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How to get fromSan Diego to Yosemite Valley Lodgeby plane, bus, bus (Flixbus), car, train, or bus (Amtrak)

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There are 7 ways to get from San Diego to Yosemite Valley Lodge by plane, bus, bus (Flixbus), car, train, or bus (Amtrak)

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  1. Fly, bus

    best
    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
    6h 7m
    $124–438

  2. Drive 431 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from San Diego to Yosemite Valley Lodgecar car 431 mi
    7h 55m
    $79–114

  3. Bus via Merced

    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
    13h 18m
    $80–113

  4. Train, bus, drive

    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. Drive from Mammoth Mountain Inn to Yosemite Valley Lodgecar car
    13h 25m
    $486–542

  5. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from San Diego to Los Angelestrain train
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Fresno Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Fresno Amtrak to Yosemite Villagebus bus
    13h 51m
    $103–181

  6. Train, bus via Merced

    1. Take the train from San Diego to Anaheimtrain train
    2. Take the bus from Huntington Park to Mercedbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Merced Transpo to Yosemite Valley Lodge/Laurel Cottagebus bus
    13h 58m
    $114–179

  7. Bus

    1. Take the bus from San Diego to Los Angelesbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles to Fresnobus bus
    3. Take the bus from Fresno Amtrak to Yosemite Villagebus bus
    14h 19m
    $151–204

San Diego to Yosemite Valley Lodge by bus

Calendar12Weekly Buses
Duration13h 18mAverage Duration
Ticket$80Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 413 mi
  • Duration: 6h 7m

What companies run services between San Diego, CA, USA and Yosemite Valley Lodge, CA, USA?

You can take a bus from San Diego to Yosemite Valley Lodge/Laurel Cottage via Huntington Park, Merced, and Merced Transpo in around 13h 18m.

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