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How to get fromSan Jose to Yosemiteby plane, car, bus, taxi, subway, or train

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There are 6 ways to get from San Jose to Yosemite by plane, car, bus, taxi, subway, or train

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  1. Fly Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to Blue Grass Airport, drive

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    1. Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to Blue Grass Airport (LEX)plane plane SJC - LEX
    2. Drive from Lexington-Airport-LEX to Yosemitecar car
    8h 40m
    $134–568

  2. Bus, taxi

    1. Take the bus from San Jose Fronteras to 285 S East End Ave - Pomonabus bus
    2. Take the bus from Montclair Transcenter to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Indianapolis Union Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Indianapolis to Cincinnatibus bus
    5. Take the bus from Cincinnati Bus Station to Bereabus bus
    6. Take the taxi from Berea to Yosemitetaxi taxi
    2d 17h
    $581–901

  3. BART, train, bus, drive

    1. Take the subway from Berryessa / North San Jose to Richmondsubway subway
    2. Take the train from Richmond to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Indianapolistrain train
    4. Take the bus from Indianapolis to exit 86 Pilot - Glendalebus bus
    5. Drive from exit 86 Pilot - Glendale to Yosemitecar car
    2d 19h
    $1,460–2,365

  4. Drive  2,386.5 mi

    1. Drive from San Jose to Yosemitecar car 2,386.5 mi
    39h 27m
    $436–630

  5. Fly Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to Louisville International Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to Louisville International Airport (SDF)plane plane SJC - SDF
    2. Drive from Louisville-Airport-SDF to Yosemitecar car
    9h 28m
    $230–980

  6. Caltrain to San Francisco International Airport, fly to Louisville International Airport, drive

    1. Take the train from San Jose Diridon Caltrain Northbound to Millbrae Caltrain Northboundtrain train
    2. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Louisville International Airport (SDF)plane plane SFO - SDF
    3. Drive from Louisville-Airport-SDF to Yosemitecar car
    8h 54m
    $214–847

Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to Blue Grass Airport (LEX) flights

Calendar47Weekly Planes
Duration7h 44mAverage Duration
Ticket$128Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,089.4 mi
  • Duration: 8h 40m

What companies run services between San Jose, CA, USA and Yosemite, KY, USA?

There is no direct connection from San Jose to Yosemite. However, you can take the line 60 bus to SJC Airport Terminal A, walk to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) airport, fly to Blue Grass Airport (LEX), then drive to Yosemite. Alternatively, you can take the bus to 285 S East End Ave - Pomona, walk to East End Ave and Mission Blvd E, take the line 480 bus to Montclair Transit Center, walk to Montclair Transcenter, take the bus to St Louis Bus Station, take the bus to Indianapolis Union Station, take the bus to Cincinnati, walk to Cincinnati Bus Station, take the bus to Berea, then take the taxi to Yosemite.

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