There are 4 ways to get from Ridgecrest to Yosemite National Park by bus, car, or bus (Amtrak, Flixbus, Greyhound)
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Bus, drive
best- Take the bus from Inyokern - Ridgecrest Transit Transfer Hub, 1401 3rd Street 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 / ...
- Drive from Tavern Rd / Old Mammoth Rd to Yosemite National Parkcar
6h 15m$80–109Drive 221.1 mi
cheapest- Drive from Ridgecrest to Yosemite Toulumne Meadows Visitor Centercar 221.1 mi
4h 8m$41–59Bus
- Take the bus from Inyokern - Ridgecrest Transit Transfer Hub, 1401 3rd Street 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
8h 15m$96–119Bus via Fresno
- Take the bus from Ridgecrest City Hall/W California Ave. to Carl's Jr./Inyo St.bus 230
- Take the bus from Carl's Jr./Inyo St. 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 56m$63–115
Ridgecrest to Yosemite National Park by bus and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Ridgecrest to Yosemite National Park is to drive which costs $40 - $60 and takes 4h 8m.
The fastest way to get from Ridgecrest to Yosemite National Park is to drive which takes 4h 8m and costs $40 - $60.
No, there is no direct bus from Ridgecrest to Yosemite National Park station. However, there are services departing from Inyokern - Ridgecrest Transit Transfer Hub, 1401 3rd Street and arriving at Crane Flat Gas Station via Bishop - Vons/Kmart, 1200 N. Main Street and Mammoth Lakes Park & Ride. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 15m.
The distance between Ridgecrest and Yosemite National Park is 251 miles. The road distance is 222.4 miles.
The best way to get from Ridgecrest to Yosemite National Park without a car is to bus which takes 8h 15m and costs $95 - $120.
It takes approximately 6h 15m to get from Ridgecrest to Yosemite National Park, including transfers.
Ridgecrest to Yosemite National Park bus services, operated by Eastern Sierra Transit Authority, depart from Inyokern - Ridgecrest Transit Transfer Hub, 1401 3rd Street station.
Ridgecrest to Yosemite National Park bus services, operated by Eastern Sierra Transit Authority, arrive at Bishop - Vons/Kmart, 1200 N. Main Street station.
Yes, the driving distance between Ridgecrest to Yosemite National Park is 222 miles. It takes approximately 4h 8m to drive from Ridgecrest to Yosemite National Park.
There are 274+ hotels available in Yosemite National Park.
What companies run services between Ridgecrest, CA, USA and Yosemite National Park, CA, USA?
You can take a vehicle from Ridgecrest to Crane Flat via Inyokern - Ridgecrest Transit Transfer Hub, 1401 3rd Street, Bishop - Vons/Kmart, 1200 N. Main Street, Tavern Rd / Old Mammoth Rd, Mammoth Lakes Park & Ride, and Crane Flat Gas Station in around 8h 15m.
- Phone
- +1 760-872-1901
- [email protected]
- Website
- Eastern Sierra Transit Authority
Bus from Inyokern - Ridgecrest Transit Transfer Hub, 1401 3rd Street to Bishop - Vons/Kmart, 1200 N. Main Street
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $23–35
- 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
Bus from Inyokern - Ridgecrest Transit Transfer Hub, 1401 3rd Street to Bishop - Vons/Kmart, 1200 N. Main Street
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $23–35
- 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
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
- Phone
- 800-323-2396
- Website
- Kern Transit
Bus from Ridgecrest City Hall/W California Ave. to Carl's Jr./Inyo St.
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 26m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- Kern Transit
- Schedules at
- Kern Transit Schedules
Bus from Carl's Jr./Inyo St. to Bakersfield Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 52m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $3–5
- Website
- Kern Transit
- Schedules at
- Kern Transit Schedules
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Carl's Jr./Inyo St. to Bakersfield Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $22–35
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Bakersfield Train Station to Fresno Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 24m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–55
- Website
- Amtrak
- 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
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