There are 6 ways to get from El Centro to Yosemite National Park by bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), car, bus, plane, bus (Flixbus, Amtrak), or train
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus
best- Take the bus from El Centro Bus Stop to Los Angeles Union Stationbus
- Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Fresno Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Fresno Amtrak to Mariposa Grovebus
13h 35m$84–148Fly from Imperial County Airport, bus
cheapest- Fly from Imperial County Airport (IPL) to Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT)plane IPL - FAT
- Take the bus from Fresno Yosemite International Airport to Mariposa Grovebus
9h 9m$69–290Drive 490.2 mi
- Drive from El Centro to Yosemite Toulumne Meadows Visitor Centercar 490.2 mi
8h 50m$90–130Bus to San Diego International Airport, fly, bus
- Take the bus from El Centro Bus Stop to San Diego Greyhound Bus Stopbus
- Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT)plane SAN - FAT
- Take the bus from Fresno Yosemite International Airport to Mariposa Grovebus
8h 41m$128–463Bus via Los Angeles
- Take the bus from El Centro Bus Stop to Los Angeles Union Station Arrivalsbus
- Take the bus from Los Angeles to Fresnobus
- Take the bus from Fresno Amtrak to Mariposa Grovebus
13h 43m$131–188Bus, train, drive
- Take the bus from El Centro Bus Stop to El Cajon Transit Centerbus
- Take the train from San Diego Old Town Transportation Center to Los Angelestrain
- Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Via Princessatrain
- Take the bus from Golden Valley Park & Ride to Mammoth Mountain Innbus
- Drive from Mammoth Mountain Inn to Yosemite National Parkcar
15h 47m$491–578
El Centro to Yosemite National Park by bus and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from El Centro to Yosemite National Park is to bus which costs $80 - $150 and takes 13h 35m.
The fastest way to get from El Centro to Yosemite National Park is to bus and fly which takes 8h 41m and costs $120 - $470.
No, there is no direct bus from El Centro to Yosemite National Park. However, there are services departing from El Centro Bus Stop and arriving at Mariposa Grove via Los Angeles Union Station and Fresno Amtrak. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 35m.
The distance between El Centro and Yosemite National Park is 510 miles. The road distance is 493.1 miles.
The best way to get from El Centro to Yosemite National Park without a car is to bus which takes 13h 35m and costs $80 - $150.
It takes approximately 13h 35m to get from El Centro to Yosemite National Park, including transfers.
El Centro to Yosemite National Park bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from El Centro Bus Stop station.
El Centro to Yosemite National Park bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Los Angeles Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between El Centro to Yosemite National Park is 493 miles. It takes approximately 8h 50m to drive from El Centro to Yosemite National Park.
There are 274+ hotels available in Yosemite National Park.
What companies run services between El Centro, CA, USA and Yosemite National Park, CA, USA?
You can take a bus from El Centro Bus Stop to Mariposa Grove via Los Angeles Union Station, Fresno Bus Station, Fresno Amtrak, and Mariposa Grove in around 13h 35m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from San Diego International Airport to Fresno Yosemite International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–270
Flights from San Diego International Airport to Fresno Yosemite International Airport via Las Vegas
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- $50–300
Flights from Imperial County Airport to Fresno Yosemite International Airport via Los Angeles, Las Vegas
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 20m
- When
- Tuesday to Friday
- Estimated price
- $55–310
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from San Diego International Airport to Fresno Yosemite International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–410
Flights from Imperial County Airport to Fresno Yosemite International Airport via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 11m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–310
- Website
- alaskaair.com
Flights from San Diego International Airport to Fresno Yosemite International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–410
- Website
- united.com
Flights from San Diego International Airport to Fresno Yosemite International Airport via Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 27m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $40–270
Flights from Imperial County Airport to Fresno Yosemite International Airport via Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 50m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–260
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from San Diego Old Town Transportation Center to Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 47m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $35–85
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- (800) 371-LINK (5465)
- Website
- Metrolink Trains
Train from L.A. Union Station to Via Princessa
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $8–12
- Website
- Metrolink Trains
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from El Centro Bus Stop to Los Angeles Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $30–60
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Fresno Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 5m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $35–60
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from El Centro Bus Stop to Los Angeles Union Station Arrivals
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 9m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $30–60
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from El Centro Bus Stop to Los Angeles Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 50m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $30–65
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Fresno Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $30–65
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from El Centro Bus Stop to San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $17–35
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from El Centro Bus Stop to El Cajon Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $15–29
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Fresno Amtrak to Mariposa Grove
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $22
- Website
- Yosemite Area Regional Transportation
Bus from Fresno Yosemite International Airport to Mariposa Grove
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $20
- Website
- Yosemite Area Regional Transportation
Bus from Fresno Amtrak to Mariposa Grove
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $22
- Website
- Yosemite Area Regional Transportation
Bus from Fresno Yosemite International Airport to Mariposa Grove
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $20
- Website
- Yosemite Area Regional Transportation
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Los Angeles to Fresno
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 44m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $75–110
- Website
- Amtrak
- [email protected]
- Website
- CCSC Recreation & Social Club
Bus from Golden Valley Park & Ride to Mammoth Mountain Inn
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- Frequency
- On demand
- Estimated price
- $419
- Schedules at
- CCSC Recreation & Social Club
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