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How to get fromRidgecrest to Yosemite Valleyby bus, car, or bus (Amtrak, Flixbus, Greyhound)

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There are 5 ways to get from Ridgecrest to Yosemite Valley by bus, car, or bus (Amtrak, Flixbus, Greyhound)

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  1. Bus, drive

    best
    1. Take the bus from Inyokern - Ridgecrest Transit Transfer Hub, 1401 3rd Street to Bishop - Vons/Kmart, 1200 N. Main Streetbus bus 395
    2. Take the bus from Bishop - Vons/Kmart, 1200 N. Main Street to Tavern Rd / Old Mammoth Rdbus bus Mmx / ...
    3. Drive from Tavern Rd / Old Mammoth Rd to Yosemite Valleycar car
    7h 20m
    $87–119

  2. Drive  275.4 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Ridgecrest to Yosemite Valleycar car 275.4 mi
    5h 41m
    $51–73

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Inyokern - Ridgecrest Transit Transfer Hub, 1401 3rd Street to Bishop - Vons/Kmart, 1200 N. Main Streetbus bus 395
    2. Take the bus from Bishop - Vons/Kmart, 1200 N. Main Street to Tavern Rd / Old Mammoth Rdbus bus Mmx / ...
    3. Take the bus from Mammoth Lakes Park & Ride to Curry Villagebus bus
    8h 35m
    $101–124

  4. Bus via Fresno

    1. Take the bus from Ridgecrest City Hall/W California Ave. to Carl's Jr./Inyo St.bus bus 230
    2. Take the bus from Carl's Jr./Inyo St. to Bakersfield Amtrakbus bus 100
    3. Take the bus from Bakersfield Train Station to Fresno Bus Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Fresno Amtrak to Curry Villagebus bus
    11h 40m
    $67–105

  5. Bus via Mojave

    1. Take the bus from Ridgecrest City Hall/W California Ave. to Carl's Jr./Inyo St.bus bus 230
    2. Take the bus from Mojave - Carl's Jr., 44812 Sierra Highway to Bishop - Vons/Kmart, 1200 N. Main Streetbus bus 395
    3. Take the bus from Bishop - Vons/Kmart, 1200 N. Main Street to Tavern Rd / Old Mammoth Rdbus bus Mmx / ...
    4. Take the bus from Mammoth Lakes Park & Ride to Curry Villagebus bus
    11h 47m
    $73–97

Ridgecrest to Yosemite Valley by bus

Calendar6Weekly Buses
Duration11h 40mAverage Duration
Ticket$67Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 285.7 mi
  • Duration: 7h 20m

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

You can take a vehicle from Ridgecrest to Curry Village via Inyokern - Ridgecrest Transit Transfer Hub, 1401 3rd Street, Bishop - Vons/Kmart, 1200 N. Main Street, Tavern Rd / Old Mammoth Rd, and Mammoth Lakes Park & Ride in around 8h 35m.

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