There are 8 ways to get from Yosemite National Park to San Clemente by bus, train, car, plane, or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus, Amtrak)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
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 Los Angeles to San Clemente Pier Amtraktrain
10h 43m$71–131Drive 373.5 mi
cheapest- Drive from Yosemite Welcome Center to San Clementecar 373.5 mi
6h 57m$69–99Bus to Fresno Yosemite International Airport, fly to San Diego International Airport, train
- Take the bus from Mariposa Grove to Fresno Yosemite International Airportbus
- Fly from Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane FAT - SAN
- Take the train from San Diego to San Clemente Pier Amtraktrain
7h 53m$131–480Drive, 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 Los Angeles to San Clemente Pier Amtraktrain
11h 19m$459–494Bus, train via Los Angeles
- Take the bus from Mariposa Grove to Fresno Amtrakbus
- Take the bus from Fresno Bus Station to Los Angeles Downtownbus
- Take the train from Los Angeles to San Clemente Pier Amtraktrain
11h 19m$71–126Bus
- Take the bus from Mariposa Grove to Fresno Amtrakbus
- Take the bus from Fresno Bus Station to Bakersfield Train Stationbus
- Take the bus from Bakersfield to San Juan Capistrano Amtrak Stationbus
11h 55m$94–163Bus to Fresno Yosemite International Airport, fly to Los Angeles International Airport, 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 Los Angeles to San Clemente Pier Amtraktrain
8h 26m$437–728Bus to Merced Municipal Airport, fly to Los Angeles International Airport, 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 Los Angeles to San Clemente Pier Amtraktrain
9h 18m$117–253
Yosemite National Park to San Clemente by foot, bus, and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Yosemite National Park to San Clemente is to drive which costs $65 - $100 and takes 6h 57m.
The fastest way to get from Yosemite National Park to San Clemente is to drive which takes 6h 57m and costs $65 - $100.
No, there is no direct bus from Yosemite National Park to San Clemente. However, there are services departing from Mariposa Grove and arriving at Calle De Los Molinos-Avd Pico via Fresno Bus Station, Bakersfield and Camino Capistrano-Old Mission. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 55m.
The distance between Yosemite National Park and San Clemente is 357 miles. The road distance is 375.7 miles.
The best way to get from Yosemite National Park to San Clemente without a car is to bus and train which takes 10h 43m and costs $70 - $140.
It takes approximately 10h 43m to get from Yosemite National Park to San Clemente, including transfers.
Yosemite National Park to San Clemente bus services, operated by Yosemite Area Regional Transportation, depart from Mariposa Grove station.
Yosemite National Park to San Clemente bus services, operated by Yosemite Area Regional Transportation, arrive at Fresno Amtrak station.
Yes, the driving distance between Yosemite National Park to San Clemente is 376 miles. It takes approximately 6h 57m to drive from Yosemite National Park to San Clemente.
There are 246+ hotels available in San Clemente.
What companies run services between Yosemite National Park, CA, USA and San Clemente, CA, USA?
You can take a vehicle from Mariposa Grove to Calle De Los Molinos-Avd Pico 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 55m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Fresno Yosemite International Airport to San Diego International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–280
Flights from Fresno Yosemite International Airport to San Diego International Airport via Las Vegas
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 27m
- When
- Sunday, Monday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $55–320
- Website
- alaskaair.com
Flights from Fresno Yosemite International Airport to San Diego International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–410
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Fresno Yosemite International Airport to San Diego International Airport via Los Angeles International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 16m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–290
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
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Los Angeles to San Clemente Pier Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $20–45
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from San Diego to San Clemente Pier Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $19–45
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Los Angeles to San Clemente Pier Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $20–45
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Los Angeles to San Clemente Pier Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $20–45
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Los Angeles to San Clemente Pier Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $20–45
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Los Angeles to San Clemente Pier Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $20–45
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- (800) 371-LINK (5465)
- 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
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 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 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
Bus from Fresno Bus Station to Bakersfield Train Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $16–35
- 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
- $30–60
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Fresno Bus Station to Los Angeles Downtown
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $30–60
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Fresno Bus Station to Bakersfield Train Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $17–28
- 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
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Fresno Bus Station to Bakersfield Train Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–55
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Bakersfield to San Juan Capistrano Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $55–85
- Website
- Amtrak
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