San Jose to Yosemite: Road Trip Guide & Distance

133.6 miles 215 km · straight line
182.9 miles actual route 294.3 km · driving distance
4h 24min estimated drive time
$18 - $22 estimated fuel cost
~46min flight time
73° ENE bearing direction

How far is San Jose from Yosemite?

The distance from San Jose to Yosemite is 133.6 miles (215 km) as the crow flies. Yosemite is located ENE of San Jose. By car, the driving distance is approximately 182.9 miles, taking about 4h 24min. A direct flight would take roughly 46min. Both are located in United States.

For a drive of this length, it's recommended to plan at least one quick rest stop to stretch your legs and grab a coffee. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility. Given the short distance, driving or taking a train is often faster and more convenient than dealing with airport security and flight boarding times.

Coordinates come from public place data for San Jose and Yosemite. The driving distance uses an OSRM road-route result when route data is available. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.

How to Get from San Jose to Yosemite

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 4h 24min $18 - $22 Flexible stops
Fly ~46min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~5h 17min $15–$27* Budget
Train ~4h 11min $22–$64* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between San Jose & Yosemite

Quick Facts

San Jose
37.34°N, 121.89°W
America/Los_Angeles
25m elevation
Yosemite
37.87°N, 119.54°W
America/Los_Angeles
1209m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 45 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 11 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 186.4 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM