There are 6 ways to get from Yosemite Valley to Tucson by bus, plane, car, train, or bus (Flixbus)
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Bus, fly to Tucson
best- Take the bus from Yosemite Valley Lodge/Laurel Cottage to Fresno Yosemite International Airportbus
- Fly from Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT) to Tucson (TUS)plane FAT - TUS
9h 5m$99–429Drive, bus, train
- Drive from Yosemite Valley 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
- Take the train from Los Angeles to Tucson Amtrak Stationtrain
20h 39m$576–759Bus
- Take the bus from Yosemite Village to Merced Transpobus Merced HWY 140
- Take the bus from Merced to Tucsonbus Stockton
21h 28m$125–165Drive 796.8 mi
- Drive from Yosemite Valley to Tucsoncar 796.8 mi
13h 42m$146–210Bus, fly to Phoenix
- Take the bus from Yosemite Valley Lodge/Laurel Cottage to Fresno Yosemite International Airportbus
- Fly from Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT) to Phoenix (PHX)plane FAT - PHX
- Take the bus from Sky Harbor International Airport to University of Phoenixbus
8h 56m$269–544Bus via Phoenix
- Take the bus from Yosemite Village to Fresno Amtrakbus
- Take the bus from Fresno to Phoenix Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport/44th Street Sky Train Station to Tucsonbus
22h 33m$102–137
Yosemite Valley to Tucson by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Yosemite Valley to Tucson is to bus via Phoenix which costs $100 - $140 and takes 22h 33m.
The fastest way to get from Yosemite Valley to Tucson is to bus and fly which takes 8h 56m and costs $260 - $550.
No, there is no direct bus from Yosemite Valley to Tucson. However, there are services departing from Yosemite Village and arriving at 6th Av/Pennington via Merced and 12th Av/Canada St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 21h 28m.
The distance between Yosemite Valley and Tucson is 705 miles. The road distance is 801.4 miles.
The best way to get from Yosemite Valley to Tucson without a car is to bus which takes 21h 28m and costs $120 - $170.
It takes approximately 9h 5m to get from Yosemite Valley to Tucson, including transfers.
Yosemite Valley to Tucson bus services, operated by Yosemite Area Regional Transportation, depart from Yosemite Village station.
Yosemite Valley to Tucson bus services, operated by Yosemite Area Regional Transportation, arrive at Merced Transpo station.
Yes, the driving distance between Yosemite Valley to Tucson is 801 miles. It takes approximately 13h 42m to drive from Yosemite Valley to Tucson.
There are 822+ hotels available in Tucson.
What companies run services between Yosemite Valley, CA, USA and Tucson, AZ, USA?
You can take a bus from Yosemite Village to 6th Av/Pennington via Merced Transpo, Merced, and 12th Av/Canada St in around 21h 28m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Fresno Yosemite International Airport to Tucson via Las Vegas
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- When
- Tuesday to Friday
- Estimated price
- $70–410
Flights from Fresno Yosemite International Airport to Tucson via San Diego
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- When
- Tuesday to Friday
- Estimated price
- $75–420
Flights from Fresno Yosemite International Airport to Tucson via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 35m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- $130–600
Flights from Fresno Yosemite International Airport to Phoenix via Las Vegas
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 31m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–280
Flights from Fresno Yosemite International Airport to Phoenix via San Diego
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- When
- Sunday, Saturday, Monday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $50–290
- 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 Yosemite Valley Lodge/Laurel Cottage to Fresno Yosemite International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $30
- Website
- Yosemite Area Regional Transportation
- Book at
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Bus from Yosemite Village to Merced Transpo
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 54m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $25
- Website
- Yosemite Area Regional Transportation
- Book at
- Yarts Tickets and Fares
Bus from Yosemite Valley Lodge/Laurel Cottage to Fresno Yosemite International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $30
- Website
- Yosemite Area Regional Transportation
- Book at
- Yarts Tickets and Fares
Bus from Yosemite Village to Fresno Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $32
- Website
- Yosemite Area Regional Transportation
- Book at
- Yarts Tickets and Fares
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