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How to get fromLos Angeles to Yosemite Valley Lodgeby train, bus, car, plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), or bus (Amtrak)

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There are 6 ways to get from Los Angeles to Yosemite Valley Lodge by train, bus, car, plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), or bus (Amtrak)

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  1. Train, bus, drive

    best
    1. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Via Princessatrain train
    2. Take the bus from Golden Valley Park & Ride to Mammoth Mountain Innbus bus
    3. Drive from Mammoth Mountain Inn to Yosemite Valley Lodgecar car
    9h 25m
    $447–459

  2. Drive 310.9 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Los Angeles to Yosemite Valley Lodgecar car 310.9 mi
    5h 52m
    $57–82

  3. Fly to Fresno Yosemite International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT)plane plane LAX - FAT
    2. Take the bus from Fresno Yosemite International Airport to Curry Villagebus bus
    7h 29m
    $428–693

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Fresno Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0810 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Fresno Amtrak to Yosemite Villagebus bus Fresno HWY 41
    9h 50m
    $67–97

  5. Bus via Los Angeles

    1. Take the bus from Los Angeles to Fresnobus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    2. Take the bus from Fresno Amtrak to Yosemite Villagebus bus Fresno HWY 41
    10h 3m
    $110–140

  6. Fly to Merced Municipal Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Merced Municipal Airport (MCE)plane plane LAX - MCE
    2. Take the bus from Merced Airport to Yosemite Valley Lodge/Laurel Cottagebus bus
    8h 1m
    $100–210

Los Angeles to Yosemite Valley Lodge by bus

Calendar14Weekly Buses
Duration9h 50mAverage Duration
Ticket$67Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 426.5 mi
  • Duration: 9h 25m

What companies run services between Los Angeles, CA, USA and Yosemite Valley Lodge, CA, USA?

You can take a bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Yosemite Valley Lodge via Fresno Bus Station, Fresno Amtrak, and Yosemite Exploration Center in around 9h 50m.

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