Rome2Rio

How to get fromPalm Desert to Yosemite National Parkby bus, train, car, plane, bus (Amtrak, Greyhound, Flixbus), or bus (Flixbus, Amtrak)

Find Transport to Yosemite National Park

See all options

There are 8 ways to get from Palm Desert to Yosemite National Park by bus, train, car, plane, bus (Amtrak, Greyhound, Flixbus), or bus (Flixbus, Amtrak)

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

  1. Bus, train, drive

    best
    1. Take the bus from Indio, CA to San Bernardino, CAbus bus
    2. Take the train from San Bernardino - Downtown to L.A. Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Via Princessatrain train
    4. Take the bus from Golden Valley Park & Ride to Mammoth Mountain Innbus bus
    5. Drive from Mammoth Mountain Inn to Yosemite National Parkcar car
    13h 30m
    $504–544

  2. Drive 400.2 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Palm Desert to Yosemite Toulumne Meadows Visitor Centercar car 400.2 mi
    7h 12m
    $73–106

  3. Fly Palm Springs International Airport to Sacramento International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Palm Springs International Airport (PSP) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF)plane plane PSP - SMF
    2. Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Merced Bus Stopbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Merced Transpo to Curry Villagebus bus
    11h 13m
    $158–509

  4. Bus via Anaheim

    1. Take the bus from Palm Desert Amtrak Bus Stop to Fullerton Amtrak Stationbus bus
    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
    13h 44m
    $94–147

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Indio Bus Station to Los Angeles Union Station Arrivalsbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles to Fresnobus bus
    3. Take the bus from Fresno Amtrak to Mariposa Grovebus bus
    13h 45m
    $116–168

  6. Bus #2

    1. Take the bus from Indio Bus Station to 2474 E Florence Ave - Huntington Parkbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Huntington Park to Fresno, CAbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Fresno Amtrak to Mariposa Grovebus bus
    16h 21m
    $104–135

  7. Bus to Los Angeles International Airport, fly to Fresno Yosemite International Airport, bus

    1. Take the bus from Indio Bus Station to Los Angeles Union Station Arrivalsbus bus
    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
    10h 43m
    $436–719

  8. Bus, train to San Diego International Airport, fly to Fresno Yosemite International Airport

    1. Take the bus from Palm Desert Amtrak Bus Stop to Fullerton Amtrak Stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from Fullerton Amtrak Station to San Diego Old Town Transportation Centertrain train
    3. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT)plane plane SAN - FAT
    4. Take the bus from Fresno Yosemite International Airport to Mariposa Grovebus bus
    12h 7m
    $160–504

Palm Desert to Yosemite National Park by bus, train, and foot

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration13h 44mAverage Duration
Ticket$94Cheapest Price
See schedules

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Palm Desert to Yosemite National Park.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 528 mi
  • Duration: 13h 30m

What companies run services between Palm Desert, CA, USA and Yosemite National Park, CA, USA?

You can take a bus from Palm Desert Amtrak Bus Stop to Mariposa Grove via Fullerton Amtrak Station, Fullerton, L.A. Union Station, Los Angeles Union Station, Fresno Bus Station, Fresno Amtrak, and Mariposa Grove in around 13h 44m.

Airlines
Train operators
Bus operators

Want to know more about travelling around United States

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.

Related travel guides

Need to know: Greyhound

Read the travel guideNeed to know: Greyhound