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How to get fromBakersfield to Yosemite Valleyby bus, car, plane, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound, Amtrak), or bus (Greyhound)

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There are 5 ways to get from Bakersfield to Yosemite Valley by bus, car, plane, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound, Amtrak), or bus (Greyhound)

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  1. Bus via Merced

    best
    1. Take the bus from Bakersfield, CA to Mercedbus bus Nogales
    2. Take the bus from Merced Transpo to Curry Villagebus bus Merced HWY 140
    6h 7m
    $72–94

  2. Drive  200.9 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Bakersfield to Yosemite Valleycar car 200.9 mi
    3h 57m
    $37–53

  3. Fly, bus

    1. Fly from Meadows Field Airport (BFL) to Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT)plane plane BFL - FAT
    2. Take the bus from Fresno Yosemite International Airport to Curry Villagebus bus
    7h 41m
    $99–358

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Bakersfield Train Station to Fresno Bus Stationbus bus FlixBus 2006 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Fresno Amtrak to Curry Villagebus bus Fresno HWY 41
    6h 22m
    $49–60

  5. Bus via Bakersfield Train Station

    1. Take the bus from Bakersfield Train Station to Merced Bus Stopbus bus Greyhound US0810
    2. Take the bus from Merced Transpo to Curry Villagebus bus Merced HWY 140
    7h 20m
    $55–69

Bakersfield to Yosemite Valley by bus

Calendar9Weekly Buses
Duration6h 7mAverage Duration
Ticket$72Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 248.9 mi
  • Duration: 6h 7m

What companies run services between Bakersfield, CA, USA and Yosemite Valley, CA, USA?

You can take a bus from Bakersfield, CA to Curry Village via Merced and Merced Transpo in around 6h 7m.

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