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How to get fromYosemite Valley to San Diegoby bus, plane, train, car, bus (Flixbus), or bus (Amtrak)

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There are 6 ways to get from Yosemite Valley to San Diego by bus, plane, train, car, bus (Flixbus), or bus (Amtrak)

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  1. Bus, fly

    best
    1. Take the bus from Yosemite Valley Lodge/Laurel Cottage to Fresno Yosemite International Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane FAT - SAN
    5h 45m
    $119–439

  2. Drive 433.5 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Yosemite Valley to San Diegocar car 433.5 mi
    8h 2m
    $80–115

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Yosemite Valley Lodge/Laurel Cottage to Fresno Amtrakbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Fresno Bus Station to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus
    3. Take the train from Los Angeles to San Diegotrain train
    12h 52m
    $101–181

  4. Drive, bus, train

    1. Drive from Yosemite Valley to Mammoth Mountain Inncar car
    2. Take the bus from Mammoth Mountain Inn to Golden Valley Park & Ridebus bus
    3. Take the train from Via Princessa to L.A. Union Stationtrain train
    4. Take the train from Los Angeles to San Diegotrain train
    13h 54m
    $486–544

  5. Bus via Merced

    1. Take the bus from Curry Village to Merced Transpobus bus
    2. Take the bus from Merced to Huntington Parkbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Huntington Park to San Diegobus bus
    13h 58m
    $80–110

  6. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Yosemite Village to Fresno Amtrakbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Fresno to Los Angelesbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Los Angeles to San Diegobus bus
    14h 5m
    $146–201

Yosemite Valley to San Diego by bus, foot, and train

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration12h 52mAverage Duration
Ticket$101Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 410.9 mi
  • Duration: 5h 45m

What companies run services between Yosemite Valley, CA, USA and San Diego, CA, USA?

You can take a bus from Curry Village to San Diego via Merced Transpo, Merced, and Huntington Park in around 13h 58m.

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