What is the cheapest way to get from Yosemite Valley to Salinas?

The cheapest way to get from Yosemite Valley to Salinas is to bus which costs $30 - $50 and takes 9h 32m.

What is the fastest way to get from Yosemite Valley to Salinas?

The fastest way to get from Yosemite Valley to Salinas is to drive which takes 3h 57m and costs $30 - $50.

Is there a direct bus between Yosemite Valley and Salinas?

No, there is no direct bus from Yosemite Valley to Salinas. However, there are services departing from Yosemite Village and arriving at N Main St/ W Rossi St via Merced Transpo, Los Baños and Monterey / Gilroy Train Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 32m.

How far is it from Yosemite Valley to Salinas?

The distance between Yosemite Valley and Salinas is 217 miles. The road distance is 186.9 miles.

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

The best way to get from Yosemite Valley to Salinas without a car is to bus which takes 9h 32m and costs $30 - $50.

How long does it take to get from Yosemite Valley to Salinas?

It takes approximately 5h 46m to get from Yosemite Valley to Salinas, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Yosemite Valley to Salinas bus from?

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

Where does the Yosemite Valley to Salinas bus arrive?

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

Can I drive from Yosemite Valley to Salinas?

Yes, the driving distance between Yosemite Valley to Salinas is 187 miles. It takes approximately 3h 57m to drive from Yosemite Valley to Salinas.

Where can I stay near Salinas?

There are 171+ hotels available in Salinas.

Yosemite Valley to Salinas - 3 ways to travel via car, and bus

There are 3 ways to get from Yosemite Valley to Salinas by car or bus

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Drive, bus
best
1. Drive from Yosemite Valley to Madera, CA
2. Take the bus from Madera, CA to Gilroy
3. Take the bus from Monterey / Gilroy Train Station to N Main St/ W Rossi St59
5h 46m
$47–83
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Yosemite Village to Merced Transpo
2. Take the bus from Merced Transpo to Pacheco @ TargetLb
3. Take the bus from Los Baños to Gilroy
4. Take the bus from Monterey / Gilroy Train Station to N Main St/ W Rossi St59
9h 32m
$33–50
Drive 185.8 mi
1. Drive from Yosemite Valley to Salinas185.8 mi
3h 57m
$34–49

Yosemite Valley to Salinas by bus and foot

17Weekly Services

9h 32mAverage Duration

$33Cheapest Price

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Distance: 215.6 mi
Duration: 5h 46m

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

You can take a bus from Yosemite Village to N Main St/ W Rossi St via Merced Transpo, Pacheco @ Target, Los Baños, Gilroy, and Monterey / Gilroy Train Station in around 9h 32m.

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