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

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There are 5 ways to get from California to Yosemite Valley by train, bus, car, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), bus (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 Valleycar car
    8h 51m
    $454–470

  2. Drive  310.2 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Los Angeles to Yosemite Valleycar car 310.2 mi
    5h 50m
    $57–82

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Fresno Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0810 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Fresno Amtrak to Curry Villagebus bus Fresno HWY 41
    9h 7m
    $65–87

  4. Bus via Los Angeles Downtown

    1. Take the bus from Los Angeles Downtown to Fresno Bus Stationbus bus FlixBus 2006 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Fresno Amtrak to Curry Villagebus bus Fresno HWY 41
    9h 12m
    $65–81

  5. 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 Curry Villagebus bus Fresno HWY 41
    9h 16m
    $85–108

California to Yosemite Valley by bus

Calendar14Weekly Buses
Duration9h 7mAverage Duration
Ticket$65Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 425.8 mi
  • Duration: 8h 51m

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

You can take a bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Curry Village via Fresno Bus Station and Fresno Amtrak in around 9h 7m.

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