Getting to Yosemite |
| 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. Expedia searches are provided below for price references. For flights, simply enter your origin, destination, dates, and number of passengers. For cars, change the radio button at the top to car, enter the pickup airport, the dropoff airport (usually the same), and the pickup and dropoff dates/times. |
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