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How to get fromCalifornia to Yosemite National Parkby train, bus, car, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), or bus (Amtrak)

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There are 4 ways to get from California to Yosemite National Park by train, bus, car, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), or bus (Amtrak)

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  1. Train, bus, drive

    best
    1. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Via Princessatrain train
    2. Take the bus from Golden Valley Park & Ride to Mammoth Mountain Innbus bus
    3. Drive from Mammoth Mountain Inn to Yosemite National Parkcar car
    8h 18m
    $440–449

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Fresno Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0810 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Fresno Amtrak to Mariposa Grovebus bus Fresno HWY 41
    8h 25m
    $55–85

  3. Drive 311.4 mi

    1. Drive from Los Angeles to Yosemite Welcome Centercar car 311.4 mi
    5h 53m
    $57–83

  4. Bus via Los Angeles

    1. Take the bus from Los Angeles to Fresnobus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    2. Take the bus from Fresno Amtrak to Mariposa Grovebus bus Fresno HWY 41
    8h 34m
    $99–129

California to Yosemite National Park by bus and foot

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration8h 25mAverage Duration
Ticket$55Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 389.6 mi
  • Duration: 8h 18m

What companies run services between California, USA and Yosemite National Park, CA, USA?

You can take a bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Mariposa Grove via Fresno Bus Station, Fresno Amtrak, and Mariposa Grove in around 8h 25m.

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