Germantown to Yosemite Valley - 9 ways to travel via train, subway, and plane

There are 9 ways to get from Germantown to Yosemite Valley by subway, plane, car, train or bus

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

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Subway to Washington Dulles, fly to Bishop, drive • 13h 41m

Take the subway from Metro Center, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Center Platform to Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platform
Fly from Washington Dulles (IAD) to Bishop (BIH) IAD - BIH
Drive from Bishop to Yosemite Valley

Cheapest option

Fly Reagan Washington to Fresno, train, bus • 16h 37m

Fly from Reagan Washington (DCA) to Fresno (FAT) DCA - FAT
Take the train from Fresno to Merced
Take the bus from Merced Amtrak to Curry Village

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Subway to Washington Dulles, fly to Sacramento, train, bus • 16h 2m

Take the subway from Metro Center, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Center Platform to Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platform
Fly from Washington Dulles (IAD) to Sacramento (SMF) IAD - SMF
Take the train from Sacramento to Merced
Take the bus from Merced Amtrak to Curry Village

Subway to Washington Dulles, fly to Fresno, train, bus • 17h 10m

Take the subway from Metro Center, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Center Platform to Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platform
Fly from Washington Dulles (IAD) to Fresno (FAT) IAD - FAT
Take the train from Fresno to Merced
Take the bus from Merced Amtrak to Curry Village

Fly Reagan Washington to San Francisco, BART, train, bus • 16h 57m

Fly from Reagan Washington (DCA) to San Francisco (SFO) DCA - SFO
Take the BART from San Francisco International Airport to Richmond
Take the train from Richmond to Merced
Take the bus from Merced Amtrak to Curry Village

Subway to Washington Dulles, fly to San Francisco, BART, train, bus • 17h 17m

Take the subway from Metro Center, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Center Platform to Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platform
Fly from Washington Dulles (IAD) to San Francisco (SFO) IAD - SFO
Take the BART from San Francisco International Airport to Richmond
Take the train from Richmond to Merced
Take the bus from Merced Amtrak to Curry Village

Bus • 3 days 0h

Take the bus from Dulles International Airport to Charlottesville, VA
Take the bus from Charlottesville Union Station to Nashville Bus Station
Take the bus from Nashville Bus Station to Dallas Bus Station
Take the bus from Dallas Bus Station to Los Angeles Union Station
Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Merced Bus Stop
Take the bus from Merced Transpo to Curry Village

Train, bus • 3 days 4h

Take the train from Rockville Amtrak to Chicago Union Station
Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Sacramento
Take the train from Sacramento to Merced
Take the bus from Merced Amtrak to Curry Village

Drive • 44h 13m

Drive from Germantown to Yosemite Valley 2757.8 miles

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Germantown to Yosemite Valley by train and bus

7 Weekly Services

3 days 4h Average Duration

$145 Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Germantown to Yosemite Valley?

The cheapest way to get from Germantown to Yosemite Valley is to fly and train and bus which costs $130 - $600 and takes 16h 37m.

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What is the fastest way to get from Germantown to Yosemite Valley?

The fastest way to get from Germantown to Yosemite Valley is to subway and fly and drive which takes 13h 41m and costs $330 - $1,100.

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How far is it from Germantown to Yosemite Valley?

The distance between Germantown and Yosemite Valley is 2415 miles. The road distance is 2757.8 miles.

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How do I travel from Germantown to Yosemite Valley without a car?

The best way to get from Germantown to Yosemite Valley without a car is to bus which takes 3 days 0h and costs $440 - $850.

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How long does it take to get from Germantown to Yosemite Valley?

It takes approximately 13h 41m to get from Germantown to Yosemite Valley, including transfers.

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Can I drive from Germantown to Yosemite Valley?

Yes, the driving distance between Germantown to Yosemite Valley is 2758 miles. It takes approximately 44h 13m to drive from Germantown to Yosemite Valley.

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Where can I stay near Yosemite Valley?

There are 219+ hotels available in Yosemite Valley. Prices start at $136 USD per night.

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Distance: 2415 miles
Duration: 13h 41m

What companies run services between Germantown, MD, USA and Yosemite Valley, CA, USA?

You can take a bus from Germantown to Yosemite Valley via Dulles International Airport, Charlottesville Union Station, Nashville Bus Station, Dallas Bus Station, Los Angeles Union Station, Merced Bus Stop, and Merced Transpo in around 3 days 0h.

