There are 3 ways to get from Placerville to Yosemite Valley by bus (Greyhound), car, or bus
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Bus via Merced
best- Take the bus from Placerville Station Transfer Center to Sacramento - Amtrakbus
- Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Merced Bus Stopbus
- Take the bus from Merced Transpo to Curry Villagebus
10h 21m$52–69Drive 141.8 mi
cheapest- Drive from Placerville to Yosemite Valleycar 141.8 mi
3h 33m$26–38Bus
- Take the bus from Placerville Station Transfer Center to Stateline Transit Centerbus
- Take the bus from Stateline Transit Center to Douglas County Community/Senior Centerbus 22
- Take the bus from Gardnerville - Kentucky Fried Chicken, 1338 US 395 to Tavern Rd / Old Mammoth Rdbus 395
- Take the bus from Mammoth Lakes Park & Ride to Curry Villagebus
11h 11m$58–77
Placerville to Yosemite Valley by bus and foot
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Placerville to Yosemite Valley is to drive which costs $25 - $40 and takes 3h 33m.
The fastest way to get from Placerville to Yosemite Valley is to drive which takes 3h 33m and costs $25 - $40.
No, there is no direct bus from Placerville station to Yosemite Valley. However, there are services departing from Placerville Station Transfer Center and arriving at Curry Village via 8Th St & K St, Sacramento Bus Station and Merced Transpo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 21m.
The distance between Placerville and Yosemite Valley is 269 miles. The road distance is 142.6 miles.
The best way to get from Placerville to Yosemite Valley without a car is to bus via Merced which takes 10h 21m and costs $50 - $70.
It takes approximately 10h 21m to get from Placerville to Yosemite Valley, including transfers.
Placerville to Yosemite Valley bus services, operated by El Dorado Transit, depart from Placerville Station Transfer Center.
Placerville to Yosemite Valley bus services, operated by El Dorado Transit, arrive at Sacramento - Amtrak station.
Yes, the driving distance between Placerville to Yosemite Valley is 143 miles. It takes approximately 3h 33m to drive from Placerville to Yosemite Valley.
There are 268+ hotels available in Yosemite Valley.
What companies run services between Placerville, CA, USA and Yosemite Valley, CA, USA?
You can take a bus from Placerville Station Transfer Center to Curry Village via Sacramento - Amtrak, 8Th St & K St, Richards Blvd & Sequoia Pacific Blvd, Sacramento Bus Station, and Merced Transpo in around 10h 21m.
- Phone
- +1 530 642 5383
- Website
- El Dorado Transit
Bus from Placerville Station Transfer Center to Sacramento - Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $1–5
- Website
- El Dorado Transit
Bus from Placerville Station Transfer Center to Stateline Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $1–5
- Website
- El Dorado Transit
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