There are 2 ways to get from Yosemite National Park to Folsom by bus (Greyhound) or car
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Yosemite National Park to Folsom by foot, bus, and tram
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The cheapest way to get from Yosemite National Park to Folsom is to drive which costs $23 - $35 and takes 3h 11m.
The fastest way to get from Yosemite National Park to Folsom is to drive which takes 3h 11m and costs $23 - $35.
No, there is no direct bus from Yosemite National Park to Folsom. However, there are services departing from Yosemite Valley Lodge/Laurel Cottage and arriving at 7Th St & Capitol Ave via Merced Bus Stop and Richards Blvd & Sequoia Pacific Blvd. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 47m.
The distance between Yosemite National Park and Folsom is 227 miles. The road distance is 131.1 miles.
The best way to get from Yosemite National Park to Folsom without a car is to bus which takes 8h 47m and costs $45 - $70.
It takes approximately 8h 47m to get from Yosemite National Park to Folsom, including transfers.
Yosemite National Park to Folsom bus services, operated by Yosemite Area Regional Transportation, depart from Yosemite Valley Lodge/Laurel Cottage station.
Yosemite National Park to Folsom bus services, operated by Yosemite Area Regional Transportation, arrive at Merced Transpo station.
Yes, the driving distance between Yosemite National Park to Folsom is 131 miles. It takes approximately 3h 11m to drive from Yosemite National Park to Folsom.
There are 143+ hotels available in Folsom.
What companies run services between Yosemite National Park, CA, USA and Folsom, CA, USA?
You can take a vehicle from Yosemite Valley Lodge to Historic Folsom Station via Yosemite Valley Lodge/Laurel Cottage, Merced Bus Stop, Sacramento Bus Station, Richards Blvd & Sequoia Pacific Blvd, 7Th St & Capitol Ave, and 7th & Capitol Station in around 8h 47m.
Bus from Yosemite Valley Lodge/Laurel Cottage to Merced Transpo
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 3m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $25
- Website
- Yosemite Area Regional Transportation
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- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
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- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Merced Bus Stop to Sacramento Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $18–35
- Website
- Greyhound
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