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How to get fromSanta Cruz to Yosemite Valleyby bus (Amtrak), car, bus, train, plane, or bus (Amtrak, Greyhound)

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There are 4 ways to get from Santa Cruz to Yosemite Valley by bus (Amtrak), car, bus, train, plane, or bus (Amtrak, Greyhound)

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Front to Diridon Stationbus bus 17
    2. Take the bus from San Jose - King Rd Pink Elephant to Los Bañosbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Pacheco @ Target to Transpobus bus Lb
    4. Take the bus from Merced Transpo to Curry Villagebus bus
    10h 30m
    $49–74

  2. Drive 197.1 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Santa Cruz to Yosemite Valleycar car 197.1 mi
    4h 13m
    $36–52

  3. Bus, Caltrain, fly

    1. Take the bus from Front to Diridon Stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from San Jose Diridon Caltrain Northbound to Millbrae Caltrain Northboundtrain train
    3. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT)plane plane SFO - FAT
    4. Take the bus from Fresno Yosemite International Airport to Curry Villagebus bus
    8h 34m
    $235–525

  4. Bus via Stockton

    1. Take the bus from Front to Diridon Stationbus bus 17
    2. Take the bus from San Jose to Stocktonbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Stockton to Merced Bus Stopbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Merced Transpo to Curry Villagebus bus
    11h 41m
    $75–105

Santa Cruz to Yosemite Valley by bus and foot

Calendar35Weekly Services
Duration10h 30mAverage Duration
Ticket$49Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 233.6 mi
  • Duration: 10h 30m

What companies run services between Santa Cruz, CA, USA and Yosemite Valley, CA, USA?

You can take a bus from Front to Curry Village via Diridon Station, San Jose Diridon, Santa Clara & 1st, King & Virginia, San Jose - King Rd Pink Elephant, Los Baños, Pacheco @ Target, Transpo, and Merced Transpo in around 10h 30m.

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