There are 7 ways to get from Palmdale to Yosemite National Park by train, bus, car, plane, or bus (Flixbus, Greyhound, Amtrak)
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 Palmdale Station to Via Princessatrain
- Take the bus from Golden Valley Park & Ride to Mammoth Mountain Innbus
- Drive from Mammoth Mountain Inn to Yosemite National Parkcar
8h 4m$439–448Bus via Fresno
cheapest- Take the bus from MetroLink/Sierra Hwy. to Bakersfield Amtrakbus 100
- Take the bus from Bakersfield Train Station to Fresno Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Fresno Amtrak to Mariposa Grovebus
10h 27m$47–91Drive 291 mi
- Drive from Palmdale to Yosemite Toulumne Meadows Visitor Centercar 291 mi
5h 18m$54–77Train, fly to Fresno Yosemite International Airport, bus
- Take the train from Palmdale Station to L.A. Union Stationtrain
- 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
8h 26m$428–698Bus
- Take the bus from Lancaster - Metrolink Station, 44812 Sierra Highway to Bishop - Vons/Kmart, 1200 N. Main Streetbus 395
- Take the bus from Bishop - Vons/Kmart, 1200 N. Main Street to Tavern Rd / Old Mammoth Rdbus Mmx / ...
- Take the bus from Mammoth Lakes Park & Ride to Crane Flat Gas Stationbus
10h 41m$76–103Train, bus
- Take the train from Palmdale Station to L.A. Union Stationtrain
- Take the bus from Los Angeles to Fresnobus
- Take the bus from Fresno Amtrak to Mariposa Grovebus
11h 39m$108–147Train, fly to Merced Municipal Airport, bus
- Take the train from Palmdale Station to L.A. Union Stationtrain
- Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Merced Municipal Airport (MCE)plane LAX - MCE
- Take the bus from Merced Airport to Curry Villagebus
9h 57m$109–224
Palmdale to Yosemite National Park by train, bus, and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Palmdale to Yosemite National Park is to bus via Fresno which costs $45 - $95 and takes 10h 27m.
The fastest way to get from Palmdale to Yosemite National Park is to drive which takes 5h 18m and costs $50 - $80.
No, there is no direct bus from Palmdale to Yosemite National Park. However, there are services departing from MetroLink/Sierra Hwy. and arriving at Mariposa Grove via Bakersfield Train Station and Fresno Amtrak. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 27m.
The distance between Palmdale and Yosemite National Park is 385 miles. The road distance is 292.7 miles.
The best way to get from Palmdale to Yosemite National Park without a car is to bus via Fresno which takes 10h 27m and costs $45 - $95.
It takes approximately 8h 4m to get from Palmdale to Yosemite National Park, including transfers.
Palmdale to Yosemite National Park bus services, operated by Kern Transit, depart from MetroLink/Sierra Hwy. station.
Palmdale to Yosemite National Park bus services, operated by Kern Transit, arrive at Bakersfield Amtrak station.
Yes, the driving distance between Palmdale to Yosemite National Park is 293 miles. It takes approximately 5h 18m to drive from Palmdale to Yosemite National Park.
There are 278+ hotels available in Yosemite National Park.
What companies run services between Palmdale, CA, USA and Yosemite National Park, CA, USA?
You can take a train from Palmdale Station to Mariposa Grove via Lancaster, MetroLink/Sierra Hwy., Bakersfield Amtrak, Bakersfield Train Station, Fresno Bus Station, Fresno Amtrak, and Mariposa Grove in around 10h 27m.
- 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
- Website
- contouraviation.com
Flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Merced Municipal Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–170
- Phone
- (800) 371-LINK (5465)
- Website
- Metrolink Trains
Train from Palmdale Station to Via Princessa
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $8–11
- Website
- Metrolink Trains
Train from Palmdale Station to L.A. Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $10–15
- Website
- Metrolink Trains
Train from Palmdale Station to L.A. Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $10–15
- Website
- Metrolink Trains
Train from Palmdale Station to L.A. Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $10–15
- Website
- Metrolink Trains
- [email protected]
- Website
- CCSC Recreation & Social Club
Bus from Golden Valley Park & Ride to Mammoth Mountain Inn
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- Frequency
- On demand
- Estimated price
- $419
- Schedules at
- CCSC Recreation & Social Club
Bus from Fresno Yosemite International Airport to Mariposa Grove
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $20
- Website
- Yosemite Area Regional Transportation
Bus from Fresno Amtrak to Mariposa Grove
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $22
- Website
- Yosemite Area Regional Transportation
Bus from Mammoth Lakes Park & Ride to Crane Flat Gas Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 36m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $27
- Website
- Yosemite Area Regional Transportation
Bus from Fresno Amtrak to Mariposa Grove
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $22
- Website
- Yosemite Area Regional Transportation
Bus from Merced Airport to Curry Village
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 23m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $26
- Website
- Yosemite Area Regional Transportation
- Phone
- 800-323-2396
- Website
- Kern Transit
Bus from MetroLink/Sierra Hwy. to Bakersfield Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 39m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $3–5
- Website
- Kern Transit
- Schedules at
- Kern Transit Schedules
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Bakersfield Train Station to Fresno Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $17–29
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Bakersfield Train Station to Fresno Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $16–35
- Website
- Greyhound
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Bakersfield Train Station to Fresno Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 24m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–55
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Los Angeles to Fresno
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 44m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $75–110
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 760-872-1901
- [email protected]
- Website
- Eastern Sierra Transit Authority
Bus from Lancaster - Metrolink Station, 44812 Sierra Highway to Bishop - Vons/Kmart, 1200 N. Main Street
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $35–55
- Website
- Eastern Sierra Transit Authority
Bus from Bishop - Vons/Kmart, 1200 N. Main Street to Tavern Rd / Old Mammoth Rd
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $8–12
- Website
- Eastern Sierra Transit Authority
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