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How to get fromBanff to Yosemite National Parkby shuttle, plane, bus, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), train, or car

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There are 7 ways to get from Banff to Yosemite National Park by shuttle, plane, bus, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), train, or car

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  1. Shuttle, fly to Fresno Yosemite International Airport, bus

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    1. Take a shuttle bus from Banff, AB to Calgary Airportshuttle bus
    2. Fly from Calgary International Airport (YYC) to Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT)plane plane YYC - FAT
    3. Take the bus from Fresno Yosemite International Airport to Mariposa Grovebus bus
    12h 1m
    $151–490

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Banff to Vancouverbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Vancouver to Seattle Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Seattle Bus Station to Sacramento Bus Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Merced Bus Stopbus bus
    5. Take the bus from Merced Transpo to Curry Villagebus bus
    43h 23m
    $251–483

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Banff to Vancouvertrain train
    2. Take the bus from Vancouver to Seattle Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Seattle Bus Station to Sacramento Bus Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Merced Bus Stopbus bus
    5. Take the bus from Merced Transpo to Yosemite Valley Lodge/Laurel Cottagebus bus
    2d 21h

  4. Drive 1,211.7 mi

    1. Drive from Banff to Yosemite Toulumne Meadows Visitor Centercar car 1,211.7 mi
    24h 11m
    $278–401

  5. Shuttle, fly to Bishop Airport, bus

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Banff, AB to Calgary Airportshuttle bus
    2. Fly from Calgary International Airport (YYC) to Bishop Airport (BIH)plane plane YYC - BIH
    3. Take the bus from Bishop Airport to Tavern Rd / Old Mammoth Rdbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Mammoth Lakes Park & Ride to Crane Flat Gas Stationbus bus
    16h 48m
    $196–640

  6. Shuttle, fly to Reno/Tahoe International Airport, bus

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Banff, AB to Calgary Airportshuttle bus
    2. Fly from Calgary International Airport (YYC) to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO)plane plane YYC - RNO
    3. Take the bus from Reno - Tahoe International Airport to Tavern Rd / Old Mammoth Rdbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Mammoth Lakes Park & Ride to Crane Flat Gas Stationbus bus
    16h 35m
    $197–572

  7. Bus via Kelowna Airport (YLW)

    1. Take the bus from Banff to Kelowna Airportbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Kelowna Airport to Vancouver, BC - Pacific Central Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Vancouver to Seattle Tacoma Intl Airportbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Seattle Tacoma Intl Airport to Sacramento Bus Stationbus bus
    5. Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Merced Bus Stopbus bus
    6. Take the bus from Merced Transpo to Yosemite Valley Lodge/Laurel Cottagebus bus
    46h 18m
    $296–484

Banff to Yosemite National Park by bus and foot

Calendar8Weekly Services
Duration43h 23mAverage Duration
Ticket$251Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,181.4 mi
  • Duration: 12h 1m

What companies run services between Banff, AB, Canada and Yosemite National Park, CA, USA?

You can take a bus from Banff to Curry Village via Vancouver, Seattle Bus Station, Sacramento Bus Station, Merced Transpo, and Curry Village in around 43h 23m.

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