What is the cheapest way to get from San Francisco to Yosemite Valley?

The cheapest way to get from San Francisco to Yosemite Valley is to drive which costs $30 - $50 and takes 4h 6m.

What is the fastest way to get from San Francisco to Yosemite Valley?

The fastest way to get from San Francisco to Yosemite Valley is to drive which takes 4h 6m and costs $30 - $50.

How far is it from San Francisco to Yosemite Valley?

The distance between San Francisco and Yosemite Valley is 212 miles. The road distance is 187.5 miles.

How do I travel from San Francisco to Yosemite Valley without a car?

The best way to get from San Francisco to Yosemite Valley without a car is to BART and bus which takes 8h 59m and costs $35 - $50.

How long does it take to get from San Francisco to Yosemite Valley?

It takes approximately 8h 59m to get from San Francisco to Yosemite Valley, including transfers.

Can I drive from San Francisco to Yosemite Valley?

Yes, the driving distance between San Francisco to Yosemite Valley is 188 miles. It takes approximately 4h 6m to drive from San Francisco to Yosemite Valley.

Where can I stay near Yosemite Valley?

There are 278+ hotels available in Yosemite Valley.

San Francisco to Yosemite Valley - 3 ways to travel via BART, bus, and car

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There are 3 ways to get from San Francisco to Yosemite Valley by subway, bus, car, or plane

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BART, bus
best
1. Take the subway from Civic Center / UN Plaza to Dublin / Pleasantonsubway
2. Take the bus from BART Dublin Station to Bay C - Modesto Transit Center - 2nd exibus 90
3. Take the bus from Modesto Bus Stop to Merced Bus Stopbus
4. Take the bus from Merced Transpo to Curry Villagebus
8h 59m
$40–49
Drive 186.4 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from San Francisco to Yosemite Valleycar 186.4 mi
4h 6m
$34–50
Fly, bus
1. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT)plane SFO - FAT
2. Take the bus from Fresno Yosemite International Airport to Curry Villagebus
6h 50m
$310–492

San Francisco to Yosemite Valley by subway and bus

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Distance: 210.9 mi
Duration: 8h 59m

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

There is no direct connection from San Francisco to Yosemite Valley. However, you can take the subway to Dublin / Pleasanton, walk to BART Dublin Station, take the bus to Bay C - Modesto Transit Center - 2nd exi, walk to Modesto Bus Stop, take the bus to Merced Bus Stop, then take the bus to Curry Village. Alternatively, you can drive from San Francisco to Yosemite Valley in around 4h 6m.

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