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How to get fromYosemite Valley to San Diegoby bus, plane, train, car, bus (Flixbus) or bus (Greyhound)

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There are 6 ways to get from Yosemite Valley to San Diego by bus, plane, train, car, bus (Flixbus), or bus (Greyhound)

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  1. Bus, fly

    best
    1. Take the bus from Yosemite Valley Lodge/Laurel Cottage to Fresno Yosemite International Airportbus
    2. Fly from Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)planeFAT - SAN
    6h 22m
    $96–464

  2. Bus via Los Angeles

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Curry Village to Merced Transpobus
    2. Take the bus from Merced to Huntington Parkbus
    3. Take the bus from Huntington Park to San Diegobus
    14h 4m
    $78–135

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Yosemite Valley Lodge/Laurel Cottage to Amtrak/Greyhound Stationbus
    2. Take the bus from Fresno to Los Angelesbus
    3. Take the train from Los Angeles to San Diegotrain
    13h 35m
    $105–112

  4. Drive 433.5 mi

    1. Drive from Yosemite Valley to San Diegocar433.5 mi
    7h 59m
    $80–115

  5. Drive, bus, train

    1. Drive from Yosemite Valley to Mammoth Mountain Inncar
    2. Take the bus from Mammoth Mountain Inn to Golden Valley Park & Ridebus
    3. Take the train from Via Princessa to L.A. Union Stationtrain
    4. Take the train from Los Angeles to San Diegotrain
    13h 45m
    $459–477

  6. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Curry Village to Amtrak/Greyhound Stationbus
    2. Take the bus from Fresno Bus Station to Oceanside Transportation Centerbus
    3. Take the bus from Oceanside Transit Center Stall 8 to UTC Transit Centerbus101
    17h
    $91–182

Yosemite Valley to San Diego by bus and train

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration13h 35mAverage Duration
Ticket$105Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Yosemite Valley, CA, USA and San Diego, CA, USA?

You can take a bus from Curry Village to San Diego via Merced Transpo, Merced, and Huntington Park in around 14h 4m.

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