Place

Valley Shuttle Stop 5: Exploration Center

Bus at stop with covered shelter and benches
Valley Shuttle Stop #5: Exploration Center

Quick Facts

Benches/Seating, Bus/Shuttle Stop, Wheelchair Accessible

This shuttle stop is served by the Valleywide Shuttle route only. There is a covered shelter with benches available at this shuttle stop.

Yosemite Valley shuttles are free and operate from 7 am to 10 pm daily. During hours of operation, the Valleywide Shuttle runs approximately every 22-32 minutes. The East Valley Shuttle runs approximately every 18-22 minutes. No ticket is required. Passengers may board and disembark at any stop.

What's Nearby

  • Yosemite Exploration Center & Theater
  • Yosemite Museum & Indian Village
  • The Ansel Adams Gallery
  • Valley Wilderness Center

Shuttle Tips & Accessibility

  • Pets are not allowed on shuttles.
  • Allow wheelchairs to board first.
  • Collapse strollers before boarding.
  • No oversized or jogging strollers.
  • Remove baby-back carriers when seated.
  • Shuttles only stop at designated stops.
  • No smoking on shuttles.

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

Yosemite National Park

Last updated: August 13, 2025