There are 9 ways to get from Flagstaff to Yosemite Valley by bus, train, car, plane or shuttle
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Recommended option
Bus, train • 19h 34m
Cheapest option
Bus • 20h 49m
7 alternative options
Bus via Fresno • 22h 19m
Drive • 11h 30m
Fly Flagstaff to Reno, bus, drive • 11h 10m
Fly Flagstaff to Fresno, train, bus • 12h 1m
Fly Flagstaff to San Jose, train, bus • 14h 38m
Flagstaff to Yosemite Valley by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Flagstaff to Yosemite Valley is to bus which costs $120 - $190 and takes 20h 49m.
The fastest way to get from Flagstaff to Yosemite Valley is to fly and bus and drive which takes 11h 10m and costs $290 - $1,100.
No, there is no direct bus from Flagstaff to Yosemite Valley. However, there are services departing from Flagstaff and arriving at Curry Village via 29th Av & Bell Rd, Phoenix, AZ and Merced Transpo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 20h 49m.
The distance between Flagstaff and Yosemite Valley is 815 miles. The road distance is 686 miles.
The best way to get from Flagstaff to Yosemite Valley without a car is to bus and train which takes 19h 34m and costs .
It takes approximately 19h 34m to get from Flagstaff to Yosemite Valley, including transfers.
Flagstaff to Yosemite Valley bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Flagstaff station.
Flagstaff to Yosemite Valley bus services, operated by Yosemite Area Regional Transportation, arrive at Curry Village station.
Yes, the driving distance between Flagstaff to Yosemite Valley is 686 miles. It takes approximately 11h 30m to drive from Flagstaff to Yosemite Valley.
There are 219+ hotels available in Yosemite Valley. Prices start at $136 USD per night.
- Distance: 815.2 miles
- Duration: 19h 34m
What companies run services between Flagstaff, AZ, USA and Yosemite Valley, CA, USA?
You can take a bus from Flagstaff to Yosemite Valley via North Phoenix Metro Center Transit Station, 29th Av & Bell Rd, 27th Av & McDowell Rd, Phoenix, AZ, Merced, and Merced Transpo in around 20h 49m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Flagstaff to Reno via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 44m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $250 - $950
Flights from Flagstaff to Fresno via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 6m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $230 - $850
Flights from Flagstaff to Fresno via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 14m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $300 - $1,100
Flights from Flagstaff to Fresno via Phoenix, San Diego
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 38m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $180 - $850
Flights from Phoenix to Reno
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $170 - $700
Flights from Phoenix to Fresno
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 47m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $290 - $700
Flights from Phoenix to Fresno via San Diego
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 48m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $220 - $1,000
Flights from Flagstaff to San Jose via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $380 - $800
Flights from Flagstaff to San Jose via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 8h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $380 - $800
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Phoenix to Reno
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 52m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150 - $550
Flights from Phoenix to Reno via Las Vegas
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 48m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $150 - $550
Flights from Phoenix to Reno via San Jose
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- When
- Monday, Thursday and Friday
- Estimated price
- $170 - $600
Flights from Phoenix to Fresno via Las Vegas
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 58m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $140 - $470
- Website
- alaskaair.com
Flights from Flagstaff to Reno via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 44m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $250 - $950
Flights from Flagstaff to Fresno via Phoenix, San Diego
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 38m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $180 - $850
Flights from Phoenix to Reno
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $170 - $700
Flights from Phoenix to Fresno via San Diego
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 48m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $220 - $1,000
Flights from Flagstaff to San Jose via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $380 - $800
Amtrak is a rail service that connects the US and three Canadian provinces. Covering 21,000 route miles (34,000km) Amtrak operates more than 300 trains daily. These medium and long distance intercity services operate at speeds of up to 240km/h, to more than 500 destinations. Founded in 1971, it is based in Washington, D.C. and offers four classes of travel: First Class, Sleeper, Business and Coach. Ticket fares are divided into five subclasses: Saver, Value, Flexible, Business and Premium. Amtrak trains are known for their wide seats, plug-in power, big windows and storage capabilities.
