There are 4 ways to get from Grass Valley to Yosemite Valley by bus, train, car, or bus (Greyhound)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus, train
best- Take the bus from City Hall to Nevada St at Amtrak Stationbus 5
- Take the train from Auburn Amtrak to Sacramentotrain
- Take the bus from Sacramento to Stocktonbus
- Take the bus from Stockton to Mercedbus
- Take the bus from Merced Transpo to Curry Villagebus
11h 38m$66–98Drive 187.1 mi
cheapest- Drive from Grass Valley to Yosemite Valleycar 187.1 mi
4h 40m$35–50Bus
- Take the bus from City Hall to Nevada St at Amtrak Stationbus 5
- Take the bus from Auburn Station to J St & 8th Stbus 60
- Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Merced Bus Stopbus
- Take the bus from Merced Transpo to Curry Villagebus
11h 42m$54–79Bus via Arden-Arcade
- Take the bus from Tinloy St at Bank St to Nevada St at Amtrak Stationbus 5
- Take the bus from Auburn Station to Light Rail - Watt I80bus 10
- Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Merced Bus Stopbus
- Take the bus from Merced Transpo to Curry Villagebus
12h 20m$56–82
Grass Valley to Yosemite Valley by bus, train, and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Grass Valley to Yosemite Valley is to drive which costs $30 - $50 and takes 4h 40m.
The fastest way to get from Grass Valley to Yosemite Valley is to drive which takes 4h 40m and costs $30 - $50.
No, there is no direct bus from Grass Valley to Yosemite Valley. However, there are services departing from City Hall and arriving at Curry Village via Auburn Station, 8Th St & K St, Sacramento Bus Station and Merced Transpo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 42m.
The distance between Grass Valley and Yosemite Valley is 267 miles. The road distance is 188.2 miles.
The best way to get from Grass Valley to Yosemite Valley without a car is to bus and train which takes 11h 38m and costs $65 - $100.
It takes approximately 11h 38m to get from Grass Valley to Yosemite Valley, including transfers.
Grass Valley to Yosemite Valley bus services, operated by Nevada County Gold Country Stage, depart from City Hall station.
Grass Valley to Yosemite Valley bus services, operated by Nevada County Gold Country Stage, arrive at Nevada St at Amtrak Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Grass Valley to Yosemite Valley is 188 miles. It takes approximately 4h 40m to drive from Grass Valley to Yosemite Valley.
There are 276+ hotels available in Yosemite Valley.
What companies run services between Grass Valley, CA, USA and Yosemite Valley, CA, USA?
You can take a bus from City Hall to Curry Village via Auburn Station, J St & 8th St, 8Th St & K St, Richards Blvd & Sequoia Pacific Blvd, Sacramento Bus Station, and Merced Transpo in around 11h 42m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Auburn Amtrak to Sacramento
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $11–23
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 530.477.0103
- [email protected]
- Website
- nevadacountyca.gov
Bus from City Hall to Nevada St at Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 43 min
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- $1–3
- Website
- https://www.nevadacountyca.gov/3456/Transit-Services
- Schedules at
- https://www.nevadacountyca.gov/2258/Route-Schedules-and-Maps
- Seniors 65+, disabled, youth 6-17
- $1–2
- Adult 18+
- $1–3
Bus from City Hall to Nevada St at Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 43 min
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- $1–3
- Website
- https://www.nevadacountyca.gov/3456/Transit-Services
- Schedules at
- https://www.nevadacountyca.gov/2258/Route-Schedules-and-Maps
- Seniors 65+, disabled, youth 6-17
- $1–2
- Adult 18+
- $1–3
Bus from Tinloy St at Bank St to Nevada St at Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $1–3
- Website
- https://www.nevadacountyca.gov/3456/Transit-Services
- Schedules at
- https://www.nevadacountyca.gov/2258/Route-Schedules-and-Maps
- Seniors 65+, disabled, youth 6-17
- $1–2
- Adult 18+
- $1–3
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from Sacramento to Stockton
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $17–25
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Website
- example.com
Bus from Stockton to Merced
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Schedules at
- example.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Stockton to Merced
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $11–21
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Merced Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $21–45
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Merced Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $21–45
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Stockton to Merced
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- greyhound.com
Bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Merced Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- greyhound.com
Bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Merced Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- greyhound.com
- Phone
- +1 877-989-2787
- [email protected]
- Website
- yarts.com
Bus from Merced Transpo to Curry Village
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 13m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $26
- Website
- https://www.yarts.com
Bus from Merced Transpo to Curry Village
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 13m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $26
- Website
- https://www.yarts.com
Bus from Merced Transpo to Curry Village
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 13m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $26
- Website
- https://www.yarts.com
- Phone
- +1 530-745-7570
- Website
- placercountytransit.com
Bus from Auburn Station to J St & 8th St
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $2
- Website
- https://placercountytransit.com
Bus from Auburn Station to Light Rail - Watt I80
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $2
- Website
- https://placercountytransit.com
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