There are 8 ways to get from Irvine to Yosemite Valley by train, bus, car, plane, or bus (Greyhound)
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Train, bus, drive
best- Take the train from Tustin to L.A. Union Stationtrain
- 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 Valleycar
10h 51m$456–474Drive 352.4 mi
cheapest- Drive from Irvine to Yosemite Valleycar 352.4 mi
6h 34m$65–93Train to Los Angeles International Airport, fly to Fresno Yosemite International Airport, bus
- Take the train from Tustin to L.A. Union Stationtrain
- Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT)plane LAX - FAT
- Take the bus from Fresno Yosemite International Airport to Curry Villagebus
8h 7m$436–705Bus via Merced
- Take the bus from Santa Ana to Huntington Parkbus 2
- Take the bus from Huntington Park to Mercedbus
- Take the bus from Merced Transpo to Curry Villagebus
11h 8m$79–119Train, bus
- Take the train from Anaheim to Los Angelestrain
- Take the bus from Los Angeles to Fresnobus
- Take the bus from Fresno Amtrak to Curry Villagebus
12h 54m$97–135Bus
- Take the bus from Santa Ana Bus Stop to Fresno Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0831
- Take the bus from Fresno Amtrak to Curry Villagebus Fresno HWY 41
12h 56m$74–104Train to Los Angeles International Airport, fly to Merced Municipal Airport, bus
- Take the train from Tustin to L.A. Union Stationtrain
- Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Merced Municipal Airport (MCE)plane LAX - MCE
- Take the bus from Merced Airport to Curry Villagebus
8h 33m$117–221Train to San Diego International Airport, fly to Fresno Yosemite International Airport, bus
- Take the train from Irvine to San Diego Old Town Transportation Centertrain
- 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 Curry Villagebus
9h 31m$137–343
Irvine to Yosemite Valley by train and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Irvine to Yosemite Valley is to drive which costs $60 - $95 and takes 6h 34m.
The fastest way to get from Irvine to Yosemite Valley is to drive which takes 6h 34m and costs $60 - $95.
No, there is no direct bus from Irvine to Yosemite Valley. However, there are services departing from Santa Ana and arriving at Curry Village via Huntington Park and Merced Transpo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 8m.
The distance between Irvine and Yosemite Valley is 467 miles. The road distance is 354.5 miles.
The best way to get from Irvine to Yosemite Valley without a car is to bus via Merced which takes 11h 8m and costs $75 - $120.
It takes approximately 10h 51m to get from Irvine to Yosemite Valley, including transfers.
Irvine to Yosemite Valley bus services, operated by Limousine Express, depart from Santa Ana station.
Irvine to Yosemite Valley bus services, operated by Limousine Express, arrive at Huntington Park station.
Yes, the driving distance between Irvine to Yosemite Valley is 354 miles. It takes approximately 6h 34m to drive from Irvine to Yosemite Valley.
There are 268+ hotels available in Yosemite Valley.
What companies run services between Irvine, CA, USA and Yosemite Valley, CA, USA?
You can take a train from Tustin to Curry Village via Santa Ana, Santa Ana, Huntington Park, Merced, and Merced Transpo in around 11h 8m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Fresno Yosemite International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $29–210
- Phone
- (800) 371-LINK (5465)
- Website
- Metrolink Trains
Train from Tustin to L.A. Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $8–12
- Website
- Metrolink Trains
Train from L.A. Union Station to Via Princessa
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $2–4
- Website
- Metrolink Trains
Train from Tustin to L.A. Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $8–12
- Website
- Metrolink Trains
Train from Tustin to L.A. Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $8–12
- Website
- Metrolink Trains
- [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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