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How to get fromLake Forest to Yosemite National Parkby train, bus, car, or plane

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There are 7 ways to get from Lake Forest to Yosemite National Park by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train, bus, drive

    best
    1. Take the train from Irvine to Los Angelestrain 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 National Parkcar car
    10h 27m
    $453–478

  2. Train, bus via Los Angeles

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Irvine 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 Mariposa Grovebus bus
    10h 33m
    $61–99

  3. Drive 356.6 mi

    1. Drive from Lake Forest to Yosemite Welcome Centercar car 356.6 mi
    6h 40m
    $66–94

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

    1. Take the train from Irvine to Los Angelestrain 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 Mariposa Grovebus bus
    7h 36m
    $431–712

  5. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Irvine to Los Angelestrain train
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles to Fresnobus bus
    3. Take the bus from Fresno Amtrak to Mariposa Grovebus bus
    10h 39m
    $111–161

  6. 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 Mariposa Grovebus bus
    7h 51m
    $135–482

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

    1. Take the train from Irvine to Los Angelestrain 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
    9h 7m
    $112–238

Lake Forest to Yosemite National Park by train, bus, and foot

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration10h 33mAverage Duration
Ticket$61Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 434.2 mi
  • Duration: 10h 27m

What companies run services between Lake Forest, Orange County, CA, USA and Yosemite National Park, CA, USA?

There is no direct connection from Lake Forest to Yosemite National Park. However, you can take the train to Los Angeles, walk to L.A. Union Station, take the train to Via Princessa, walk to Golden Valley Park & Ride, take the bus to Mammoth Mountain Inn, then drive to Yosemite National Park. Alternatively, you can drive from Lake Forest to Yosemite Welcome Center in around 6h 40m.

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