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Bus from Sacramento to Yosemite Valley: Journey Information
There are 3 intercity buses per day from Sacramento to Yosemite Valley. Traveling by bus from Sacramento to Yosemite Valley usually takes around 7 hours, but the fastest Greyhound bus can make the trip in 5 hours and 32 minutes.
| Distance | 118 mi (190 km) |
| Shortest duration | 5h 32m |
| Cheapest price | $27.00 |
| Most frequent service | Greyhound |
| Bus lines | 1 |
What bus companies travel from Sacramento to Yosemite Valley?
There is one intercity bus company available to search and book on Wanderu that operates from Sacramento to Yosemite Valley. Greyhound connects the two cities by bus, it offers multiple scheduled buses per day for you to choose from.
| Bus | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greyhound | 3 | 7h 0m | $28.33 |
Greyhound is the largest nationwide bus carrier in the United States, offering cheap, safe and reliable service across the country. Greyhound has become a household name, serving over 16 million passengers per year with daily trips to over 2,400 destinations. Greyhound performs about 3 bus trips from Sacramento to Yosemite Valley every day, with the average journey taking around 7 hours and 0 minutes to complete. Bus tickets for Greyhound trips to Yosemite Valley usually start from $27.
Frequently asked questions about traveling by bus from Sacramento to Yosemite Valley
The bus takes an average of 7 hours to cover the 118 miles from Sacramento to Yosemite Valley. However, the fastest bus only takes 5 hours and 32 minutes. It’s definitely on the longer side, so plan to get comfortable for a long road trip. Keep in mind that your actual bus may arrive earlier or later than scheduled, depending on whether there is more or less traffic than usual.
The first bus leaves at 7:00am and the last bus leaves at 10:00pm. To see the times for all buses from Sacramento to Yosemite Valley, enter your specific travel dates in the search bar.
There are 3 scheduled buses that travel from Sacramento to Yosemite Valley every day, so you have a decent number of options to choose from. Unfortunately, none of them are direct connections, so no matter which bus you take, you will have to transfer buses at least once during your journey.
Need more travel options? Consider taking the train from Sacramento to Yosemite Valley; ticket prices start at $30.00.
City Information
Sacramento
As the long-held capital city of California, Sacramento has a rich and vibrant history that is reflected in its historic buildings and quarters. The Old Sacramento Waterfront quarter is the best place to explore the city’s rich heritage. Boasting ages-old constructions and a quaint vibe that is reminiscent of the Wild West, the area allows visitors to travel back in time and relive the Gold Rush era. Among the most interesting destinations in the area is the California State Museum, located at the northern edge of the quarter. It offers numerous restored locomotives as well as exhibitions on the United States’ westward expansion. If history is not really your thing, then the Midtown quarter, which boasts a vibrant and expanding art scene, will be a great alternative.
Sacramento is famous for its vast tracts of farmland, so it makes sense that the best dishes are the ones made from locally-grown produce. Among the best places to try out homemade dishes are The Firehouse and The Kitchen. For a bit of an Asian taste, visit Mikuni in Midtown Sacramento.
The busiest bus station in Sacramento is located right in the heart of the city and offers bus service to Portland, Reno, Los Angeles, and San Francisco, among many other places. The main Amtrak train station is the nearby Sacramento Valley Station, which also serves the Gold Line of the local transit light rail. The principal regional airport is the Sacramento International Airport, located 10 miles northwest of Downtown.
Station Information
Where does the bus leave from in Sacramento?
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Link to image attributionMain departure station: Bus Terminal - 420 Richards Blvd
The Sacramento Bus Terminal is a Greyhound Bus Station that sits on Richards Boulevard in Sacramento's Southern Pacific / Richards neighborhood. It is a popular hub for intercity bus travel and serves several carriers such as Flixbus and Greyhound. The station operates a range of services to California’s major cities, including Los Angeles, San Diego, San Francisco, and San Jose. Passengers can also take advantage of interstate routes to travel north up the West Coast into Oregon and Washington, as well as eastwards into Arizona and Nevada.
All bus stations in Sacramento:
Bus Terminal - 420 Richards Blvd
Where does the bus arrive in Yosemite Valley?
Main arrival station: Yosemite Visitor Center
All buses from Sacramento arrive at one main station in Yosemite Valley.
All bus stations in Yosemite Valley:
Yosemite Visitor Center
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