What is the cheapest way to get from San Rafael to Yosemite Valley?

The cheapest way to get from San Rafael to Yosemite Valley is to drive which costs $35 - $55 and takes 4h 15m.

What is the fastest way to get from San Rafael to Yosemite Valley?

The fastest way to get from San Rafael to Yosemite Valley is to drive which takes 4h 15m and costs $35 - $55.

Is there a direct bus between San Rafael and Yosemite Valley?

No, there is no direct bus from San Rafael to Yosemite Valley. However, there are services departing from San Rafael Transit Center-Platform B and arriving at Curry Village via El Cerrito del Norte Station, Vallejo Transit Center, Sacramento Bus Station and Merced Transpo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 33m.

How far is it from San Rafael to Yosemite Valley?

The distance between San Rafael and Yosemite Valley is 224 miles. The road distance is 197.9 miles.

How do I travel from San Rafael to Yosemite Valley without a car?

The best way to get from San Rafael to Yosemite Valley without a car is to ferry and BART and bus which takes 9h 59m and costs $60 - $110.

How long does it take to get from San Rafael to Yosemite Valley?

It takes approximately 9h 59m to get from San Rafael to Yosemite Valley, including transfers.

Where do I catch the San Rafael to Yosemite Valley bus from?

San Rafael to Yosemite Valley bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Vallejo Transit Center station.

Where does the San Rafael to Yosemite Valley bus arrive?

San Rafael to Yosemite Valley bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Sacramento Bus Station.

Can I drive from San Rafael to Yosemite Valley?

Yes, the driving distance between San Rafael to Yosemite Valley is 198 miles. It takes approximately 4h 15m to drive from San Rafael to Yosemite Valley.

Where can I stay near Yosemite Valley?

There are 337+ hotels available in Yosemite Valley.

San Rafael to Yosemite Valley - 5 ways to travel via ferry, BART, bus, and car

There are 5 ways to get from San Rafael to Yosemite Valley by ferry, subway, bus, car, plane, 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.

Ferry, BART, bus
best
1. Take the ferry from Larkspur Ferry Terminal to San Francisco Ferry Terminal-Gate C
2. Take the subway from Embarcadero to Dublin / Pleasanton
3. Take the bus from BART Dublin Station to Bay C - Modesto Transit Center - 2nd exi90
4. Take the bus from Modesto Bus Stop to Merced Bus Stop
5. Take the bus from Merced Transpo to Curry Village
9h 59m
$63–105
Drive 196.7 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from San Rafael to Yosemite Valley196.7 mi
4h 15m
$36–52
Fly, bus
1. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT)SFO - FAT
2. Take the bus from Fresno Yosemite International Airport to Curry Village
8h 30m
$97–401
BART, bus
1. Take the subway from Montgomery Street to Dublin / Pleasanton
2. Take the bus from Dublin/Pleasanton BART to Tracy Transit Station150
3. Take the bus from Tracy Transit Center to Merced Bus Stop
4. Take the bus from Merced Transpo to Curry Village
10h 27m
$64–105
Bus
1. Take the bus from Vallejo Transit Center to Sacramento Bus Station
2. Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Merced Bus Stop
3. Take the bus from Merced Transpo to Curry Village
12h 33m
$74–94

San Rafael to Yosemite Valley by ferry, foot, subway, and bus

7Weekly Services

9h 59mAverage Duration

$63Cheapest Price

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Distance: 223.1 mi
Duration: 9h 59m

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

You can take a bus from San Rafael Transit Center-Platform B to Curry Village via El Cerrito del Norte Station, Vallejo Transit Center, Sacramento Bus Station, and Merced Transpo in around 12h 33m.

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