There are 2 ways to get from Salinas to Yosemite Valley by bus or car
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Bus
best- Take the bus from N Main / Rossi to Monterey / Gilroy Train Stationbus 59
- Take the bus from Gilroy to Los Bañosbus
- Take the bus from Pacheco @ Target to Transpobus Lb
- Take the bus from Merced Transpo to Curry Villagebus
9h$35–52Drive 180.9 mi
cheapest- Drive from Salinas to Yosemite Valleycar 180.9 mi
4h 1m$33–48
Salinas to Yosemite Valley by bus and foot
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Salinas to Yosemite Valley is to bus which costs $30 - $55 and takes 9h.
The fastest way to get from Salinas to Yosemite Valley is to drive which takes 4h 1m and costs $30 - $50.
No, there is no direct bus from Salinas to Yosemite Valley. However, there are services departing from N Main / Rossi and arriving at Curry Village via Gilroy, Pacheco @ Target and Merced Transpo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h.
The distance between Salinas and Yosemite Valley is 200 miles. The road distance is 181.9 miles.
The best way to get from Salinas to Yosemite Valley without a car is to bus which takes 9h and costs $30 - $55.
It takes approximately 9h to get from Salinas to Yosemite Valley, including transfers.
Salinas to Yosemite Valley bus services, operated by Monterey-Salinas Transit, depart from N Main / Rossi station.
Salinas to Yosemite Valley bus services, operated by Monterey-Salinas Transit, arrive at Monterey / Gilroy Train Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Salinas to Yosemite Valley is 182 miles. It takes approximately 4h 1m to drive from Salinas to Yosemite Valley.
There are 268+ hotels available in Yosemite Valley.
What companies run services between Salinas, CA, USA and Yosemite Valley, CA, USA?
You can take a bus from N Main / Rossi to Curry Village via Monterey / Gilroy Train Station, Gilroy, Los Baños, Pacheco @ Target, Transpo, and Merced Transpo in around 9h.
- Phone
- 1-888-678-2871
- [email protected]
- Website
- Monterey-Salinas Transit
Bus from N Main / Rossi to Monterey / Gilroy Train Station
- Ave. Duration
- 42 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $2–4
- Website
- Monterey-Salinas Transit
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