There are 4 ways to get from California City to Yosemite National Park by bus, car, bus (Amtrak, Greyhound, Flixbus), or bus (Amtrak, Greyhound)
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Bus, drive
best- Take the bus from Mojave - Carl's Jr., 44812 Sierra Highway to Bishop - Vons/Kmart, 1200 N. Main Streetbus 395
- Take the bus from Bishop - Vons/Kmart, 1200 N. Main Street to Tavern Rd / Old Mammoth Rdbus Mmx / ...
- Drive from Tavern Rd / Old Mammoth Rd to Yosemite National Parkcar
8h 29m$52–82Drive 248 mi
cheapest- Drive from California City to Yosemite Toulumne Meadows Visitor Centercar 248 mi
4h 41m$46–66Bus
- Take the bus from Carl's Jr./Inyo St. to Bakersfield Amtrakbus 100
- Take the bus from Bakersfield Train Station to Fresno Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Fresno Amtrak to Mariposa Grovebus
10h 21m$63–115Bus via Delano
- Take the bus from Carl's Jr./Inyo St. to Bakersfield Amtrakbus 100
- Take the bus from Bakersfield Train Station to Delano Bus Stopbus
- Take the bus from Delano Bus Stop to Fresno Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Fresno Amtrak to Mariposa Grovebus
11h 21m$62–92
California City to Yosemite National Park by bus and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from California City to Yosemite National Park is to drive which costs $45 - $70 and takes 4h 41m.
The fastest way to get from California City to Yosemite National Park is to drive which takes 4h 41m and costs $45 - $70.
No, there is no direct bus from California City to Yosemite National Park. However, there are services departing from Aspen Mall/82nd St. and arriving at Mariposa Grove via Carl's Jr./Inyo St., Bakersfield Train Station and Fresno Amtrak. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 21m.
The distance between California City and Yosemite National Park is 305 miles. The road distance is 249.4 miles.
The best way to get from California City to Yosemite National Park without a car is to bus which takes 10h 21m and costs $60 - $120.
It takes approximately 8h 29m to get from California City to Yosemite National Park, including transfers.
California City to Yosemite National Park bus services, operated by Kern Transit, depart from Carl's Jr./Inyo St. station.
California City to Yosemite National Park bus services, operated by Kern Transit, arrive at Bakersfield Amtrak station.
Yes, the driving distance between California City to Yosemite National Park is 249 miles. It takes approximately 4h 41m to drive from California City to Yosemite National Park.
There are 273+ hotels available in Yosemite National Park.
What companies run services between California City, CA, USA and Yosemite National Park, CA, USA?
You can take a bus from Aspen Mall/82nd St. to Mariposa Grove via Carl's Jr./Inyo St., Bakersfield Amtrak, Bakersfield Train Station, Fresno Bus Station, Fresno Amtrak, and Mariposa Grove in around 10h 21m.
- Phone
- +1 760-872-1901
- [email protected]
- Website
- Eastern Sierra Transit Authority
Bus from Mojave - Carl's Jr., 44812 Sierra Highway to Bishop - Vons/Kmart, 1200 N. Main Street
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $30–50
- Website
- Eastern Sierra Transit Authority
Bus from Bishop - Vons/Kmart, 1200 N. Main Street to Tavern Rd / Old Mammoth Rd
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $8–12
- Website
- Eastern Sierra Transit Authority
- Phone
- 800-323-2396
- Website
- Kern Transit
Bus from Carl's Jr./Inyo St. to Bakersfield Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 52m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $3–5
- Website
- Kern Transit
- Schedules at
- Kern Transit Schedules
Bus from Carl's Jr./Inyo St. to Bakersfield Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 52m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $3–5
- Website
- Kern Transit
- Schedules at
- Kern Transit Schedules
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Carl's Jr./Inyo St. to Bakersfield Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $22–35
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Bakersfield Train Station to Fresno Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 24m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–55
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Carl's Jr./Inyo St. to Bakersfield Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $22–35
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Bakersfield Train Station to Fresno Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $16–35
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Bakersfield Train Station to Delano Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $4–10
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Delano Bus Stop to Fresno Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $11–22
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Bakersfield Train Station to Fresno Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $16–28
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Fresno Amtrak to Mariposa Grove
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $22
- Website
- Yosemite Area Regional Transportation
Bus from Fresno Amtrak to Mariposa Grove
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $22
- Website
- Yosemite Area Regional Transportation
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