There are 7 ways to get from Placentia to Yosemite Valley by train, bus, car, plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), or bus (Amtrak)
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Train, bus, drive
best- Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Via Princessatrain
- Take the bus from Golden Valley Park & Ride to Mammoth Mountain Innbus
- Drive from Mammoth Mountain Inn to Yosemite Valleycar
10h 28m$455–472Drive 338.8 mi
cheapest- Drive from Placentia to Yosemite Valleycar 338.8 mi
6h 19m$62–90Fly to Fresno Yosemite International Airport, bus
- 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 Curry Villagebus
7h 47m$455–703Bus via Merced
- Take the bus from Los Angeles - Pacoima to Mercedbus Nogales
- Take the bus from Merced Transpo to Curry Villagebus Merced HWY 140
11h 4m$66–86Bus
- Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Fresno Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0810 / ...
- Take the bus from Fresno Amtrak to Curry Villagebus Fresno HWY 41
11h 55m$76–105Bus #2
- Take the bus from Los Angeles to Fresnobus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
- Take the bus from Fresno Amtrak to Curry Villagebus Fresno HWY 41
12h 7mFly to Merced Municipal Airport, bus
- Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Merced Municipal Airport (MCE)plane LAX - MCE
- Take the bus from Merced Airport to Curry Villagebus
8h 10m$131–219
Placentia to Yosemite Valley by train and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Placentia to Yosemite Valley is to drive which costs $60 - $90 and takes 6h 19m.
The fastest way to get from Placentia to Yosemite Valley is to drive which takes 6h 19m and costs $60 - $90.
No, there is no direct bus from Placentia station to Yosemite Valley. However, there are services departing from Sylmar Station and arriving at Curry Village via Los Angeles - Pacoima and Merced Transpo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 4m.
The distance between Placentia and Yosemite Valley is 453 miles. The road distance is 340.8 miles.
The best way to get from Placentia to Yosemite Valley without a car is to bus via Merced which takes 11h 4m and costs $65 - $90.
It takes approximately 10h 28m to get from Placentia to Yosemite Valley, including transfers.
Placentia to Yosemite Valley bus services, operated by Tufesa, depart from Los Angeles - Pacoima station.
Placentia to Yosemite Valley bus services, operated by Tufesa, arrive at Merced station.
Yes, the driving distance between Placentia to Yosemite Valley is 341 miles. It takes approximately 6h 19m to drive from Placentia to Yosemite Valley.
There are 264+ hotels available in Yosemite Valley.
What companies run services between Placentia, CA, USA and Yosemite Valley, CA, USA?
You can take a train from Fullerton to Curry Village via L.A. Union Station, Sylmar / San Fernando, Sylmar Station, Los Angeles - Pacoima, Merced, and Merced Transpo in around 11h 4m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Fresno Yosemite International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $28–200
- Website
- contouraviation.com
Flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Merced Municipal Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–170
- Phone
- (800) 371-LINK (5465)
- Website
- Metrolink Trains
Train from L.A. Union Station to Via Princessa
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $2–4
- 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 Curry Village
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 7m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $30
- Website
- Yosemite Area Regional Transportation
- Book at
- Yarts Tickets and Fares
Bus from Merced Transpo to Curry Village
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $26
- Website
- Yosemite Area Regional Transportation
- Book at
- Yarts Tickets and Fares
Bus from Fresno Amtrak to Curry Village
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 32m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $32
- Website
- Yosemite Area Regional Transportation
- Book at
- Yarts Tickets and Fares
Bus from Fresno Amtrak to Curry Village
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 32m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $32
- Website
- Yosemite Area Regional Transportation
- Book at
- Yarts Tickets and Fares
Bus from Merced Airport to Curry Village
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $26
- Website
- Yosemite Area Regional Transportation
- Book at
- Yarts Tickets and Fares
- Phone
- +1 833 766 3553
- Website
- Tufesa
Bus from Los Angeles - Pacoima to Merced
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 37m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $55–85
- Schedules at
- Tufesa
- Adult One way
- $55–85
- Phone
- +52 644 410 2444
- [email protected]
- Website
- tufesa.com.mx
Bus from Los Angeles - Pacoima to Merced
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 20m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $30–45
- Schedules at
- tufesa.com.mx
- Book at
- tufesa.com.mx
- Plus
- $30–45
- Titanium
- $30–45
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Fresno Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 35m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $35–60
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Fresno Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $35–55
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Los Angeles to Fresno
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 44m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Website
- Amtrak
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