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How to get fromSan Jose to Yosemite National Parkby bus, car, train, or plane

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There are 5 ways to get from San Jose to Yosemite National Park by bus, car, train, or plane

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from San Jose - King Rd Pink Elephant to Fresno, CAbus bus San Jose
    2. Take the bus from Fresno Amtrak to Mariposa Grovebus bus Fresno HWY 41
    7h 7m
    $42–57

  2. Drive 177.4 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from San Jose to Yosemite National Parkcar car 177.4 mi
    4h
    $33–47

  3. Caltrain, fly, bus

    1. Take the train from San Jose Diridon Caltrain Northbound to Millbrae Caltrain Northboundtrain train
    2. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT)plane plane SFO - FAT
    3. Take the bus from Fresno Yosemite International Airport to Mariposa Grovebus bus
    6h 48m
    $216–500

  4. Bus via Los Banos

    1. Take the bus from San Jose Fronteras to Los Bañosbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Pacheco @ Target to Transpobus bus Lb
    3. Take the bus from Merced Transpo to Curry Villagebus bus
    8h 20m
    $61–84

  5. Bus via Los Banos #2

    1. Take the bus from San Jose Fronteras to Los Bañosbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Pacheco @ Target to Transpobus bus Lb
    3. Take the bus from Merced Transpo to Yosemite Valley Lodge/Laurel Cottagebus bus
    8h 42m
    $61–84

San Jose to Yosemite National Park by bus and foot

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration7h 7mAverage Duration
Ticket$42Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 221 mi
  • Duration: 7h 7m

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

You can take a bus from San Jose - King Rd Pink Elephant to Mariposa Grove via Fresno, CA, Se Fresno - F St, L Shelter, Se Tulare - P St, Fresno Amtrak, and Mariposa Grove in around 7h 7m.

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