There are 6 ways to get from Yosemite National Park to Santa Clarita by car, bus, plane, train, 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.
Drive, bus
best- Drive from Yosemite National Park to Mammoth Mountain Inncar
- Take the bus from Mammoth Mountain Inn to Golden Valley Park & Ridebus Mammoth Ski Trip
6h 15m$451–461Drive 282.5 mi
cheapest- Drive from Yosemite Welcome Center to Santa Claritacar 282.5 mi
5h 23m$52–75Bus 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 Newhalltrain
7h 46m$425–694Bus
- 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 Santa Clarita-Newhall Amtrak Stationbus
8h 35m$64–116Bus, train
- Take the bus from Mariposa Grove to Fresno Amtrakbus
- Take the bus from Fresno Bus Station to Los Angeles Downtownbus
- Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Newhalltrain
10h 38m$59–87Bus 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 Newhalltrain
8h 39m$105–219
Yosemite National Park to Santa Clarita by foot and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Yosemite National Park to Santa Clarita is to drive which costs $50 - $75 and takes 5h 23m.
The fastest way to get from Yosemite National Park to Santa Clarita is to drive which takes 5h 23m and costs $50 - $75.
No, there is no direct bus from Yosemite National Park to Santa Clarita station. However, there are services departing from Mariposa Grove and arriving at Santa Clarita-Newhall Amtrak Station via Fresno Bus Station and Bakersfield. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 35m.
The distance between Yosemite National Park and Santa Clarita is 358 miles. The road distance is 284.1 miles.
The best way to get from Yosemite National Park to Santa Clarita without a car is to bus which takes 8h 35m and costs $60 - $120.
It takes approximately 6h 15m to get from Yosemite National Park to Santa Clarita, including transfers.
Yosemite National Park to Santa Clarita bus services, operated by Yosemite Area Regional Transportation, depart from Mariposa Grove station.
Yosemite National Park to Santa Clarita bus services, operated by Yosemite Area Regional Transportation, arrive at Fresno Amtrak station.
Yes, the driving distance between Yosemite National Park to Santa Clarita is 284 miles. It takes approximately 5h 23m to drive from Yosemite National Park to Santa Clarita.
There are 144+ hotels available in Santa Clarita.
What companies run services between Yosemite National Park, CA, USA and Santa Clarita, CA, USA?
You can take a vehicle from Mariposa Grove to Santa Clarita-Newhall Amtrak Station via Mariposa Grove, Fresno Amtrak, Fresno Bus Station, Bakersfield Train Station, and Bakersfield in around 8h 35m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Fresno Yosemite International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $25–180
- 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 Newhall
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $8–11
- Website
- Metrolink Trains
Train from L.A. Union Station to Newhall
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $8–11
- Website
- Metrolink Trains
Train from L.A. Union Station to Newhall
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $8–11
- Website
- Metrolink Trains
- [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 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 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 Bakersfield Train Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $16–35
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Fresno Bus Station to Bakersfield Train Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $16–27
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Fresno Bus Station to Los Angeles Downtown
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–55
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
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 Santa Clarita-Newhall Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $27–40
- Website
- Amtrak
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