Plan Your Trip

Getting here & around

Central California is easy to reach and perfectly placed between the coast and the mountains.

Browse: Airports By Car Train & Bus Getting Around

Travel options

How to arrive

Fly, drive or ride into the heart of California.

The Valley's largest airport and a convenient gateway to all three national parks.

Easy access to the southern end of the Valley.

The two main arteries running the length of the Central Valley.

Rail service linking Valley cities with the Bay Area and Sacramento.

Seasonal bus service from Merced right into Yosemite Valley — no car required.

A car is the easiest way to reach the parks, lakes and farm roads.

Almost there

Line up where to stay and what to do before you arrive.