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How to Travel from

Yosemite Valley to Santa Cruz

by Rideshare, Route or Car

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Transport providers

Airlines

United Airlines

Website:
united.com/
Plane from Fresno Air Terminal Airport to San
Ave. Duration:
1h 7m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$268.56–$473.17

Train operators

Caltrain

Phone:
+1 800-660-4287
Website:
caltrain.com
Train from Millbrae Caltrain Southbound to San
Ave. Duration:
55 min
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$8.95–$11.51
Train from Gilroy Caltrain Northbound to San
Ave. Duration:
48 min
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$8.31–$10.87

Amtrak

Phone:
+1 800-872-7245
Website:
amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Madera Amtrak to Stockton
Ave. Duration:
1h 45m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$15.35–$89.52
Bus from Stockton to San
Ave. Duration:
1h 50m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Bus from Diridon Station to Front
Ave. Duration:
51 min
Frequency:
Every 4 hours

Altamont Corridor Express

Phone:
+1 800-411-7245
Website:
acerail.com
Train from Stockton- Robert J Cabral Amtrak Station to San
Ave. Duration:
2h 12m
Frequency:
Once a week
Estimated price:
$15.35–$20.46

Bus operators

Tufesa Mexico

Phone:
+52 644 410 2444
Website:
tufesa.com.mx/
Bus from Los Baños to San
Ave. Duration:
1h 50m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$7.67–$20.46
Bus from Los Baños to Gilroy
Ave. Duration:
1h
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$4.86–$17.90

CBX Cross Border Express

Website:
crossborderxpress.com/en/
Bus from Merced to Stockton
Ave. Duration:
1h 50m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$24.30–$35.81

Santa Cruz Metro

Phone:
+1 (831) 425-8600
Website:
scmtd.com/en/
Bus from Diridon Station to Water
Ave. Duration:
50 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$2.30–$8.31
Bus from Diridon Station to Front
Ave. Duration:
52 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$2.30–$8.31

Tufesa

Phone:
+1 833 766 3553
Website:
tufesainternacional.com
Bus from Los Baños to San
Ave. Duration:
1h 50m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$29.41–$56.27
Bus from Los Baños to Gilroy
Ave. Duration:
55 min
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$24.30–$51.15

Yosemite Area Regional Transportation

Phone:
+1 877-989-2787
Website:
yarts.com
Bus from Yosemite Village to Merced
Ave. Duration:
2h 43m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$16.62–$25.58
Bus from Yosemite Valley Lodge/Laurel Cottage to Fresno
Ave. Duration:
3h 41m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$20.46–$30.69
Bus from Curry Village to Merced
Ave. Duration:
2h 57m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$16.62–$26.86

The Bus

Phone:
+1 802-773-3244
Website:
mercedthebus.com/
Bus from Merced Transpo to Pacheco
Ave. Duration:
1h 14m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$1.66–$3.58

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Yosemite Valley to Santa Cruz is to bus which costs $26.09 - $59.78 and takes 10h 2m.

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

The fastest way to get from Yosemite Valley to Santa Cruz is to drive which takes 4h 16m and costs $34.78 - $52.17 .

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

No, there is no direct bus from Yosemite Valley to Santa Cruz. However, there are services departing from Yosemite Village and arriving at Front via Merced, Stockton and Diridon Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 46m.

How far is it from Yosemite Valley to Santa Cruz?

The distance between Yosemite Valley and Santa Cruz is 492 km. The road distance is 321.1 km.

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

The best way to get from Yosemite Valley to Santa Cruz without a car is to bus via Stockton which takes 9h 46m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 8h 33m to get from Yosemite Valley to Santa Cruz, including transfers.

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

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

Where does the Yosemite Valley to Santa Cruz bus arrive?

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

Can I drive from Yosemite Valley to Santa Cruz?

Yes, the driving distance between Yosemite Valley to Santa Cruz is 321 km. It takes approximately 4h 16m to drive from Yosemite Valley to Santa Cruz.

Where can I stay near Santa Cruz?

There are 117+ hotels available in Santa Cruz. Prices start at $70.99 per night.
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