From Chiang Mai:
Public buses depart daily from Arcade bus station. Approx 4.5 hr journey time. Fan buses depart at 8.00, 13.30, 15.00, 20.00, and 21.00. Air con buses depart at 11.00 and 21.00.
From Mae Hong Son:
Public buses depart daily from Mae Hong Son bus station. Approx 4 hours journey time. Fan buses depart at 06.00, 08.00, 12.30, 14.00, and 20.00. Air con buses depart at 10.30 and 21.00.
From Bangkok:
Take the overnight bus to Mae Hong Son, which stops at Mae Sariang. Approx 12 hrs journey time. Air con (VIP) buses depart at 15.00 and 18.00. Fan buses depart at 20.45.