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

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

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  1. Train, bus

    best
    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 Curry Villagebus bus
    11h 40m
    $77–106

  2. Drive 361.2 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Riverside to Yosemite Valleycar car 361.2 mi
    6h 45m
    $66–96

  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 Curry Villagebus bus
    8h 35m
    $297–707

  4. 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 Curry Villagebus bus
    11h 47m
    $106–166

  5. Train, bus, drive

    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 Valleycar car
    11h 51m
    $449–465

  6. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Bloomington to Fresno, CAbus bus Nogales
    2. Take the bus from Fresno Amtrak to Curry Villagebus bus Fresno HWY 41
    15h 22m
    $96–128

  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 24m
    $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 Curry Villagebus bus
    10h 37m
    $148–652

Riverside to Yosemite Valley by train and bus

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration11h 40mAverage Duration
Ticket$77Cheapest Price
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Map of how to get from Riverside to Yosemite Valley.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 383.9 mi
  • Duration: 11h 40m

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

You can take a bus from Riverside to Curry Village via Bakersfield, Bakersfield Train Station, Fresno Bus Station, and Fresno Amtrak in around 11h 47m.

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