Airlines

United Airlines

Website: united.com

Flights from Washington Dulles to Bishop via Denver

Ave. Duration: 8h 48m
When: Every day
Estimated price: $300 - $1,000

Flights from Washington Dulles to Bishop via San Francisco

Ave. Duration: 10h 32m
When: Every day
Estimated price: $330 - $1,100

Flights from Reagan Washington to Fresno via Chicago O'Hare

Ave. Duration: 7h 41m
When: Wednesday
Estimated price: $240 - $800

Flights from Reagan Washington to Fresno via Denver

Ave. Duration: 7h 50m
When: Every day
Estimated price: $110 - $470

Flights from Washington Dulles to Sacramento

Ave. Duration: 5h 54m
When: Every day
Estimated price: $210 - $700

Flights from Washington Dulles to Sacramento via Denver

Ave. Duration: 8h 3m
When: Every day
Estimated price: $210 - $700

Flights from Washington Dulles to Sacramento via Chicago O'Hare

Ave. Duration: 8h 41m
When: Every day
Estimated price: $210 - $700

Flights from Washington Dulles to Fresno via Denver

Ave. Duration: 7h 43m
When: Every day
Estimated price: $230 - $750

Flights from Washington Dulles to Fresno via Chicago O'Hare

Ave. Duration: 8h 23m
When: Wednesday
Estimated price: $230 - $750

Flights from Washington Dulles to Fresno via Los Angeles

Ave. Duration: 10h 12m
When: Every day
Estimated price: $240 - $800

Flights from Reagan Washington to San Francisco

Ave. Duration: 6h 14m
When: Every day
Estimated price: $310 - $1,100

Flights from Reagan Washington to San Francisco via Denver

Ave. Duration: 9h 33m
When: Every day
Estimated price: $310 - $1,100

Flights from Washington Dulles to San Francisco

Ave. Duration: 5h 59m
When: Every day
Estimated price: $200 - $900

Flights from Washington Dulles to San Francisco via Denver

Ave. Duration: 7h 56m
When: Every day
Estimated price: $200 - $900

American Airlines

Website: aa.com

Flights from Reagan Washington to Fresno via Phoenix

Ave. Duration: 8h
When: Every day
Estimated price: $210 - $750

Flights from Reagan Washington to Fresno via Dallas/Ft.Worth

Ave. Duration: 8h 25m
When: Every day
Estimated price: $210 - $750

Flights from Washington Dulles to Fresno via San Diego

Ave. Duration: 8h 38m
When: Every day
Estimated price: $220 - $800

Flights from Washington Dulles to Fresno via Dallas/Ft.Worth

Ave. Duration: 9h 4m
When: Every day
Estimated price: $200 - $750

Flights from Washington Dulles to San Francisco

Ave. Duration: 5h 57m
When: Every day
Estimated price: $200 - $850

Southwest Airlines

Website: southwest.com

Flights from Washington Dulles to Sacramento via Denver

Ave. Duration: 8h 7m
When: Every day
Estimated price: $250 - $800

Flights from Washington Dulles to Fresno via Denver

Ave. Duration: 9h 45m
When: Sunday
Estimated price: $230 - $750

Flights from Reagan Washington to San Francisco via Chicago Midway

Ave. Duration: 8h 25m
When: Tuesday and Wednesday
Estimated price: $180 - $600

Flights from Reagan Washington to San Francisco via St. Louis

Ave. Duration: 9h 50m
When: Every day
Estimated price: $180 - $600

Flights from Washington Dulles to San Francisco via Denver

Ave. Duration: 7h 45m
When: Monday to Saturday
Estimated price: $170 - $550

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

Website: alaskaair.com

Flights from Washington Dulles to Fresno via San Diego

Ave. Duration: 8h 38m
When: Every day
Estimated price: $220 - $800

Flights from Reagan Washington to San Francisco

Ave. Duration: 6h 4m
When: Every day
Estimated price: $250 - $900

Flights from Washington Dulles to San Francisco

Ave. Duration: 5h 57m
When: Every day
Estimated price: $200 - $850

Delta

Website: delta.com

Flights from Reagan Washington to Fresno via Salt Lake City

Ave. Duration: 7h 25m
When: Every day
Estimated price: $240 - $480

Flights from Washington Dulles to Sacramento via Salt Lake City

Ave. Duration: 8h 7m
When: Every day
Estimated price: $250 - $500

Flights from Washington Dulles to Fresno via Salt Lake City

Ave. Duration: 7h 55m
When: Every day
Estimated price: $230 - $460

Frontier Airlines

Website: flyfrontier.com

Flights from Reagan Washington to San Francisco via Denver

Ave. Duration: 8h 45m
When: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday
Estimated price: $120 - $650

