Free YARTS Bus Tickets for Mono County Residents!

Mono County's Yosemite Area Regional Transportation System (YARTS) Summer Voucher Program is back! From July 1 through September 30, 2026, Mono County residents of all ages can receive free YARTS bus tickets to travel through Yosemite National Park and surrounding communities.

How it works:

1. Apply online [1] (fastest), or submit a paper application by email, mail, or in person.
2. Provide proof of Mono County residency*.
3. Once your application is approved, you'll receive a voucher number to use when booking your YARTS trip online.

*Proof of residency may include a driver's license or ID with your Mono County address, a utility bill, lease agreement, property tax bill, voter registration, or another official document showing your name and Mono County address.

Applications and proof of residency can be submitted:

Online: QuickBase online application form [1]

In person - Mammoth Lakes or Bridgeport:

Mono County Community Development
1290 Tavern Road, Suite 137, Mammoth Lakes

Mono County Annex I
74 N. School Street, Bridgeport

By email: commdev@mono.ca.gov [2]

By mail:
Mono County Community Development
P.O. Box 347
Mammoth Lakes, CA 93546

Please allow up to five business days for applications to be processed.

Need help? Contact Mono County Community Development at (760) 924-1802 or commdev@mono.ca.gov [2].

Please note: Children 17 and under must be accompanied by an adult.