There are 7 ways to get from Yosemite National Park to Malibu by car, bus, taxi, plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), or bus (Flixbus)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Drive, bus, taxi
best- Drive from Yosemite National Park to Mammoth Mountain Inncar
- Take the bus from Mammoth Mountain Inn to Golden Valley Park & Ridebus
- Take the taxi from Golden Valley Park & Ride to Malibutaxi
6h 56m$551–597Bus via Fresno
cheapest- Take the bus from Mariposa Grove to Fresno Amtrakbus Fresno HWY 41
- Take the bus from Fresno Bus Station to Los Angeles Union Stationbus Greyhound US0810 / ...
10h 24m$56–92Drive 319.2 mi
- Drive from Yosemite Welcome Center to Malibucar 319.2 mi
6h 11m$59–85Bus to Fresno Yosemite International Airport, fly
- 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
7h 30m$415–678Bus
- Take the bus from Crane Flat Gas Station to Mammoth Mountain Innbus Mammoth Lakes HWY 120E/395
- Take the bus from Mammoth Mountain Inn to Skirball Park & Ridebus Mammoth Ski Trip
11h 34m$452–454Bus #2
- 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 3m$58–85Bus to Merced Municipal Airport, fly
- 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
8h 22m$95–203
Yosemite National Park to Malibu by foot, bus, subway, and tram
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Yosemite National Park to Malibu is to bus which costs $55 - $90 and takes 12h 3m.
The fastest way to get from Yosemite National Park to Malibu is to drive which takes 6h 11m and costs $55 - $85.
No, there is no direct bus from Yosemite National Park to Malibu. However, there are services departing from Mariposa Grove and arriving at Civic Center / Stuart Ranch via Fresno Bus Station and 5th / Colorado. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 24m.
The distance between Yosemite National Park and Malibu is 390 miles. The road distance is 321.1 miles.
The best way to get from Yosemite National Park to Malibu without a car is to bus via Fresno which takes 10h 24m and costs $55 - $95.
It takes approximately 6h 56m to get from Yosemite National Park to Malibu, including transfers.
Yosemite National Park to Malibu bus services, operated by Yosemite Area Regional Transportation, depart from Mariposa Grove station.
Yosemite National Park to Malibu bus services, operated by Yosemite Area Regional Transportation, arrive at Fresno Amtrak station.
Yes, the driving distance between Yosemite National Park to Malibu is 321 miles. It takes approximately 6h 11m to drive from Yosemite National Park to Malibu.
There are 199+ hotels available in Malibu.
What companies run services between Yosemite National Park, CA, USA and Malibu, CA, USA?
You can take a vehicle from Mariposa Grove to Civic Center / Stuart Ranch via Mariposa Grove, Fresno Amtrak, Fresno Bus Station, Los Angeles Union Station, Union Station - Metro B & D Lines, 7th Street / Metro Center Station - Metro B & D Lines, 7th Street / Metro Center Station - Metro A & E Lines, Downtown Santa Monica Station, and 5th / Colorado in around 10h 24m.
- 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
- [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
Bus from Mammoth Mountain Inn to Skirball Park & Ride
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 30m
- Frequency
- On demand
- Estimated price
- $419
- Schedules at
- CCSC Recreation & Social Club
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 Crane Flat Gas Station to Mammoth Mountain Inn
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $30
- 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
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Estimated price
- $120–160
Oak Tree Taxi Cab
- Phone
- +1 661-478-0192
Yellow Cab
- Phone
- +1 661-260-2227
Yellow Star Taxi
- Phone
- +1 800-840-2227
- Website
- yellowstartaxi.com
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