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How to Travel from

Santa Cruz to Yosemite Valley

by Rideshare, Route or Car

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Transport providers

Train operators

Amtrak

Phone:
+1 800-872-7245
Website:
amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Stockton to Madera
Ave. Duration:
1h 56m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$15.31–$89.30
Bus from Front to Diridon
Ave. Duration:
51 min
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Bus from San Jose to Stockton
Ave. Duration:
2h 15m
Frequency:
Twice daily

Altamont Corridor Express

Phone:
+1 800-411-7245
Website:
acerail.com
Train from San Jose Amtrak Station to Stockton-
Ave. Duration:
2h 12m
Frequency:
Once a week
Estimated price:
$15.31–$20.41

Bus operators

Tufesa Mexico

Phone:
+52 644 410 2444
Website:
tufesa.com.mx/
Bus from San Jose to Los
Ave. Duration:
1h 30m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$7.65–$20.41

CBX Cross Border Express

Website:
crossborderxpress.com/en/
Bus from Stockton to Merced
Ave. Duration:
1h 30m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$24.24–$35.72

Santa Cruz Metro

Phone:
+1 (831) 425-8600
Website:
scmtd.com/en/
Bus from Front to Diridon
Ave. Duration:
58 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$2.30–$8.29
Bus from Ocean & Water to Diridon
Ave. Duration:
57 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$2.30–$8.29

Tufesa

Phone:
+1 833 766 3553
Website:
tufesainternacional.com
Bus from San Jose - King Rd to Los
Ave. Duration:
1h 30m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$29.34–$56.13

Yosemite Area Regional Transportation

Phone:
+1 877-989-2787
Website:
yarts.com
Bus from Merced Transpo to Curry
Ave. Duration:
2h 36m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$16.58–$25.51

The Bus

Phone:
+1 802-773-3244
Website:
mercedthebus.com/
Bus from Pacheco @ Target to Transpo
Ave. Duration:
1h 11m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$1.66–$3.57

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Santa Cruz to Yosemite Valley?

The cheapest way to get from Santa Cruz to Yosemite Valley is to bus which costs $25 - $59.78 and takes 9h 59m.

What is the fastest way to get from Santa Cruz to Yosemite Valley?

The fastest way to get from Santa Cruz to Yosemite Valley is to drive which takes 4h 12m and costs $34.78 - $52.17 .

Is there a direct bus between Santa Cruz and Yosemite Valley?

No, there is no direct bus from Santa Cruz to Yosemite Valley. However, there are services departing from Front and arriving at Curry Village via San Jose Diridon, 2nd & Santa Clara, San Jose, Pacheco @ Target and Merced Transpo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 59m.

How far is it from Santa Cruz to Yosemite Valley?

The distance between Santa Cruz and Yosemite Valley is 486 km. The road distance is 320 km.

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

The best way to get from Santa Cruz to Yosemite Valley without a car is to bus which takes 9h 59m and costs $25 - $59.78 .

How long does it take to get from Santa Cruz to Yosemite Valley?

It takes approximately 9h 16m to get from Santa Cruz to Yosemite Valley, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Santa Cruz to Yosemite Valley bus from?

Santa Cruz to Yosemite Valley bus services, operated by Santa Cruz Metro, depart from Front station.

Train, bus or fly from Santa Cruz to Yosemite Valley?

The best way to get from Santa Cruz to Yosemite Valley is to bus which takes 9h 59m and costs $25 - $59.78 . There are no good options to train or fly between Santa Cruz to Yosemite Valley.

Where does the Santa Cruz to Yosemite Valley bus arrive?

Santa Cruz to Yosemite Valley bus services, operated by Santa Cruz Metro, arrive at Diridon Station.

Can I drive from Santa Cruz to Yosemite Valley?

Yes, the driving distance between Santa Cruz to Yosemite Valley is 320 km. It takes approximately 4h 12m to drive from Santa Cruz to Yosemite Valley.

Where can I stay near Yosemite Valley?

There are 311+ hotels available in Yosemite Valley. Prices start at $133.63 per night.
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