There are 7 ways to get from Yosemite Valley to Tucson by bus, plane, train, or car
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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$99–439Bus, train
- Take the bus from Yosemite Valley Lodge/Laurel Cottage to Fresno Amtrakbus
- Take the bus from Fresno Bus Station to Los Angeles Downtownbus
- Take the train from Los Angeles to Tucson Amtrak Stationtrain
20h 15m$181–381Bus
- Take the bus from Curry Village to Merced Transpobus Merced HWY 140
- Take the bus from Merced to Tucsonbus Stockton
22h 12m$120–155Drive 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 55m$269–544Drive, 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$566–759Bus via Nogales
- Take the bus from Curry Village to Merced Transpobus
- Take the bus from Merced to Nogalesbus
- Take the bus from Nogales to Tucsonbus
26h 4m$132–186
Yosemite Valley to Tucson by bus, foot, and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Yosemite Valley to Tucson is to bus which costs $120 - $160 and takes 22h 12m.
The fastest way to get from Yosemite Valley to Tucson is to bus and fly which takes 8h 55m and costs $260 - $550.
No, there is no direct bus from Yosemite Valley to Tucson. However, there are services departing from Curry Village and arriving at Broadway/Country Club via Merced, 12th Av/Canada St and Downtown Ronstadt Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 22h 12m.
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 and train which takes 20h 15m and costs $180 - $390.
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 Curry 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 834+ hotels available in Tucson.
What companies run services between Yosemite Valley, CA, USA and Tucson, AZ, USA?
You can take a bus from Curry Village to Broadway/Country Club via Merced Transpo, Merced, 12th Av/Canada St, 6th Av/Pennington, and Downtown Ronstadt Center in around 22h 12m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Fresno Yosemite International Airport to Tucson via Las Vegas
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 59m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–410
Flights from Fresno Yosemite International Airport to Tucson via San Diego
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $75–420
Flights from Fresno Yosemite International Airport to Tucson via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 55m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- $120–600
Flights from Fresno Yosemite International Airport to Phoenix via Las Vegas
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- When
- Tuesday, Wednesday, Sunday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $45–270
Flights from Fresno Yosemite International Airport to Phoenix via San Diego
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 47m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $45–280
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Los Angeles to Tucson Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 38m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $120–300
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Los Angeles to Tucson Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 38m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $120–300
- Website
- Amtrak
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 Valley Lodge/Laurel Cottage to Fresno Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $31
- Website
- Yosemite Area Regional Transportation
- Book at
- Yarts Tickets and Fares
Bus from Curry Village to Merced Transpo
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 9m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $26
- 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 Curry Village to Merced Transpo
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 9m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $26
- Website
- Yosemite Area Regional Transportation
- Book at
- Yarts Tickets and Fares
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