There are 6 ways to get from Yosemite National Park to Santa Monica by bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, bus, plane, train, or bus (Flixbus)
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Bus via 7th Street / Metro Center Station - Metro A & E Lines
best- 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 / ...
9h 13m$55–90Bus
cheapest- 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
10h 47m$52–83Drive 310.4 mi
- Drive from Yosemite Welcome Center to Santa Monicacar 310.4 mi
5h 54m$57–82Bus 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
6h 19m$414–676Drive, 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
9h 51m$443–453Bus 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
7h 12m$94–201
Yosemite National Park to Santa Monica by foot, bus, subway, and tram
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Yosemite National Park to Santa Monica is to bus which costs $50 - $85 and takes 10h 47m.
The fastest way to get from Yosemite National Park to Santa Monica is to drive which takes 5h 54m and costs $55 - $85.
No, there is no direct bus from Yosemite National Park to Santa Monica station. However, there are services departing from Mariposa Grove and arriving at Los Angeles Union Station via Fresno Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 13m.
The distance between Yosemite National Park and Santa Monica is 310 miles. The road distance is 312.2 miles.
The best way to get from Yosemite National Park to Santa Monica without a car is to bus via 7th Street / Metro Center Station - Metro A & E Lines which takes 9h 13m and costs $55 - $95.
It takes approximately 9h 13m to get from Yosemite National Park to Santa Monica, including transfers.
Yosemite National Park to Santa Monica bus services, operated by Yosemite Area Regional Transportation, depart from Mariposa Grove station.
Yosemite National Park to Santa Monica bus services, operated by Yosemite Area Regional Transportation, arrive at Fresno Amtrak station.
Yes, the driving distance between Yosemite National Park to Santa Monica is 312 miles. It takes approximately 5h 54m to drive from Yosemite National Park to Santa Monica.
There are 2819+ hotels available in Santa Monica.
What companies run services between Yosemite National Park, CA, USA and Santa Monica, CA, USA?
You can take a vehicle from Mariposa Grove to Downtown Santa Monica Station 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, and 7th Street / Metro Center Station - Metro A & E Lines in around 9h 13m.
- 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 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 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
- $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
- [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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