Train operators

Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority

Phone: +1 202-637-7000
Website: wmata.com

Subway from Metro Center, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Center Platform to Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platform

Ave. Duration: 53 min
Frequency: Every 15 minutes
Estimated price: $2 - $6
Website: https://www.wmata.com

after 9:30 p.m. and weekend fare: $2
Senior / Disabled: $2 - $4
standard fare: $4 - $6

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Amtrak

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 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 Sacramento to Merced

Ave. Duration: 2h 9m
Frequency: Twice daily
Estimated price: $4 - $85
Website: https://www.amtrak.com/home.html

Child Coach - Advance Purchase: $4 - $25
Child Coach - short notice: $16 - $27
Child Business Class - advance purchase: $14 - $50
Child Business Class - short notice: $16 - $50
Coach Seat - Advance Purchase: $20 - $35
Business Seat - advance purchase: $30 - $100
Business Seat - short notice: $35 - $85
Coach Seat - short notice: $15 - $85

Train from Richmond to Merced

Ave. Duration: 2h 40m
Frequency: 5 times a day
Estimated price: $5 - $90
Website: https://www.amtrak.com/home.html

Child Coach - Advance Purchase: $5 - $28
Child Coach - short notice: $18 - $28
Child Business Class - advance purchase: $15 - $50
Child Business Class - short notice: $17 - $55
Coach Seat - Advance Purchase: $22 - $35
Business Seat - advance purchase: $30 - $110
Business Seat - short notice: $35 - $90
Coach Seat - short notice: $17 - $90

Train from Rockville Amtrak to Chicago Union Station

Ave. Duration: 17h 16m
Frequency: Once daily
Estimated price: $30 - $240
Website: https://www.amtrak.com/home.html

Child Coach - Advance Purchase: $30 - $100
Child Coach - short notice: $50 - $85
Child Business Class - advance purchase: $45 - $160
Child Business Class - short notice: $50 - $160
Coach Seat - Advance Purchase: $70 - $190
Business Seat - advance purchase: $95 - $300
Business Seat - short notice: $100 - $320
Coach Seat - short notice: $80 - $240

Train from Chicago Union Station to Sacramento

Ave. Duration: 2 days 2h
Frequency: Once daily
Estimated price: $95 - $650
Website: https://www.amtrak.com/home.html

Child Coach - Advance Purchase: $95 - $270
Child Coach - short notice: $130 - $250
Child Business Class - advance purchase: $130 - $410
Child Business Class - short notice: $130 - $400
Coach Seat - Advance Purchase: $190 - $550
Business Seat - advance purchase: $250 - $800
Business Seat - short notice: $260 - $900
Coach Seat - short notice: $250 - $650

Ticket machine

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Standard Amtrak coach interior

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Standard Amtrak train

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BART

Phone: +1-510-464-6000
Website: bart.gov

Subway from San Francisco International Airport to Richmond

Ave. Duration: 1h 7m
Frequency: Every 15 minutes
Estimated price: $10 - $13
Website: http://www.bart.gov

San Francisco Airport Station

About.com

Bus operators

Yosemite Area Regional Transportation

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

Megabus

Phone: +1-877-462-6342
Email: inquiries@megabus.com
Website: us.megabus.com

Bus from Dulles International Airport to Charlottesville, VA

Ave. Duration: 2h 35m
Frequency: Once daily
Estimated price: $8 - $35
Website: https://us.megabus.com

Greyhound USA

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
Email: ifsr@greyhound.com
Website: greyhound.com

Bus from Charlottesville Union Station to Nashville Bus Station

Ave. Duration: 13h
Frequency: Once daily
Estimated price: $60 - $130
Website: https://www.greyhound.com/

Bus from Nashville Bus Station to Dallas Bus Station

Ave. Duration: 13h 15m
Frequency: 4 times a day
Estimated price: $75 - $150
Website: https://www.greyhound.com/

Bus from Dallas Bus Station to Los Angeles Union Station

Ave. Duration: 29h
Frequency: 3 times a day
Estimated price: $150 - $290
Website: https://www.greyhound.com/

Bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Merced Bus Stop

Ave. Duration: 6h 20m
Frequency: Once daily
Estimated price: $30 - $80
Website: https://www.greyhound.com/

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Yosemite Valley, United States

