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How to get fromSanta Barbara to Yosemite National Parkby train, bus, car, plane, or bus (Amtrak, Flixbus, Greyhound)

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There are 4 ways to get from Santa Barbara to Yosemite National Park by train, bus, car, plane, or bus (Amtrak, Flixbus, Greyhound)

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  1. Train, bus, drive

    best
    1. Take the train from Santa Barbara to Chatsworthtrain train
    2. Take the bus from Golden Valley Park & Ride to Mammoth Mountain Innbus bus
    3. Drive from Mammoth Mountain Inn to Yosemite National Parkcar car
    8h 52m
    $505–551

  2. Drive 314.4 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Santa Barbara to Yosemite Welcome Centercar car 314.4 mi
    6h 42m
    $58–83

  3. Train, fly, bus

    1. Take the train from Santa Barbara to Los Angelestrain train
    2. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT)plane plane LAX - FAT
    3. Take the bus from Fresno Yosemite International Airport to Mariposa Grovebus bus
    9h 24m
    $450–751

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Santa Barbara to Bakersfieldbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Bakersfield Train Station to Fresno Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Fresno Amtrak to Mariposa Grovebus bus
    10h 23m
    $90–150

Santa Barbara to Yosemite National Park by bus and foot

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration10h 23mAverage Duration
Ticket$90Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 440.7 mi
  • Duration: 8h 52m

What companies run services between Santa Barbara, CA, USA and Yosemite National Park, CA, USA?

You can take a bus from Santa Barbara to Mariposa Grove via Bakersfield, Bakersfield Train Station, Fresno Bus Station, Fresno Amtrak, and Mariposa Grove in around 10h 23m.

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