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  • This trip is recommended because it is: Cheapest
    Departure time: April 30 at
    Departure city: San Diego
    Departure location: Santa Fe Depot
    Arrival time: May 1 at
    Destination city: Yosemite National Park
    Destination location: Yosemite Valley Lodge
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: Duration:
    $75
  • This trip is recommended because it is: 2nd Cheapest
    Departure time: April 30 at
    Departure city: San Diego
    Departure location: Santa Fe Depot
    Arrival time: May 1 at
    Destination city: Yosemite National Park
    Destination location: Yosemite Valley Lodge
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: Duration:
    $75
  • This trip is recommended because it is: Fastest
    Departure time: April 30 at
    Departure city: San Diego
    Departure location: Santa Fe Depot
    Arrival time: May 1 at
    Destination city: Yosemite National Park
    Destination location: Curry Village
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: Duration:
    $75
  • Departure time: April 30 at
    Departure city: San Diego
    Departure location: Santa Fe Depot
    Arrival time: May 1 at
    Destination city: Yosemite National Park
    Destination location: Curry Village
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: Duration:
    $75
  • Departure time: April 30 at
    Departure city: San Diego
    Departure location: Santa Fe Depot
    Arrival time: May 1 at
    Destination city: Yosemite National Park
    Destination location: Yosemite Nat'l Park - Visitor Center
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: Duration:
    $75
Bus San Diego to Yosemite National Park: Trip Overview

Bus San Diego to Yosemite National Park: Trip Overview

Average ticket price$79
Average bus trip duration14h 33m
Number of daily buses6
Earliest bus departure9:25 PM
Distance372 miles (599 km)

San Diego to Yosemite National Park Buses

Frequently Asked Questions

Frequently asked questions for your trip San Diego - Yosemite National Park

Taking the bus is the best way to travel to Yosemite National Park without flying. The bus trip is an affordable, safe and convenient way to travel between the two cities. You also have the choice of using carpooling services.

The average travel time from San Diego to Yosemite National Park is about 14h 33m, but you can get there in as little as 14h 11m with the fastest bus. This is the time it takes to travel the 374 miles (603 km) that separate the two cities.

The distance separating San Diego and Yosemite National Park is 374 miles (603 km).

Most of the buses traveling from San Diego to Yosemite National Park leave from San Ysidro McDonald's and arrive at Yosemite Nat'l Park - White Wolf Lodge. These are the most popular departure and arrival locations on this route, but you could find others that could be a better fit for your travel plans.

The cheapest way to travel this route is by bus. The lowest tickets for this trip cost as little as $74.

You can expect to pay around $79 for a bus ticket. In the last 30 days, the prices ranged from $74 to $87, so it's good to do your research before booking.

Certainly! You can indeed opt for an overnight bus from San Diego to Yosemite National Park. Make sure to pack a blanket and a snack to make your trip more comfortable.

About Bus Travel

Bus Travel Tips

Meet and talk to locals at the bus stations while traveling from San Diego to Yosemite National Park.There is no better way to get inside travel information while exploring a new city than to go straight to its people.

Start sightseeing the minute your bus leaves the station. If you're on the night bus from San Diego to Yosemite National Park, get comfy and count the stars.

Buses are energy-efficient. Carrying a passenger over 100 kms by coach only takes 0.6-0.9 liters of gas. Compare that to the 2.6 liters required by high-speed train, 6.6 liters by airplane and 7.6 liters by gas-powered car, and it's clear that the bus is a more environmentally-conscious option for your bus transportation from San Diego to Yosemite National Park.

Make a music playlist for your bus ride from San Diego to Yosemite National Park, and enjoy the scenery to tunes from your own personal soundtrack.

Did you know?

The bus driver with the longest career in the world drove more than 2,000,000 miles and is a happy World Record holder.

It takes 27 hours to go by bus from Lima to Cusco, one of the craziest bus trips on the world. This route is used daily by locals and backpackers.

9.2% of ground transportation in Europe is done by bus versus 7.4% by train.

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Bus from Yosemite National Park to San Diego

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