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

The cheapest way to get from Yosemite Valley to Silicon Valley is to drive which costs $30 - $50 and takes 4h 9m.

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

The fastest way to get from Yosemite Valley to Silicon Valley is to drive which takes 4h 9m and costs $30 - $50.

Is there a direct bus between Yosemite Valley and Silicon Valley?

No, there is no direct bus from Yosemite Valley to Silicon Valley. However, there are services departing from Curry Village and arriving at El Camino & Embarcadero via Merced Transpo, Los Baños and King & Virginia. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 47m.

How far is it from Yosemite Valley to Silicon Valley?

The distance between Yosemite Valley and Silicon Valley is 236 miles. The road distance is 181.1 miles.

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

The best way to get from Yosemite Valley to Silicon Valley without a car is to bus and train which takes 10h 17m and costs $70 - $120.

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

It takes approximately 6h 39m to get from Yosemite Valley to Silicon Valley, including transfers.

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

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

Where does the Yosemite Valley to Silicon Valley bus arrive?

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

Can I drive from Yosemite Valley to Silicon Valley?

Yes, the driving distance between Yosemite Valley to Silicon Valley is 181 miles. It takes approximately 4h 9m to drive from Yosemite Valley to Silicon Valley.

Where can I stay near Silicon Valley?

There are 572+ hotels available in Silicon Valley.

Yosemite Valley to Silicon Valley - 5 ways to travel via train, car, and bus

There are 5 ways to get from Yosemite Valley to Silicon Valley 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
6h 39m
$54–91
Drive 180 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Yosemite Valley to Silicon Valley180 mi
4h 9m
$33–48
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
6h 41m
$71–286
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
10h 17m
$70–112
Bus, line 22 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 Pink Elephant
4. Take the bus from King & Virginia to El Camino & Embarcadero22
10h 47m
$36–54

Yosemite Valley to Silicon Valley by bus, foot, and train

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10h 17mAverage Duration

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Distance: 234.5 mi
Duration: 6h 39m

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

You can take a bus from Curry Village to El Camino & Embarcadero via Merced Transpo, Pacheco @ Target, Los Baños, San Jose - King Rd Pink Elephant, and King & Virginia in around 10h 47m.

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