and EST, but any help will ease my anxiety over not connecting effectively.
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-Thanks, Rick
 

If you’re transferring to/from YARTS and ESTA in Lee Vining, note that there’s a short walk to connect the stops. YARTS stops on 120 at the intersection ; ESTA stops on 395 in town.?
Mike Sherman?

On 08/13/2024 11:36 AM CDT Ian Goldsmith <ian@...> wrote:
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I’ve used YARTS several time. ?I tend to base myself in Mammoth and then use YARTS to/from the valley or TM as needed. ?It’s super easy and reliable. ?
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I haven’t used ESTA so can’t really comment on that.
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Ian

On Aug 13, 2024, at 9:35?AM, Rick via groups.io <rick@...> wrote:
I start a SOBO solo hike on the 24th. Because of my plans I will be leaving my truck at Tuolumne Meadows and heading out immediately. I am asking for your strategy or take on returning to TM. I know about both YARTS and EST, but any help will ease my anxiety over not connecting effectively.
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-Thanks, Rick

 

Don't transfer between from ESTA to YARTS in Lee Vining.? ESTA and YARTS have finally agreed on using the Tavern Road Park and Ride stop in Mammoth Lakes as the transfer point between the two services.? The northbound ESTA bus from Lone Pine and Bishop arrives at 8:20 am, the YARTS bus to TM and YV leaves at 8;50, so this should be a reliable connection.
 

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That's great news ,Steve.

Previously exiting Whitney Portal at Lone Pine would have taken an overnight in Lone Pine AND one in Mammoth to catch the early buses. Does this connection show up in new schedules yet?

-Rick

On 8/14/2024 6:21 AM, steve herr via groups.io wrote:

Don't transfer between from ESTA to YARTS in Lee Vining.? ESTA and YARTS have finally agreed on using the Tavern Road Park and Ride stop in Mammoth Lakes as the transfer point between the two services.? The northbound ESTA bus from Lone Pine and Bishop arrives at 8:20 am, the YARTS bus to TM and YV leaves at 8;50, so this should be a reliable connection.
 

Yes, the new transfer? at the Tavern Road Park and Ride in Mammoth Lakes is reflected in the schedules you see online on the respective ESTA and YARTS websites.

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