There are 8 ways to get from San Clemente to Yosemite National Park by train, bus, car, plane, or bus (Greyhound)
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Train, bus, drive
best- Take the train from San Clemente Pier Amtrak to Los Angelestrain
- Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Via Princessatrain
- Take the bus from Golden Valley Park & Ride to Mammoth Mountain Innbus
- Drive from Mammoth Mountain Inn to Yosemite National Parkcar
10h 59m$459–491Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Santa Ana Bus Stop to Fresno Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0831
- Take the bus from Fresno Amtrak to Mariposa Grovebus Fresno HWY 41
13h 33m$61–101Drive 372.6 mi
- Drive from San Clemente to Yosemite Welcome Centercar 372.6 mi
6h 55m$68–99Train to San Diego International Airport, fly to Fresno Yosemite International Airport, bus
- Take the train from San Clemente Pier Amtrak to San Diego Old Town Transportation Centertrain
- Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT)plane SAN - FAT
- Take the bus from Fresno Yosemite International Airport to Mariposa Grovebus
7h 25m$129–469Train, bus via Los Angeles
- Take the train from San Clemente Pier Amtrak to Los Angelestrain
- Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Fresno Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Fresno Amtrak to Mariposa Grovebus
11h 8m$72–129Train, bus
- Take the train from San Clemente Pier Amtrak to Los Angelestrain
- Take the bus from Los Angeles to Fresnobus
- Take the bus from Fresno Amtrak to Mariposa Grovebus
11h 11m$117–174Train to Los Angeles International Airport, fly to Fresno Yosemite International Airport, bus
- Take the train from San Clemente Pier Amtrak to Los Angelestrain
- Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT)plane LAX - FAT
- Take the bus from Fresno Yosemite International Airport to Mariposa Grovebus
8h 8m$437–725Train to Los Angeles International Airport, fly to Merced Municipal Airport, bus
- Take the train from San Clemente Pier Amtrak to Los Angelestrain
- Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Merced Municipal Airport (MCE)plane LAX - MCE
- Take the bus from Merced Airport to Curry Villagebus
9h 39m$118–251
San Clemente to Yosemite National Park by train, foot, and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from San Clemente to Yosemite National Park is to bus which costs $60 - $110 and takes 13h 33m.
The fastest way to get from San Clemente to Yosemite National Park is to drive which takes 6h 55m and costs $65 - $100.
No, there is no direct bus from San Clemente to Yosemite National Park. However, there are services departing from Calle De Los Molinos-Avd Pico and arriving at Mariposa Grove via Laguna Hills Trans Ctr Dock 5, Santa Ana Bus Stop and Fresno Amtrak. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 33m.
The distance between San Clemente and Yosemite National Park is 457 miles. The road distance is 374.8 miles.
The best way to get from San Clemente to Yosemite National Park without a car is to train and bus via Los Angeles which takes 11h 8m and costs $70 - $130.
It takes approximately 10h 59m to get from San Clemente to Yosemite National Park, including transfers.
San Clemente to Yosemite National Park bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Santa Ana Bus Stop station.
San Clemente to Yosemite National Park bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Fresno Bus Station.
Yes, the driving distance between San Clemente to Yosemite National Park is 375 miles. It takes approximately 6h 55m to drive from San Clemente to Yosemite National Park.
There are 276+ hotels available in Yosemite National Park.
What companies run services between San Clemente, CA, USA and Yosemite National Park, CA, USA?
You can take a bus from Calle De Los Molinos-Avd Pico to Mariposa Grove via Laguna Hills Trans Ctr Dock 5, Santa Ana-Santiago, Santa Ana Bus Stop, Fresno Bus Station, Fresno Amtrak, and Mariposa Grove in around 13h 33m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from San Diego International Airport to Fresno Yosemite International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–270
Flights from San Diego International Airport to Fresno Yosemite International Airport via Las Vegas
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- $50–300
- Website
- alaskaair.com
Flights from San Diego International Airport to Fresno Yosemite International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–410
- Website
- united.com
Flights from San Diego International Airport to Fresno Yosemite International Airport via Los Angeles International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 27m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $40–270
Flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Fresno Yosemite International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–250
- Website
- contouraviation.com
Flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Merced Municipal Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–170
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from San Clemente Pier Amtrak to Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 37m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $20–45
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from San Clemente Pier Amtrak to San Diego Old Town Transportation Center
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $18–40
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from San Clemente Pier Amtrak to Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 37m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $20–45
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from San Clemente Pier Amtrak to Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 37m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $20–45
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from San Clemente Pier Amtrak to Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 37m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $20–45
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from San Clemente Pier Amtrak to Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 37m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $20–45
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- (800) 371-LINK (5465)
- Website
- Metrolink Trains
Train from L.A. Union Station to Via Princessa
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $8–12
- Website
- Metrolink Trains
- [email protected]
- Website
- CCSC Recreation & Social Club
Bus from Golden Valley Park & Ride to Mammoth Mountain Inn
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- Frequency
- On demand
- Estimated price
- $419
- Schedules at
- CCSC Recreation & Social Club
Bus from Fresno Yosemite International Airport to Mariposa Grove
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $20
- 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
Bus from Fresno Amtrak to Mariposa Grove
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $22
- 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
Bus from Fresno Yosemite International Airport to Mariposa Grove
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $20
- Website
- Yosemite Area Regional Transportation
Bus from Merced Airport to Curry Village
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 23m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $26
- Website
- Yosemite Area Regional Transportation
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Fresno Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $30–65
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Santa Ana Bus Stop to Fresno Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $35–75
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Fresno Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 5m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $35–60
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Los Angeles to Fresno
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 44m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $75–110
- Website
- Amtrak
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