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Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Bakersfield to Merced
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 1m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $7 - $95
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Child Coach - Advance Purchase
- $7 - $35
- Child Coach - short notice
- $22 - $35
- Child Business Class - advance purchase
- $17 - $60
- Child Business Class - short notice
- $19 - $60
- Coach Seat - Advance Purchase
- $25 - $45
- Business Seat - advance purchase
- $35 - $120
- Business Seat - short notice
- $40 - $110
- Coach Seat - short notice
- $21 - $95
Train from Fresno to Merced
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $2 - $70
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Child Coach - Advance Purchase
- $2 - $19
- Child Coach - short notice
- $10 - $22
- Child Business Class - advance purchase
- $11 - $40
- Child Business Class - short notice
- $13 - $45
- Coach Seat - Advance Purchase
- $16 - $27
- Business Seat - advance purchase
- $25 - $80
- Business Seat - short notice
- $30 - $65
- Coach Seat - short notice
- $9 - $70
Train from Santa Clara Amtrak to Stockton
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 7m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $3 - $75
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Child Coach - Advance Purchase
- $3 - $22
- Child Coach - short notice
- $13 - $24
- Child Business Class - advance purchase
- $13 - $45
- Child Business Class - short notice
- $14 - $45
- Coach Seat - Advance Purchase
- $18 - $29
- Business Seat - advance purchase
- $28 - $90
- Business Seat - short notice
- $30 - $70
- Coach Seat - short notice
- $11 - $75
Train from Stockton to Merced
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $2 - $70
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Child Coach - Advance Purchase
- $2 - $20
- Child Coach - short notice
- $11 - $22
- Child Business Class - advance purchase
- $12 - $40
- Child Business Class - short notice
- $13 - $45
- Coach Seat - Advance Purchase
- $17 - $28
- Business Seat - advance purchase
- $26 - $85
- Business Seat - short notice
- $30 - $65
- Coach Seat - short notice
- $9 - $70
- Phone
- 1800-411-7245
- Website
- acerail.com
Train from Santa Clara Amtrak Station to Stockton- Robert J Cabral Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 7m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $14 - $18
- Website
- ACE
Greyhound is a leading bus company based in Dallas, Texas, serving over 3800 destinations across North America, Mexico and Canada. Greyhound carries around 18 million passengers a year who travel 5.4 billion miles (8.6 billion km) a year on their fleet of around 1700 vehicles. For travel flexibility, you can board or get off a Greyhound bus at official Greyhound stations, partner stations and curbside stops. There are around 230 Greyhound stations across the US where you can both catch your bus and buy tickets, that are also available on the official website and via the mobile app.
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Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Flagstaff Bus Station to Las Vegas S Strip Transit Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30 - $75
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Amtrak is a rail service that connects the US and three Canadian provinces. Covering 21,000 route miles (34,000km) Amtrak operates more than 300 trains daily. These medium and long distance intercity services operate at speeds of up to 240km/h, to more than 500 destinations. Founded in 1971, it is based in Washington, D.C. and offers four classes of travel: First Class, Sleeper, Business and Coach. Ticket fares are divided into five subclasses: Saver, Value, Flexible, Business and Premium. Amtrak trains are known for their wide seats, plug-in power, big windows and storage capabilities.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from Las Vegas Amtrak Bus Stop to Bakersfield
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 47m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Bus from Flagstaff to North Phoenix Metro Center Transit Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 877-989-2787
- Website
- yarts.com
Bus from Merced Amtrak to Curry Village
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 36m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $14 - $22
- Summer schedules at
- Yarts
Bus from Merced Transpo to Curry Village
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 46m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $15 - $23
- Summer schedules at
- Yarts
- Phone
- +1 (800) 888-2749
- Website
- arizonashuttle.com
Bus from Flagstaff Amtrak to Denny's Restaurant
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $45 - $60
- Book at
- https://www.arizonashuttle.com
Bus from University North to Denny's Restaurant
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $45 - $60
- Book at
- https://www.arizonashuttle.com
- Phone
- +1 833 766 3553
- centelusa@hotmail.com
- Website
- tufesainternacional.com
Bus from Phoenix, AZ to Merced
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 5m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $95 - $140
- Schedules at
- tufesainternacional.com
- Phone
- +52 644 410 2444
- atencionaclientes@tufesa.com.mx
- Website
- tufesa.com.mx
Bus from Phoenix to Merced
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 50m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $65 - $100
- Schedules at
- tufesa.com.mx
Bus from Phoenix to Fresno
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $65 - $95
- Schedules at
- tufesa.com.mx
Bus from Fresno to Merced
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $5 - $19
- Schedules at
- tufesa.com.mx
- Phone
- +1 760-872-1901
- info@estransit.com
- Website
- estransit.com
Bus from Reno-Tahoe International Airport to Lee Vining - Chevron, 51557 US 395
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 1m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $20 - $40
- Website
- Eastern Sierra Transit Authority
- Adults 16-60
- $20 - $40
- Riders 60+, disabled, and Youth 5-15
- $20 - $35
- Phone
- +1-480-710-3441
- airportshuttlephoenix@gmail.com
- Website
- airportshuttleofphoenix.com
Shuttle from Flagstaff Amtrak to Sky Harbor International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- On demand
- Estimated price
- $183
- Website
- https://www.airportshuttleofphoenix.com
- Book at
- https://www.airportshuttleofphoenix.com
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