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How to get fromSan Diego to Tuolumne Meadowsby train, bus, taxi, car, plane, or bus (Flixbus)

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There are 7 ways to get from San Diego to Tuolumne Meadows by train, bus, taxi, car, plane, or bus (Flixbus)

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  1. Train, bus, taxi

    best
    1. Take the train from San Diego to Los Angelestrain 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. Take the taxi from Mammoth Mountain Inn to Tuolumne Meadowstaxi taxi
    11h 46m
    $617–704

  2. Drive 436 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from San Diego to Tuolumne Meadowscar car 436 mi
    7h 48m
    $80–115

  3. Fly to Fresno Yosemite International Airport, bus, taxi

    1. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT)plane plane SAN - FAT
    2. Take the bus from Fresno Yosemite International Airport to Curry Villagebus bus
    3. Take the taxi from Curry Village to May Lake Trailheadtaxi taxi
    7h 43m
    $274–628

  4. Train, bus via Van Nuys

    1. Take the train from San Diego to Van Nuystrain train
    2. Take the bus from Skirball Park & Ride to Mammoth Mountain Innbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Mammoth Mountain Inn to Tuolumne Meadows Storebus bus
    13h 45m
    $483–534

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from San Diego to Huntington Parkbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Huntington Park to Mercedbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Merced Transpo to Yosemite Valley Lodge/Laurel Cottagebus bus
    4. Take the bus from Yosemite Valley Lodge/Laurel Cottage to Tuolumne Meadows Storebus bus
    16h 16m
    $95–132

  6. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from San Diego to Oceansidetrain train
    2. Take the bus from Oceanside Transportation Center to Fresno Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Fresno Amtrak to Curry Villagebus bus
    4. Take the bus from Curry Village to Tuolumne Meadows Storebus bus
    18h 5m
    $105–164

  7. Fly to Reno/Tahoe International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO)plane plane SAN - RNO
    2. Take the bus from Reno - Tahoe International Airport to June Lake Junction - US 395 & SR 158bus bus
    3. Take the bus from June Lake Junction 158/395 to Tuolumne Meadows Storebus bus
    8h 16m
    $243–349

San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT) flights

Calendar47Weekly Planes
Duration1h 45mAverage Duration
Ticket$42Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 496.8 mi
  • Duration: 11h 46m

What companies run services between San Diego, CA, USA and Tuolumne Meadows, CA, USA?

You can take a bus from San Diego to Tuolumne Meadows via Huntington Park, Merced, Merced Transpo, Yosemite Valley Lodge/Laurel Cottage, and Tuolumne Meadows Store in around 16h 16m.

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