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How to get fromPalo Alto to Yosemite Valleyby subway, bus, car, or plane

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There are 4 ways to get from Palo Alto to Yosemite Valley by subway, bus, car, or plane

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  1. BART, bus

    best
    1. Take the subway from Daly City to Dublin / Pleasantonsubway subway
    2. Take the bus from BART Dublin Station to Bay C - Modesto Transit Center - 2nd exibus bus 90
    3. Take the bus from Modesto Bus Stop to Merced Bus Stopbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Merced Transpo to Curry Villagebus bus
    10h 31m
    $55–69

  2. Drive 177.5 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Palo Alto to Yosemite Valleycar car 177.5 mi
    4h 12m
    $33–47

  3. Fly, bus

    1. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT)plane plane SFO - FAT
    2. Take the bus from Fresno Yosemite International Airport to Curry Villagebus bus
    7h 5m
    $314–498

  4. Line 22 bus, bus

    1. Take the bus from El Camino & Churchill to King & Virginiabus bus 22
    2. Take the bus from San Jose - King Rd Pink Elephant to Los Bañosbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Pacheco @ Target to Transpobus bus Lb
    4. Take the bus from Merced Transpo to Curry Villagebus bus
    10h 46m
    $40–58

Palo Alto to Yosemite Valley by train, subway, and bus

Calendar8Weekly Services
Duration10h 31mAverage Duration
Ticket$55Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 245.5 mi
  • Duration: 10h 31m

What companies run services between Palo Alto, CA, USA and Yosemite Valley, CA, USA?

You can take a bus from El Camino & Churchill to Curry Village via King & Virginia, San Jose - King Rd Pink Elephant, Los Baños, Pacheco @ Target, Transpo, and Merced Transpo in around 10h 46m.

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