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

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There are 6 ways to get from Santa Monica to Yosemite National Park by train, bus, car, plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), or bus (Flixbus)

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  1. Train, bus, drive

    best
    1. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Via Princessatrain 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
    10h 15m
    $443–453

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Los Angeles Downtown to Fresno Bus Stationbus bus FlixBus 2006
    2. Take the bus from Fresno Amtrak to Mariposa Grovebus bus Fresno HWY 41
    11h 6m
    $54–84

  3. Drive 309.5 mi

    1. Drive from Santa Monica to Yosemite Welcome Centercar car 309.5 mi
    5h 55m
    $57–82

  4. Fly to Fresno Yosemite International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT)plane plane LAX - FAT
    2. Take the bus from Fresno Yosemite International Airport to Mariposa Grovebus bus
    6h 34m
    $411–673

  5. Bus via 7th Street / Metro Center Station - Metro A & E Lines

    1. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Fresno Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0810 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Fresno Amtrak to Mariposa Grovebus bus Fresno HWY 41
    10h 22m
    $56–91

  6. Fly to Merced Municipal Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Merced Municipal Airport (MCE)plane plane LAX - MCE
    2. Take the bus from Merced Airport to Curry Villagebus bus
    8h 6m
    $92–199

Santa Monica to Yosemite National Park by tram, subway, bus, and foot

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration10h 22mAverage Duration
Ticket$56Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 406.8 mi
  • Duration: 10h 15m

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

You can take a vehicle from Downtown Santa Monica Station to Mariposa Grove via 7th Street / Metro Center Station - Metro A & E Lines, 7th Street / Metro Center Station - Metro B & D Lines, Union Station - Metro B & D Lines, Los Angeles Union Station, Fresno Bus Station, Fresno Amtrak, and Mariposa Grove in around 10h 22m.

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