There are 4 ways to get from Montecito to Yosemite National Park by train, bus, car, plane, or bus (Amtrak, Greyhound, Flixbus)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train, bus, drive
best- Take the train from Santa Barbara to Chatsworthtrain
- Take the bus from Golden Valley Park & Ride to Mammoth Mountain Innbus
- Drive from Mammoth Mountain Inn to Yosemite National Parkcar
8h 59m$525–575Drive 318.8 mi
cheapest- Drive from Montecito to Yosemite Welcome Centercar 318.8 mi
6h 46m$59–85Bus, fly
- Take the bus from Santa Barbara Airport to Los Angeles Airport, CAbus
- 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 Mariposa Grovebus
10h 54m$482–759Bus
- Take the bus from Santa Barbara to Bakersfieldbus
- Take the bus from Bakersfield Train Station to Fresno Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Fresno Amtrak to Mariposa Grovebus
10h 52m$108–175
Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Montecito to Yosemite National Park is to drive which costs $55 - $85 and takes 6h 46m.
The fastest way to get from Montecito to Yosemite National Park is to drive which takes 6h 46m and costs $55 - $85.
No, there is no direct bus from Montecito to Yosemite National Park. However, there are services departing from Santa Barbara and arriving at Mariposa Grove via Bakersfield Train Station and Fresno Amtrak. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 52m.
The distance between Montecito and Yosemite National Park is 448 miles. The road distance is 320.7 miles.
The best way to get from Montecito to Yosemite National Park without a car is to bus which takes 10h 52m and costs $100 - $180.
It takes approximately 8h 59m to get from Montecito to Yosemite National Park, including transfers.
Montecito to Yosemite National Park bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Santa Barbara station.
Montecito to Yosemite National Park bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Bakersfield station.
Yes, the driving distance between Montecito to Yosemite National Park is 321 miles. It takes approximately 6h 46m to drive from Montecito to Yosemite National Park.
There are 278+ hotels available in Yosemite National Park.
What companies run services between Montecito, CA, USA and Yosemite National Park, CA, USA?
You can take a vehicle from Montecito to Mariposa Grove via Santa Barbara, Bakersfield, Bakersfield Train Station, Fresno Bus Station, Fresno Amtrak, and Mariposa Grove in around 10h 52m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Fresno Yosemite International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–250
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Santa Barbara to Chatsworth
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 56m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $24–50
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- [email protected]
- Website
- ccscsports.org
Bus from Golden Valley Park & Ride to Mammoth Mountain Inn
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- Frequency
- On demand
- Estimated price
- $419
- Schedules at
- ccscsports.org
- Phone
- +1 800-470-8818
- [email protected]
- Website
- centralcoastshuttle.com
Bus from Santa Barbara Airport to Los Angeles Airport, CA
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 32m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $70–85
- Website
- https://www.centralcoastshuttle.com
- one way non-prepaid
- $75–85
- One-way prepaid 48 hours advance
- $70–80
- Phone
- +1 877-989-2787
- [email protected]
- Website
- yarts.com
Bus from Fresno Yosemite International Airport to Mariposa Grove
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $20
- Website
- https://www.yarts.com
Bus from Fresno Amtrak to Mariposa Grove
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $22
- Website
- https://www.yarts.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from Santa Barbara to Bakersfield
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $50–75
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Bus from Bakersfield Train Station to Fresno Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 24m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–55
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Bakersfield Train Station to Fresno Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $16–35
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from Bakersfield Train Station to Fresno Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $18–30
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
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