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How to get fromRiverside to Yosemite National Parkby train, bus, car, plane, or bus (Amtrak, Greyhound, Flixbus)

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There are 8 ways to get from Riverside to Yosemite National Park by train, bus, car, plane, or bus (Amtrak, Greyhound, Flixbus)

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  1. Train, bus, drive

    best
    1. Take the train from Riverside - Downtown to L.A. Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Via Princessatrain train
    3. Take the bus from Golden Valley Park & Ride to Mammoth Mountain Innbus bus
    4. Drive from Mammoth Mountain Inn to Yosemite National Parkcar car
    10h 46m
    $443–455

  2. Drive 344.8 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Riverside to Yosemite Toulumne Meadows Visitor Centercar car 344.8 mi
    6h 16m
    $63–91

  3. Train to Los Angeles International Airport, fly to Fresno Yosemite International Airport, bus

    1. Take the train from Riverside - Downtown to L.A. Union Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT)plane plane LAX - FAT
    3. Take the bus from Fresno Yosemite International Airport to Mariposa Grovebus bus
    7h 54m
    $427–697

  4. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Riverside - Downtown to L.A. Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Downtown to Fresno Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Fresno Amtrak to Mariposa Grovebus bus
    10h 58m
    $67–96

  5. Bus via Bakersfield

    1. Take the bus from Riverside to Bakersfieldbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Bakersfield Train Station to Fresno Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Fresno Amtrak to Mariposa Grovebus bus
    11h 5m
    $93–155

  6. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Bloomington to Fresno, CAbus bus Nogales
    2. Take the bus from Fresno Amtrak to Mariposa Grovebus bus Fresno HWY 41
    14h 40m
    $86–118

  7. Train to Los Angeles International Airport, fly to Merced Municipal Airport, bus

    1. Take the train from Riverside - Downtown to L.A. Union Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Merced Municipal Airport (MCE)plane plane LAX - MCE
    3. Take the bus from Merced Airport to Curry Villagebus bus
    9h 25m
    $108–223

  8. Train, train to San Diego International Airport, fly to Fresno Yosemite International Airport, bus

    1. Take the train from Riverside - Downtown to Santa Anatrain train
    2. Take the train from Santa Ana to San Diego Old Town Transportation Centertrain train
    3. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT)plane plane SAN - FAT
    4. Take the bus from Fresno Yosemite International Airport to Mariposa Grovebus bus
    9h 56m
    $147–502

Riverside to Yosemite National Park by train, bus, and foot

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration10h 58mAverage Duration
Ticket$67Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 449.7 mi
  • Duration: 10h 46m

What companies run services between Riverside, Riverside County, CA, USA and Yosemite National Park, CA, USA?

You can take a bus from Riverside to Mariposa Grove via Bakersfield, Bakersfield Train Station, Fresno Bus Station, Fresno Amtrak, and Mariposa Grove in around 11h 5m.

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