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How to get fromDes Moines to Yosemite National Parkby plane, bus, bus (Greyhound), train, or car

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There are 7 ways to get from Des Moines to Yosemite National Park by plane, bus, bus (Greyhound), train, or car

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  1. Fly to Fresno Yosemite International Airport, bus

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    1. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT)plane plane DSM - FAT
    2. Take the bus from Fresno Yosemite International Airport to Mariposa Grovebus bus
    8h 53m
    $208–841

  2. Bus via Omaha

    1. Take the bus from Des Moines to Omaha, NEbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Omaha, NE to Denverbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Denver Union Station to Sparks Transit Centerbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Reno - RTC Centennial Plaza Bay "O" - 1421 Victorian Avenue, Sparks, NV 89431 to Tavern Rd / Old Mammoth Rdbus bus 395
    5. Take the bus from Mammoth Lakes Park & Ride to Curry Villagebus bus
    44h 1m
    $382–595

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Des Moines to Kansas City Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from Kansas City to Los Angelestrain train
    3. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Fresno Bus Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Fresno Amtrak to Mariposa Grovebus bus
    2d 2h
    $631–1,342

  4. Drive 1,617.4 mi

    1. Drive from Des Moines to Yosemite Toulumne Meadows Visitor Centercar car 1,617.4 mi
    25h 47m
    $296–427

  5. Fly to Bishop Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Bishop Airport (BIH)plane plane DSM - BIH
    2. Take the bus from Bishop Airport to Tavern Rd / Old Mammoth Rdbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Mammoth Lakes Park & Ride to Crane Flat Gas Stationbus bus
    11h 17m
    $233–861

  6. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Des Moines to Denver Union Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Denver Union Station to Sparks Transit Centerbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Reno - RTC Centennial Plaza Bay "O" - 1421 Victorian Avenue, Sparks, NV 89431 to Tavern Rd / Old Mammoth Rdbus bus 395
    4. Take the bus from Mammoth Lakes Park & Ride to Crane Flat Gas Stationbus bus
    44h 31m
    $321–567

  7. Bus, train, drive

    1. Take the bus from Des Moines to Galesburgbus bus
    2. Take the train from Galesburg Amtrak Station to Renotrain train
    3. Take the bus from Reno - RTC Centennial Plaza Bay "O" - 1421 Victorian Avenue, Sparks, NV 89431 to Bridgeport - 121 Emigrant Streetbus bus 395
    4. Drive from Bridgeport - 121 Emigrant Street to Yosemite National Parkcar car
    2d 5h
    $663–1,507

Des Moines to Yosemite National Park by bus and foot

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration44h 1mAverage Duration
Ticket$382Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,501.6 mi
  • Duration: 8h 53m

What companies run services between Des Moines, IA, USA and Yosemite National Park, CA, USA?

You can take a bus from Des Moines to Curry Village via Omaha, NE, Denver Union Station, Sparks Transit Center, Reno - RTC Centennial Plaza Bay "O" - 1421 Victorian Avenue, Sparks, NV 89431, Tavern Rd / Old Mammoth Rd, Mammoth Lakes Park & Ride, and Curry Village in around 44h 1m.

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