There are 6 ways to get from Yosemite National Park to Ventura by car, bus, train, plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus, Amtrak), or bus (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, train
best- 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 Chatsworth to Ventura Amtraktrain
8h 38m$495–537Drive 320 mi
cheapest- Drive from Yosemite Welcome Center to Venturacar 320 mi
6h 5m$59–85Bus to Fresno Yosemite International Airport, fly, bus
- 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 bus from Los Angeles Airport, CA to Ventura, CAbus
7h$470–745Bus
- 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 Ventura Amtrakbus
9h 37m$77–136Bus via Clovis
- Take the bus from Mariposa Grove to Fresno Yosemite International Airportbus
- Take the bus from Fresno State University to Bakersfield Train Stationbus
- Take the bus from Bakersfield to Ventura Amtrakbus
12h 19m$79–111Bus to Merced Municipal Airport, fly, bus
- 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 bus from Los Angeles Airport, CA to Ventura, CAbus
7h 53m$150–270
Yosemite National Park to Ventura by foot and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Yosemite National Park to Ventura is to drive which costs $55 - $85 and takes 6h 5m.
The fastest way to get from Yosemite National Park to Ventura is to drive which takes 6h 5m and costs $55 - $85.
No, there is no direct bus from Yosemite National Park to Ventura. However, there are services departing from Mariposa Grove and arriving at Ventura Amtrak via Fresno Bus Station and Bakersfield. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 37m.
The distance between Yosemite National Park and Ventura is 417 miles. The road distance is 321.9 miles.
The best way to get from Yosemite National Park to Ventura without a car is to bus which takes 9h 37m and costs $75 - $140.
It takes approximately 8h 38m to get from Yosemite National Park to Ventura, including transfers.
Yosemite National Park to Ventura bus services, operated by Yosemite Area Regional Transportation, depart from Mariposa Grove station.
Yosemite National Park to Ventura bus services, operated by Yosemite Area Regional Transportation, arrive at Fresno Amtrak station.
Yes, the driving distance between Yosemite National Park to Ventura is 322 miles. It takes approximately 6h 5m to drive from Yosemite National Park to Ventura.
There are 141+ hotels available in Ventura.
What companies run services between Yosemite National Park, CA, USA and Ventura, Ventura County, CA, USA?
You can take a vehicle from Mariposa Grove to Ventura Amtrak via Mariposa Grove, Fresno Amtrak, Fresno Bus Station, Bakersfield Train Station, and Bakersfield in around 9h 37m.
- 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
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chatsworth to Ventura Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $14–35
- Website
- Amtrak
- [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 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
- Phone
- +1 800-470-8818
- [email protected]
- Website
- Central Coast Shuttle
Bus from Los Angeles Airport, CA to Ventura, CA
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $60–75
- Website
- Central Coast Shuttle
- one way non-prepaid
- $65–75
- One-way prepaid 48 hours advance
- $60–70
Bus from Los Angeles Airport, CA to Ventura, CA
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $60–75
- Website
- Central Coast Shuttle
- one way non-prepaid
- $65–75
- One-way prepaid 48 hours advance
- $60–70
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 State University to Bakersfield Train Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $17–29
- 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 Ventura Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 37m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $40–60
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Bakersfield to Ventura Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 37m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $40–60
- Website
- Amtrak
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