There are 6 ways to get from Yosemite National Park to Fontana by bus, train, car, plane, or bus (Flixbus)
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Bus, train
best- Take the bus from Mariposa Grove to Fresno Amtrakbus
- Take the bus from Fresno Bus Station to Los Angeles Union Stationbus
- Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Fontanatrain
10h 35m$60–99Drive 331 mi
- Drive from Yosemite Toulumne Meadows Visitor Center to Fontanacar 331 mi
6h 3m$61–88Bus to Fresno Yosemite International Airport, fly, train
- Take the bus from Mariposa Grove to Fresno Yosemite International Airportbus
- Fly from Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane FAT - LAX
- Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Fontanatrain
8h 18m$426–696Drive, bus, train
- Drive from Yosemite National Park to Mammoth Mountain Inncar
- Take the bus from Mammoth Mountain Inn to Golden Valley Park & Ridebus
- Take the train from Via Princessa to L.A. Union Stationtrain
- Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Fontanatrain
11h 13m$442–454Bus
- Take the bus from Mariposa Grove to Fresno Amtrakbus Fresno HWY 41
- Take the bus from Fresno Bus Station to Los Angeles Downtownbus FlixBus 2006
12h 46m$60–91Bus to Merced Municipal Airport, fly, train
- Take the bus from Yosemite Valley Lodge/Laurel Cottage to Merced Airportbus
- Fly from Merced Municipal Airport (MCE) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane MCE - LAX
- Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Fontanatrain
9h 10m$106–221
Yosemite National Park to Fontana by foot, bus, and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Yosemite National Park to Fontana is to bus which costs $60 - $95 and takes 12h 46m.
The fastest way to get from Yosemite National Park to Fontana is to drive which takes 6h 3m and costs $60 - $90.
No, there is no direct bus from Yosemite National Park to Fontana. However, there are services departing from Mariposa Grove and arriving at Sierra Avenue @ Merrill via Fresno Bus Station, Cesar Chavez Transit Pavilion, El Monte Station Upper Level and Pomona Transit Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 46m.
The distance between Yosemite National Park and Fontana is 341 miles. The road distance is 332.9 miles.
The best way to get from Yosemite National Park to Fontana without a car is to bus and train which takes 10h 35m and costs $60 - $100.
It takes approximately 10h 35m to get from Yosemite National Park to Fontana, including transfers.
Yosemite National Park to Fontana bus services, operated by Yosemite Area Regional Transportation, depart from Mariposa Grove station.
Yosemite National Park to Fontana bus services, operated by Yosemite Area Regional Transportation, arrive at Fresno Amtrak station.
Yes, the driving distance between Yosemite National Park to Fontana is 333 miles. It takes approximately 6h 3m to drive from Yosemite National Park to Fontana.
There are 311+ hotels available in Fontana.
What companies run services between Yosemite National Park, CA, USA and Fontana, CA, USA?
You can take a vehicle from Mariposa Grove to Sierra Avenue @ Merrill via Mariposa Grove, Fresno Amtrak, Fresno Bus Station, Los Angeles Downtown, Cesar Chavez Transit Pavilion, El Monte Station - Lower Level, El Monte Station Upper Level, and Pomona Transit Center in around 12h 46m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Fresno Yosemite International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $26–180
- Website
- contouraviation.com
Flights from Merced Municipal Airport to Los Angeles International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–170
- Phone
- (800) 371-LINK (5465)
- Website
- Metrolink Trains
Train from L.A. Union Station to Fontana
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $9–13
- Website
- Metrolink Trains
Train from L.A. Union Station to Fontana
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $9–13
- Website
- Metrolink Trains
Train from Via Princessa to L.A. Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $8–12
- Website
- Metrolink Trains
Train from L.A. Union Station to Fontana
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $3–5
- Website
- Metrolink Trains
Train from L.A. Union Station to Fontana
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $9–13
- Website
- Metrolink Trains
Bus from Mariposa Grove to Fresno Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $22
- Website
- Yosemite Area Regional Transportation
Bus from Mariposa Grove to Fresno Yosemite International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $20
- Website
- Yosemite Area Regional Transportation
Bus from Mariposa Grove to Fresno Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $22
- Website
- Yosemite Area Regional Transportation
Bus from Yosemite Valley Lodge/Laurel Cottage to Merced Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 18m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $26
- Website
- Yosemite Area Regional Transportation
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Fresno Bus Station to Los Angeles Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $30–65
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Fresno Bus Station to Los Angeles Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $35–60
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Fresno Bus Station to Los Angeles Downtown
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $35–60
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
- [email protected]
- Website
- CCSC Recreation & Social Club
Bus from Mammoth Mountain Inn to Golden Valley Park & Ride
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- Frequency
- On demand
- Estimated price
- $419
- Schedules at
- CCSC Recreation & Social Club
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