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How to get fromYosemite National Park to Dana Pointby bus, train, car, plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus, Amtrak), or bus (Flixbus)

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There are 9 ways to get from Yosemite National Park to Dana Point by bus, train, car, plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus, Amtrak), or bus (Flixbus)

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  1. Bus, train

    best
    1. Take the bus from Mariposa Grove to Fresno Amtrakbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Fresno Bus Station to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus
    3. Take the train from Los Angeles to San Juan Capistrano Amtrak Stationtrain train
    11h 4m
    $71–128

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Mariposa Grove to Fresno Amtrakbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Fresno Bus Station to Long Beach Downtown Transit Gallerybus bus
    3. Take the bus from 7Th-Channel to Golden Lantern-Pacific Coastbus bus 1
    13h 51m
    $60–90

  3. Drive 369.2 mi

    1. Drive from Yosemite Welcome Center to Dana Pointcar car 369.2 mi
    6h 56m
    $68–98

  4. Bus to Fresno Yosemite International Airport, fly to San Diego International Airport, train

    1. Take the bus from Mariposa Grove to Fresno Yosemite International Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane FAT - SAN
    3. Take the train from San Diego to San Juan Capistrano Amtrak Stationtrain train
    8h 43m
    $136–487

  5. Drive, bus, train

    1. Drive from Yosemite National Park to Mammoth Mountain Inncar car
    2. Take the bus from Mammoth Mountain Inn to Golden Valley Park & Ridebus bus
    3. Take the train from Via Princessa to L.A. Union Stationtrain train
    4. Take the train from Los Angeles to San Juan Capistrano Amtrak Stationtrain train
    11h 34m
    $459–491

  6. Bus via Bakersfield

    1. Take the bus from Mariposa Grove to Fresno Amtrakbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Fresno Bus Station to Bakersfield Train Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Bakersfield to San Juan Capistrano Amtrak Stationbus bus
    11h 42m
    $94–163

  7. Bus to Fresno Yosemite International Airport, fly to Los Angeles International Airport, train

    1. Take the bus from Mariposa Grove to Fresno Yosemite International Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane FAT - LAX
    3. Take the train from Los Angeles to San Juan Capistrano Amtrak Stationtrain train
    8h 47m
    $437–725

  8. Bus to Merced Municipal Airport, fly to Los Angeles International Airport, train

    1. Take the bus from Yosemite Valley Lodge/Laurel Cottage to Merced Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Merced Municipal Airport (MCE) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane MCE - LAX
    3. Take the train from Los Angeles to San Juan Capistrano Amtrak Stationtrain train
    9h 40m
    $117–250

  9. Bus, bus to Sacramento International Airport, fly to John Wayne Airport Orange County

    1. Take the bus from Yosemite Valley Lodge/Laurel Cottage to Merced Transpobus bus
    2. Take the bus from Merced Bus Stop to Sacramento Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Fly from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA)plane plane SMF - SNA
    11h 21m
    $348–952

Yosemite National Park to Dana Point by foot, bus, and train

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration11h 4mAverage Duration
Ticket$71Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 351.5 mi
  • Duration: 11h 4m

What companies run services between Yosemite National Park, CA, USA and Dana Point, CA, USA?

You can take a vehicle from Mariposa Grove to Pacific Coast-Dana Point Harbor via Mariposa Grove, Fresno Amtrak, Fresno Bus Station, Bakersfield Train Station, Bakersfield, San Juan Capistrano Amtrak Station, and Camino Capistrano-Old Mission in around 11h 42m.

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