Yosemite Directions and Map

There are four main highway access roads to Yosemite National Park, three of which are generally open all year. From the south, out of Fresno, take CA-41 north through Oakhurst to the South Entrance. From the west, two routes are available. The more southern of the two takes CA-140 east through Merced and Mariposa to the El Portal Entrance. The more northern of the two takes CA-120 east through Mantecato the Big Oak Flat Entrance. The last, and probably most scenic, entrance route is open generally late May to early November. Take CA-120 west from US395 in Lee Vining, arriving at the Tioga Pass Entrance at over 9,900 feet.

The nearest airport with major airline service and car rental is about 90 minutes from the South Entrance, in Fresno (FAT). The Sacramento airport (SMF) is over 3 hours from the Big Oak Flat Entrance. The San Francisco airport (SFO) is nearly 4 hours from the Big Oak Flat Entrance, and the Los Angeles airport (LAX) is over 5 hours from the South Entrance. We suggest using Expedia when searching for your flights and rental cars. Use the suggested airport code(s) above for the fastest results. The search box defaults to flight searches. To change to a rental car search, simply click the arrows next to the airplane icon in the upper right corner of the box.