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How to get fromOakland to Yosemiteby plane, car, bus, taxi, or train

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There are 6 ways to get from Oakland to Yosemite by plane, car, bus, taxi, or train

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  1. Fly San Francisco International Airport to Louisville International Airport, drive

    best
    1. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Louisville International Airport (SDF)plane plane SFO - SDF
    2. Drive from Louisville-Airport-SDF to Yosemitecar car
    8h 32m
    $219–890

  2. Fly Oakland International Airport to Blue Grass Airport, drive

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to Blue Grass Airport (LEX)plane plane OAK - LEX
    2. Drive from Lexington-Airport-LEX to Yosemitecar car
    10h 14m
    $146–622

  3. Bus, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Oakland to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Indianapolis Union Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Indianapolis, IN to Greyhound Station Cincinnatibus bus
    5. Take the bus from Cincinnati Bus Station to Bereabus bus
    6. Take the taxi from Berea to Yosemitetaxi taxi
    2d 16h
    $545–869

  4. Train, bus, drive

    1. Take the train from Emeryville to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Indianapolistrain train
    3. Take the bus from Indianapolis to exit 86 Pilot - Glendalebus bus
    4. Drive from exit 86 Pilot - Glendale to Yosemitecar car
    2d 17h
    $722–1,568

  5. Drive  2,406.7 mi

    1. Drive from Oakland to Yosemitecar car 2,406.7 mi
    38h 10m
    $440–635

  6. Fly Oakland International Airport to Louisville International Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to Louisville International Airport (SDF)plane plane OAK - SDF
    2. Drive from Louisville-Airport-SDF to Yosemitecar car
    9h 45m
    $243–1,033

San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Louisville International Airport (SDF) flights

Calendar84Weekly Planes
Duration6h 49mAverage Duration
Ticket$191Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,109 mi
  • Duration: 8h 32m

What companies run services between Oakland, CA, USA and Yosemite, KY, USA?

There is no direct connection from Oakland to Yosemite. However, you can take the subway to San Francisco International Airport, walk to San Francisco International Airport (SFO) airport, fly to Louisville International Airport (SDF), then drive to Yosemite. Alternatively, you can take the bus to Los Angeles Union Station, take the bus to St Louis Bus Station, take the bus to Indianapolis Union Station, take the bus to Greyhound Station Cincinnati, walk to Cincinnati Bus Station, take the bus to Berea, then take the taxi to Yosemite.

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