There are 4 ways to get from Yosemite National Park to Sonoma by bus, train, car, subway, or bus (Greyhound)
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 Yosemite Valley Lodge/Laurel Cottage to Merced Transpobus
- Take the bus from Merced to Stocktonbus 1
- Take the bus from Stockton to Sacramentobus
- Take the train from Sacramento to Suisun-Fairfieldtrain
11h 18m$109–154Drive 180.7 mi
cheapest- Drive from Crane Flat to Sonomacar 180.7 mi
3h 51m$33–48Bus, BART
- Take the bus from Yosemite Village to Merced Transpobus
- Take the bus from Merced to Stocktonbus 1
- Take the bus from Stockton to Dublin-Pleasanton Amtrak Stationbus
- Take the subway from Dublin / Pleasanton to Embarcaderosubway
- Take the bus from Fremont St & Mission St to Copeland St Transit Mallbus 172
13h 1m$66–92Bus
- Take the bus from Yosemite Valley Lodge/Laurel Cottage to Merced Transpobus
- Take the bus from Merced Bus Stop to Sacramento Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to San Francisco Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Fremont St & Mission St to Copeland St Transit Mallbus 172
14h 11m$64–101
Yosemite National Park to Sonoma by foot, bus, and subway
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Yosemite National Park to Sonoma is to drive which costs $30 - $50 and takes 3h 51m.
The fastest way to get from Yosemite National Park to Sonoma is to drive which takes 3h 51m and costs $30 - $50.
No, there is no direct bus from Yosemite National Park to Sonoma. However, there are services departing from Yosemite Valley Lodge/Laurel Cottage and arriving at Sonoma Plaza via Merced Bus Stop, Sacramento Bus Station, Fremont St & Mission St and Petaluma Transit Mall. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 11m.
The distance between Yosemite National Park and Sonoma is 276 miles. The road distance is 181.7 miles.
The best way to get from Yosemite National Park to Sonoma without a car is to bus and train which takes 11h 18m and costs $100 - $160.
It takes approximately 11h 18m to get from Yosemite National Park to Sonoma, including transfers.
Yosemite National Park to Sonoma bus services, operated by Yosemite Area Regional Transportation, depart from Yosemite Valley Lodge/Laurel Cottage station.
Yosemite National Park to Sonoma bus services, operated by Yosemite Area Regional Transportation, arrive at Merced Transpo station.
Yes, the driving distance between Yosemite National Park to Sonoma is 182 miles. It takes approximately 3h 51m to drive from Yosemite National Park to Sonoma.
There are 280+ hotels available in Sonoma.
What companies run services between Yosemite National Park, CA, USA and Sonoma, CA, USA?
You can take a vehicle from Yosemite Valley Lodge to Sonoma Plaza via Yosemite Valley Lodge/Laurel Cottage, Merced Bus Stop, Sacramento Bus Station, San Francisco Bus Station, Fremont St & Mission St, and Petaluma Transit Mall in around 14h 11m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Sacramento to Suisun-Fairfield
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $12–26
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1-510-464-6000
- Website
- BART
Subway from Dublin / Pleasanton to Embarcadero
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $6–9
- Website
- BART
Bus from Yosemite Valley Lodge/Laurel Cottage to Merced Transpo
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 3m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $25
- Website
- Yosemite Area Regional Transportation
Bus from Yosemite Village to Merced Transpo
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 13m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $25
- Website
- Yosemite Area Regional Transportation
Bus from Yosemite Valley Lodge/Laurel Cottage to Merced Transpo
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 3m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $25
- Website
- Yosemite Area Regional Transportation
- Phone
- +1 866 691 9732
- [email protected]
- Website
- Limousine Express
Bus from Merced to Stockton
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $27–40
- Website
- Limousine Express
- One Way
- $27–40
Bus from Merced to Stockton
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $27–40
- Website
- Limousine Express
- One Way
- $27–40
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Merced to Stockton
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $10–20
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Merced to Stockton
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $10–20
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Merced Bus Stop to Sacramento Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $17–35
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Sacramento Bus Station to San Francisco Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $13–26
- Website
- Greyhound
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Stockton to Sacramento
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $16–24
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Stockton to Dublin-Pleasanton Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $16–23
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 415-921-5858
- [email protected]
- Website
- Golden Gate Bridge, Highway and Transportation District
Bus from Fremont St & Mission St to Copeland St Transit Mall
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $8–12
- Website
- Golden Gate Bridge, Highway and Transportation District
- Adult
- $8–12
Bus from Fremont St & Mission St to Copeland St Transit Mall
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $8–12
- Website
- Golden Gate Bridge, Highway and Transportation District
- Adult
- $8–12
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