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

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There are 9 ways to get from Costa Mesa to Yosemite National Park by train, bus, car, plane, bus (Greyhound), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), or bus (Flixbus)

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  1. Train, bus, drive

    best
    1. Take the train from Santa Ana to Los Angelestrain train
    2. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Via Princessatrain train
    3. Take the bus from Golden Valley Park & Ride to Mammoth Mountain Innbus bus
    4. Drive from Mammoth Mountain Inn to Yosemite National Parkcar car
    11h 31m
    $451–474

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Santa Ana Bus Stop to Fresno Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0831
    2. Take the bus from Fresno Amtrak to Mariposa Grovebus bus Fresno HWY 41
    11h 50m
    $59–99

  3. Drive 349.4 mi

    1. Drive from Costa Mesa to Yosemite Welcome Centercar car 349.4 mi
    6h 38m
    $64–93

  4. Train to Los Angeles International Airport, fly to Fresno Yosemite International Airport, bus

    1. Take the train from Santa Ana to Los Angelestrain train
    2. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT)plane plane LAX - FAT
    3. Take the bus from Fresno Yosemite International Airport to Mariposa Grovebus bus
    8h 40m
    $429–708

  5. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Santa Ana to Los Angelestrain train
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles to Fresnobus bus
    3. Take the bus from Fresno Amtrak to Mariposa Grovebus bus
    11h 43m
    $109–157

  6. Bus via Los Angeles

    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
    12h 28m
    $61–100

  7. Bus via Los Angeles #2

    1. Take the bus from Los Angeles Downtown to Fresno Bus Stationbus bus FlixBus 2006
    2. Take the bus from Fresno Amtrak to Mariposa Grovebus bus Fresno HWY 41
    12h 33m
    $61–90

  8. Train to San Diego International Airport, fly to Fresno Yosemite International Airport, bus

    1. Take the train from Irvine to San Diego Old Town Transportation Centertrain train
    2. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT)plane plane SAN - FAT
    3. Take the bus from Fresno Yosemite International Airport to Mariposa Grovebus bus
    9h 11m
    $121–447

  9. Train to Los Angeles International Airport, fly to Merced Municipal Airport, bus

    1. Take the train from Santa Ana to Los Angelestrain train
    2. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Merced Municipal Airport (MCE)plane plane LAX - MCE
    3. Take the bus from Merced Airport to Curry Villagebus bus
    10h 11m
    $110–234

Costa Mesa to Yosemite National Park by bus, train, and foot

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration11h 43mAverage Duration
Ticket$109Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 432.7 mi
  • Duration: 11h 31m

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

You can take a bus from Oc Fair-Yellow Gate to Mariposa Grove via The Depot At Santa Ana Dock 9, Santa Ana Bus Stop, Fresno Bus Station, Fresno Amtrak, and Mariposa Grove in around 11h 50m.

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