There are 3 ways to get from Yosemite Valley to Grass Valley by bus, train, car, 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 Village to Merced Transpobus
- Take the bus from Merced to Stocktonbus 1
- Take the bus from Stockton to Sacramentobus
- Take the train from Sacramento to Auburn Amtraktrain
- Take the bus from Nevada St at Amtrak Station to Tinloy St at Bank Stbus 5
11h 54m$65–97Drive 188.3 mi
cheapest- Drive from Yosemite Valley to Grass Valleycar 188.3 mi
4h 43m$35–50Bus
- Take the bus from Curry Village to Merced Transpobus
- Take the bus from Merced Bus Stop to Sacramento Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from P St & 5th St to Auburn Stationbus 60
- Take the bus from Nevada St at Amtrak Station to Tinloy St at Bank Stbus 5
12h 4m$50–73
Yosemite Valley to Grass Valley by bus, foot, and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Yosemite Valley to Grass Valley is to drive which costs $30 - $50 and takes 4h 43m.
The fastest way to get from Yosemite Valley to Grass Valley is to drive which takes 4h 43m and costs $30 - $50.
No, there is no direct bus from Yosemite Valley to Grass Valley. However, there are services departing from Curry Village and arriving at Tinloy St at Bank St via Merced Bus Stop, Richards Blvd & Sequoia Pacific Blvd, P St & 5th St and Nevada St at Amtrak Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 4m.
The distance between Yosemite Valley and Grass Valley is 266 miles. The road distance is 189.4 miles.
The best way to get from Yosemite Valley to Grass Valley without a car is to bus and train which takes 11h 54m and costs $65 - $100.
It takes approximately 11h 54m to get from Yosemite Valley to Grass Valley, including transfers.
Yosemite Valley to Grass Valley bus services, operated by Yosemite Area Regional Transportation, depart from Curry Village station.
Yosemite Valley to Grass Valley bus services, operated by Yosemite Area Regional Transportation, arrive at Merced Transpo station.
Yes, the driving distance between Yosemite Valley to Grass Valley is 189 miles. It takes approximately 4h 43m to drive from Yosemite Valley to Grass Valley.
There are 91+ hotels available in Grass Valley.
What companies run services between Yosemite Valley, CA, USA and Grass Valley, CA, USA?
You can take a bus from Curry Village to Tinloy St at Bank St via Merced Bus Stop, Sacramento Bus Station, Richards Blvd & Sequoia Pacific Blvd, P St & 5th St, and Nevada St at Amtrak Station in around 12h 4m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Sacramento to Auburn Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $11–23
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 877-989-2787
- [email protected]
- Website
- yarts.com
Bus from Yosemite Village to Merced Transpo
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 13m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $25
- Website
- https://www.yarts.com
Bus from Curry Village to Merced Transpo
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 28m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $26
- Website
- https://www.yarts.com
- Phone
- +1 866 691 9732
- [email protected]
- Website
- eplalimo.com
Bus from Merced to Stockton
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $27–40
- Website
- https://eplalimo.com/
- One Way
- $27–40
- Website
- example.com
Bus from Merced to Stockton
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Schedules at
- example.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Merced to Stockton
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $11–21
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Merced Bus Stop to Sacramento Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $19–40
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Merced to Stockton
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- greyhound.com
Bus from Merced Bus Stop to Sacramento Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- greyhound.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from Stockton to Sacramento
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $17–25
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 530.477.0103
- [email protected]
- Website
- nevadacountyca.gov
Bus from Nevada St at Amtrak Station to Tinloy St at Bank St
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $1–3
- Website
- https://www.nevadacountyca.gov/3456/Transit-Services
- Schedules at
- https://www.nevadacountyca.gov/2258/Route-Schedules-and-Maps
- Seniors 65+, disabled, youth 6-17
- $1–2
- Adult 18+
- $1–3
Bus from Nevada St at Amtrak Station to Tinloy St at Bank St
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $1–3
- Website
- https://www.nevadacountyca.gov/3456/Transit-Services
- Schedules at
- https://www.nevadacountyca.gov/2258/Route-Schedules-and-Maps
- Seniors 65+, disabled, youth 6-17
- $1–2
- Adult 18+
- $1–3
- Phone
- +1 530-745-7570
- Website
- placercountytransit.com
Bus from P St & 5th St to Auburn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $2
- Website
- https://placercountytransit.com
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