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

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

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  1. Train, bus, drive

    best
    1. Take the train from San Juan Capistrano Amtrak Station 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 52m
    $459–491

  2. Bus via Long Beach

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Pacific Coast-Golden Lantern to 7Th-Channelbus bus 1
    2. Take the bus from Long Beach Downtown Transit Gallery to Fresno Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Fresno Amtrak to Mariposa Grovebus bus
    13h 46m
    $61–91

  3. Drive 367.8 mi

    1. Drive from Dana Point to Yosemite Welcome Centercar car 367.8 mi
    6h 56m
    $68–97

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

    1. Take the train from San Juan Capistrano Amtrak Station 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
    8h 51m
    $133–477

  5. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from San Juan Capistrano Amtrak Station to Los Angelestrain train
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Fresno Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Fresno Amtrak to Mariposa Grovebus bus
    12h 4m
    $72–129

  6. Bus

    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
    13h 33m
    $70–113

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

    1. Take the train from San Juan Capistrano Amtrak Station 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
    9h 5m
    $437–725

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

    1. Take the train from San Juan Capistrano Amtrak Station 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 36m
    $118–251

  9. Fly John Wayne Airport Orange County to Sacramento International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF)plane plane SNA - SMF
    2. Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Merced Bus Stopbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Merced Transpo to Curry Villagebus bus
    11h 21m
    $347–951

Dana Point to Yosemite National Park by bus, train, and foot

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration12h 4mAverage Duration
Ticket$72Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 449.3 mi
  • Duration: 11h 52m

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

You can take a bus from Golden Lantern-La Cresta to Mariposa Grove via Tustin Metrolink Station-Dock 8, Tustin, Santa Ana, Santa Ana Bus Stop, Fresno Bus Station, Fresno Amtrak, and Mariposa Grove in around 13h 33m.

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