What is the cheapest way to get from Yosemite Valley to Los Altos?

The cheapest way to get from Yosemite Valley to Los Altos is to drive which costs $30 - $50 and takes 4h 5m.

What is the fastest way to get from Yosemite Valley to Los Altos?

The fastest way to get from Yosemite Valley to Los Altos is to drive which takes 4h 5m and costs $30 - $50.

Is there a direct bus between Yosemite Valley and Los Altos?

No, there is no direct bus from Yosemite Valley to Los Altos. However, there are services departing from Curry Village and arriving at San Antonio & Almond via Merced Transpo, Los Baños, King & Virginia and Showers & El Camino. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 5m.

How far is it from Yosemite Valley to Los Altos?

The distance between Yosemite Valley and Los Altos is 232 miles. The road distance is 182.6 miles.

How do I travel from Yosemite Valley to Los Altos without a car?

The best way to get from Yosemite Valley to Los Altos without a car is to bus which takes 11h 5m and costs $55 - $90.

How long does it take to get from Yosemite Valley to Los Altos?

It takes approximately 7h 21m to get from Yosemite Valley to Los Altos, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Yosemite Valley to Los Altos bus from?

Yosemite Valley to Los Altos bus services, operated by Yosemite Area Regional Transportation, depart from Curry Village station.

Where does the Yosemite Valley to Los Altos bus arrive?

Yosemite Valley to Los Altos bus services, operated by Yosemite Area Regional Transportation, arrive at Merced Transpo station.

Can I drive from Yosemite Valley to Los Altos?

Yes, the driving distance between Yosemite Valley to Los Altos is 183 miles. It takes approximately 4h 5m to drive from Yosemite Valley to Los Altos.

Where can I stay near Los Altos?

There are 625+ hotels available in Los Altos.

Yosemite Valley to Los Altos - 6 ways to travel via train, car, and bus

There are 6 ways to get from Yosemite Valley to Los Altos by car, bus, train, or plane

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Drive, bus, Caltrain
best
1. Drive from Yosemite Valley to Madera, CA
2. Take the bus from Madera, CA to Gilroy
3. Take the train from Gilroy Caltrain Northbound to San Jose Diridon Caltrain Northbound
7h 21m
$55–95
Drive 181.6 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Yosemite Valley to Los Altos181.6 mi
4h 5m
$34–48
Bus, fly
1. Take the bus from Yosemite Valley Lodge/Laurel Cottage to Fresno Yosemite International Airport
2. Fly from Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)FAT - SFO
7h 53m
$74–292
Bus
1. Take the bus from Curry Village to Merced Transpo
2. Take the bus from Merced Transpo to Pacheco @ TargetLb
3. Take the bus from Los Baños to San Jose - King Rd
11h 5m
$55–88
Bus via 1st & Santa Clara
1. Take the bus from Curry Village to Merced Transpo
2. Take the bus from Merced Transpo to Pacheco @ TargetLb
3. Take the bus from Los Baños to San Jose
11h 6m
$40–64
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Yosemite Village to Merced Transpo
2. Take the bus from Merced Bus Stop to Stockton
3. Take the train from Stockton- Robert J Cabral Station to Santa Clara Station
11h 11m
$71–116

Yosemite Valley to Los Altos by bus and foot

14Weekly Services

11h 5mAverage Duration

$55Cheapest Price

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Distance: 231 mi
Duration: 7h 21m

What companies run services between Yosemite Valley, CA, USA and Los Altos, Santa Clara County, CA, USA?

You can take a bus from Curry Village to San Antonio & Almond via Merced Transpo, Pacheco @ Target, Los Baños, San Jose - King Rd, King & Virginia, El Camino & Showers, and Showers & El Camino in around 11h 5m.

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