What is the cheapest way to get from San Jose to Yosemite Falls?

The cheapest way to get from San Jose to Yosemite Falls is to BART and bus and drive which costs $27 - $50 and takes 6h 58m.

What is the fastest way to get from San Jose to Yosemite Falls?

The fastest way to get from San Jose to Yosemite Falls is to drive which takes 4h and costs $30 - $50.

Is there a direct bus between San Jose and Yosemite Falls?

No, there is no direct bus from San Jose to Yosemite Falls. However, there are services departing from San Jose - King Rd Pink Elephant and arriving at Yosemite Village via Pacheco @ Target and Merced Transpo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 45m.

How far is it from San Jose to Yosemite Falls?

The distance between San Jose and Yosemite Falls is 217 miles. The road distance is 174.8 miles.

How do I travel from San Jose to Yosemite Falls without a car?

The best way to get from San Jose to Yosemite Falls without a car is to bus which takes 9h 45m and costs $35 - $55.

How long does it take to get from San Jose to Yosemite Falls?

It takes approximately 6h 58m to get from San Jose to Yosemite Falls, including transfers.

Where do I catch the San Jose to Yosemite Falls bus from?

San Jose to Yosemite Falls bus services, operated by Tufesa, depart from San Jose - King Rd Pink Elephant station.

Where does the San Jose to Yosemite Falls bus arrive?

San Jose to Yosemite Falls bus services, operated by Tufesa, arrive at Los Baños station.

Can I drive from San Jose to Yosemite Falls?

Yes, the driving distance between San Jose to Yosemite Falls is 175 miles. It takes approximately 4h to drive from San Jose to Yosemite Falls.

Where can I stay near Yosemite Falls?

There are 278+ hotels available in Yosemite Falls.

San Jose to Yosemite Falls - 3 ways to travel via BART, bus, and car

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There are 3 ways to get from San Jose to Yosemite Falls by subway, bus, or car

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BART, bus, drive
best
1. Take the subway from Berryessa / North San Jose to Bay Fairsubway
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. Drive from Merced Bus Stop to Yosemite Fallscar
6h 58m
$28–46
Drive 173.8 mi
1. Drive from San Jose to Yosemite Fallscar 173.8 mi
4h
$32–46
Bus
1. Take the bus from San Jose - King Rd Pink Elephant to Los Bañosbus
2. Take the bus from Pacheco @ Target to Transpobus Lb
3. Take the bus from Merced Transpo to Yosemite Villagebus
9h 45m
$37–53

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Distance: 215.7 mi
Duration: 6h 58m

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

You can take a bus from San Jose - King Rd Pink Elephant to Yosemite Falls via Los Baños, Pacheco @ Target, Transpo, Merced Transpo, and Yosemite Village in around 9h 45m.

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