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Glacier Point

Glacier Point is a viewpoint above Yosemite Valley, in California, United States. It is located on the south wall of Yosemite Valley at an elevation of 7214 ft, 3200 ft above Half Dome Village. The point offers a superb view of several of Yosemite National Park's well-known landmarks including Yosemite Valley, Yosemite Falls, Half Dome, Vernal Fall, Nevada Fall, and Clouds Rest.
Half Dome

Half Dome is a granite dome at the eastern end of Yosemite Valley in Yosemite National Park, California. It is a well-known rock formation in the park, named for its distinct shape. One side is a sheer face while the other three sides are smooth and round, making it appear like a dome cut in half. The granite crest rises more than 4737 ft above the valley floor.
Yosemite Valley

Yosemite Valley is a census-designated place (CDP) in Mariposa County, California, United States. It consists of Yosemite Village and the other areas of the Yosemite Valley in Yosemite National Park. The population was 1,035 at the 2010 census, up from 265 at the 2000 census.
Yosemite Falls

Yosemite Falls is the highest waterfall in Yosemite National Park, dropping a total of 2425 ft from the top of the upper fall to the base of the lower fall. Located in the Sierra Nevada of California, it is a major attraction in the park, especially in late spring when the water flow is at its peak.

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There are 9 ways to get from Germantown to Yosemite Valley by subway, plane, car, train or bus

Recommended option

Subway to Washington Dulles, fly to Bishop, drive • 13h 41m

Cheapest option

Fly Reagan Washington to Fresno, train, bus • 16h 37m

7 alternative options

Subway to Washington Dulles, fly to Sacramento, train, bus • 16h 2m

Subway to Washington Dulles, fly to Fresno, train, bus • 17h 10m

Fly Reagan Washington to San Francisco, BART, train, bus • 16h 57m

Subway to Washington Dulles, fly to San Francisco, BART, train, bus • 17h 17m

Bus • 3 days 0h

Train, bus • 3 days 4h

Drive • 44h 13m

Germantown to Yosemite Valley by train and bus

Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Germantown, MD, USA and Yosemite Valley, CA, USA?

Flights from Washington Dulles to Bishop via Denver

Flights from Washington Dulles to Bishop via San Francisco

Flights from Reagan Washington to Fresno via Chicago O'Hare

Flights from Reagan Washington to Fresno via Denver

Flights from Washington Dulles to Sacramento

Flights from Washington Dulles to Sacramento via Denver

Flights from Washington Dulles to Sacramento via Chicago O'Hare

Flights from Washington Dulles to Fresno via Denver

Flights from Washington Dulles to Fresno via Chicago O'Hare

Flights from Washington Dulles to Fresno via Los Angeles

Flights from Reagan Washington to San Francisco

Flights from Reagan Washington to San Francisco via Denver

Flights from Washington Dulles to San Francisco

Flights from Washington Dulles to San Francisco via Denver

Flights from Reagan Washington to Fresno via Phoenix

Flights from Reagan Washington to Fresno via Dallas/Ft.Worth

Flights from Washington Dulles to Fresno via San Diego

Flights from Washington Dulles to Fresno via Dallas/Ft.Worth

Flights from Washington Dulles to San Francisco

Flights from Washington Dulles to Sacramento via Denver

Flights from Washington Dulles to Fresno via Denver

Flights from Reagan Washington to San Francisco via Chicago Midway

Flights from Reagan Washington to San Francisco via St. Louis

Flights from Washington Dulles to San Francisco via Denver

Flights from Washington Dulles to Fresno via San Diego

Flights from Reagan Washington to San Francisco

Flights from Washington Dulles to San Francisco

Flights from Reagan Washington to Fresno via Salt Lake City

Flights from Washington Dulles to Sacramento via Salt Lake City

Flights from Washington Dulles to Fresno via Salt Lake City

Flights from Reagan Washington to San Francisco via Denver

Subway from Metro Center, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Center Platform to Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platform

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Train from Fresno to Merced

Train from Sacramento to Merced

Train from Richmond to Merced

Train from Rockville Amtrak to Chicago Union Station

Train from Chicago Union Station to Sacramento

Subway from San Francisco International Airport to Richmond

Bus from Merced Amtrak to Curry Village

Bus from Merced Transpo to Curry Village

Bus from Dulles International Airport to Charlottesville, VA

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Bus from Nashville Bus Station to Dallas Bus Station

Bus from Dallas Bus Station to Los Angeles Union Station

Bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Merced Bus Stop

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