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How to get fromSan Jose to Yosemite Valleyby bus, car, train, plane, or subway

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There are 4 ways to get from San Jose to Yosemite Valley by bus, car, train, plane, or subway

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from San Jose - King Rd Pink Elephant 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 4m
    $37–53

  2. Drive 173.5 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from San Jose to Yosemite Valleycar car 173.5 mi
    4h
    $32–46

  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 Curry Villagebus bus
    7h 29m
    $316–500

  4. BART, bus

    1. Take the subway from Berryessa / North San Jose to Bay Fairsubway subway
    2. Take the bus from BART Dublin Station to Bay C - Modesto Transit Center - 2nd exibus bus 90
    3. Take the bus from Modesto Bus Stop to Merced Bus Stopbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Merced Transpo to Curry Villagebus bus
    9h 14m
    $40–51

San Jose to Yosemite Valley by bus and foot

Calendar35Weekly Services
Duration8h 4mAverage Duration
Ticket$37Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 199.6 mi
  • Duration: 8h 4m

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

You can take a bus from San Jose - King Rd Pink Elephant to Curry Village via Los Baños, Pacheco @ Target, Transpo, and Merced Transpo in around 8h 4m.

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