A good solution is to call ahead to have your permit held for late arrival. Park in the long term dirt lot at Curry Village (don't really need a dash permit but you can lay a copy of your permit confirmation on the dash) then catch the hiker bus to Tuolumne and get your permit there. The key is to call for late arrival as the bus doesn't make Tuolumne Meadows until 10:30 or so and you'd risk loby Trailfrogs - General Discussion