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How to get fromIrvine to Yosemite Valleyby train, bus, car, or plane

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There are 7 ways to get from Irvine to Yosemite Valley by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train, bus, drive

    best
    1. Take the train from Tustin to L.A. Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Via Princessatrain train
    3. Take the bus from Golden Valley Park & Ride to Mammoth Mountain Innbus bus
    4. Drive from Mammoth Mountain Inn to Yosemite Valleycar car
    10h 51m
    $456–473

  2. Drive  352.4 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Irvine to Yosemite Valleycar car 352.4 mi
    6h 34m
    $63–90

  3. Train to Los Angeles International Airport, fly to Fresno Yosemite International Airport, bus

    1. Take the train from Tustin to L.A. Union Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT)plane plane LAX - FAT
    3. Take the bus from Fresno Yosemite International Airport to Curry Villagebus bus
    8h 10m
    $456–705

  4. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Tustin to L.A. Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Fresno Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Fresno Amtrak to Curry Villagebus bus
    11h 7m
    $76–109

  5. Train, bus via Anaheim

    1. Take the train from Anaheim to Los Angelestrain train
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles to Fresnobus bus
    3. Take the bus from Fresno Amtrak to Curry Villagebus bus
    12h 54m

  6. Train to Los Angeles International Airport, fly to Merced Municipal Airport, bus

    1. Take the train from Tustin to L.A. Union Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Merced Municipal Airport (MCE)plane plane LAX - MCE
    3. Take the bus from Merced Airport to Curry Villagebus bus
    8h 33m
    $132–221

  7. Train to San Diego International Airport, fly to Fresno Yosemite International Airport, bus

    1. Take the train from Irvine to San Diego Old Town Transportation Centertrain train
    2. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT)plane plane SAN - FAT
    3. Take the bus from Fresno Yosemite International Airport to Curry Villagebus bus
    9h 36m
    $151–328

Irvine to Yosemite Valley by train and bus

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration11h 7mAverage Duration
Ticket$76Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 464.6 mi
  • Duration: 10h 51m

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

There is no direct connection from Irvine to Yosemite Valley. However, you can take the train to L.A. Union Station, take the train to Via Princessa, take the taxi to Golden Valley Park & Ride, take the bus to Mammoth Mountain Inn, then drive to Yosemite Valley. Alternatively, you can drive from Irvine to Yosemite Valley in around 6h 34m.

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