Taking an Uber to Muir Woods
A ride-share or taxi can drop visitors at the Muir Woods entrance, and passengers need no parking reservation. The problem is the ride back: there is no cell signal and no Wi-Fi at or around the forest, so a return pick-up cannot be requested from the entrance. The return has to be arranged before arriving.
Drop-offAllowed, no parking reservation
Pick-upCannot be requested on site
Entrance feeStill applies, ages 16+
Cell signalNone at or around the forest
The alternatives for the return are the weekend shuttle to the Larkspur Ferry Terminal in season, which needs a reservation for both directions, or a guided tour, which brings its own transport back. The car-free options page lists every route, and the cell service page explains the no-signal zone.
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Frequently asked questions
Can you take an Uber to Muir Woods?
Yes for the drop-off, which needs no parking reservation. A return pick-up cannot be called from the forest because there is no signal.
How do you get back from Muir Woods without a car?
By a return ride arranged in advance, the seasonal shuttle to Larkspur (reserved both ways) or a tour with its own transport. See how to get there.
Do ride-share passengers pay the entrance fee?
Yes, visitors aged 16 and older pay it; under-16s enter free. The entrance fee page covers passes.