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

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There are 7 ways to get from Santa Monica to Yosemite Valley by bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, plane, bus, train, or bus (Flixbus)

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  1. Bus via Fresno

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    1. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Fresno Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0810 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Fresno Amtrak to Curry Villagebus bus Fresno HWY 41
    11h 3m
    $71–106

  2. Drive 308.2 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Santa Monica to Yosemite Valleycar car 308.2 mi
    5h 51m
    $57–82

  3. 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 Curry Villagebus bus
    7h 16m
    $281–683

  4. Train, bus, drive

    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 Valleycar car
    11h 20m
    $449–463

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Skirball Park & Ride to Mammoth Mountain Innbus bus Mammoth Ski Trip
    2. Take the bus from Mammoth Mountain Inn to Curry Villagebus bus Mammoth Lakes HWY 120E/395
    11h 25m
    $456–457

  6. Bus #2

    1. Take the bus from Los Angeles Downtown to Fresno Bus Stationbus bus FlixBus 2006
    2. Take the bus from Fresno Amtrak to Curry Villagebus bus Fresno HWY 41
    11h 48m
    $69–94

  7. 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 5m
    $92–199

Santa Monica to Yosemite Valley by tram, subway, and bus

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration11h 3mAverage Duration
Ticket$71Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 342.4 mi
  • Duration: 11h 3m

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

You can take a vehicle from Downtown Santa Monica Station to Curry Village 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, and Fresno Amtrak in around 11h 3m.

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