Yosemite National Park Full Day Bus Tour from San Francisco
by Gray Line San Francisco
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Yosemite National Park is known for its towering granite cliffs, waterfalls, and scenic valley views. This full-day bus tour departs from San Francisco, taking about 14 hours in total. Guests board a luxury coach with a professional English-speaking driver-guide who provides live commentary throughout the trip. The tour begins in downtown San Francisco near the Financial District, then crosses the San Francisco-Oakland Bay Bridge. A stop is made in Oakdale, located in California's Central Valley, where participants can buy snacks, water, or picnic supplies during a short break. Afterward, the bus continues toward Yosemite National Park. Upon arrival at Yosemite, the group takes a one-hour guided coach drive through the park, stopping at key viewpoints including Tunnel View, Bridalveil Falls, El Capitan, and Half Dome. At Tunnel View, there is a 15-minute stop to see the eastward views of Yosemite Valley. Bridalveil Fall follows, where travelers have 15 minutes to walk near the 617-foot waterfall. The tour then drops participants off in Yosemite Valley for three hours of free time. Visitors can hike paved trails, rent bikes, visit the Valley Visitor Center, stop at the Ansel Adams Gallery, or walk the Lower Yosemite Fall Trail. The Ansel Adams Gallery visit is optional and can take about 10 minutes. Guests can also explore areas near Yosemite Falls, which is the fourth tallest waterfall in the world, including a 60-minute hike or bike ride around its base. Before returning, the group reconvenes for a 15-minute stop at El Capitan’s grasslands to watch climbers on the granite wall and take final photos. The tour concludes with the return trip to San Francisco. Coffee and restroom breaks are included during the drive. Hotel pickup and drop-off are not provided. Entrance fees and park permits are included, but food, gratuities, and government fees are not. Participants should wear comfortable clothing and may bring a pillow for the return ride. The tour offers two departure points in San Francisco: Fisherman’s Wharf or Union Square.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Financial District
The tour starts downtown San Francisco, in the Financial District, an area dominated by skyscrapers such as the Transamerica Pyramid and Salesforce Tower. This district hosts many tech companies and Fortune 500 firms.
San Francisco-Oakland Bay Bridge
Cross the San Francisco-Oakland Bay Bridge, a double-decker bridge system spanning the bay that carries about 260,000 vehicles daily, connecting San Francisco and Oakland via Interstate 80.
Oakdale
A brief 20-minute stop in Oakdale within California's Central Valley, a major agricultural area producing over half of the US's fruits and vegetables. Guests can purchase snacks, water, or picnic items here.
20 min
Yosemite National Park
Enter Yosemite National Park and begin a one-hour bus tour through the park with stops at famous sights including Tunnel View, Bridalveil Falls, El Capitan, Half Dome, and Yosemite Valley.
300 min
Tunnel View
A 15-minute stop at Tunnel View, a scenic viewpoint on State Route 41 offering views eastward across Yosemite Valley, including the southwest face of El Capitan, Half Dome, and Bridalveil Falls.
15 min
Bridalveil Fall
At Bridalveil Fall, guests have 15 minutes to walk near the 617-foot waterfall that flows year-round, allowing for close-up photos.
15 min
Yosemite Valley
Three hours of free time in Yosemite Valley to explore independently. Options include hiking paved trails, renting bikes, visiting the Valley Visitor Center, or seeing artwork at the Ansel Adams Gallery.
180 min
Ansel Adams Gallery
During free time in Yosemite Valley, visitors may choose to spend about 10 minutes viewing works by the photographer Ansel Adams.
10 min
Lower Yosemite Fall Trail
Walk the Lower Yosemite Fall Trail, open year-round, to see Yosemite Falls in full and reach the base of the lower fall. The trail is wet during peak flow in spring and early summer.
Valley Visitor Center
The Valley Visitor Center in Yosemite Valley offers books, postcards, and maps about the park and is staffed year-round to assist visitors.
Sentinel bridge
Sentinel Bridge, located on the east side of Yosemite Valley near Cook's Meadow, provides a view of Half Dome reflected in the Merced River, especially notable during alpenglow. Access is via shuttle stop 11.
El Capitan
A 15-minute stop at the grasslands in front of El Capitan where guests can watch climbers on the granite wall and take photos.
15 min
Yosemite Falls
Spend up to 60 minutes hiking or biking near the base of Yosemite Falls, the fourth tallest waterfall worldwide, enjoying views of its full height.
60 min
Meeting point
Gray Line Fisherman’s Wharf Departure Location 2805 Leavenworth St. Arrive by 6:10 AM to check-in Bus Departs at 6:20 AM Although there is no physical location, you'll easily spot Pomegranate Café directly across the street. Simply wait there, and our representative will meet you.
End point
Gray Line Fisherman’s Wharf Departure Location 2805 Leavenworth St. Arrive by 6:10 AM to check-in Bus Departs at 6:20 AM Although there is no physical location, you'll easily spot Pomegranate Café directly across the street. Simply wait there, and our representative will meet you.
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.
Additional info
Yosemite National Park Full Day Bus Tour from San Francisco
by Gray Line San Francisco
Choose from 1 available option
How do you want to book?
✓Confirmation before Wed, 9 Sept - card's only charged if it's a yes. If it's a no, still time to book on Viator.
Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.$438Overview
Yosemite National Park is known for its towering granite cliffs, waterfalls, and scenic valley views. This full-day bus tour departs from San Francisco, taking about 14 hours in total. Guests board a luxury coach with a professional English-speaking driver-guide who provides live commentary throughout the trip. The tour begins in downtown San Francisco near the Financial District, then crosses the San Francisco-Oakland Bay Bridge. A stop is made in Oakdale, located in California's Central Valley, where participants can buy snacks, water, or picnic supplies during a short break. Afterward, the bus continues toward Yosemite National Park. Upon arrival at Yosemite, the group takes a one-hour guided coach drive through the park, stopping at key viewpoints including Tunnel View, Bridalveil Falls, El Capitan, and Half Dome. At Tunnel View, there is a 15-minute stop to see the eastward views of Yosemite Valley. Bridalveil Fall follows, where travelers have 15 minutes to walk near the 617-foot waterfall. The tour then drops participants off in Yosemite Valley for three hours of free time. Visitors can hike paved trails, rent bikes, visit the Valley Visitor Center, stop at the Ansel Adams Gallery, or walk the Lower Yosemite Fall Trail. The Ansel Adams Gallery visit is optional and can take about 10 minutes. Guests can also explore areas near Yosemite Falls, which is the fourth tallest waterfall in the world, including a 60-minute hike or bike ride around its base. Before returning, the group reconvenes for a 15-minute stop at El Capitan’s grasslands to watch climbers on the granite wall and take final photos. The tour concludes with the return trip to San Francisco. Coffee and restroom breaks are included during the drive. Hotel pickup and drop-off are not provided. Entrance fees and park permits are included, but food, gratuities, and government fees are not. Participants should wear comfortable clothing and may bring a pillow for the return ride. The tour offers two departure points in San Francisco: Fisherman’s Wharf or Union Square.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Financial District
The tour starts downtown San Francisco, in the Financial District, an area dominated by skyscrapers such as the Transamerica Pyramid and Salesforce Tower. This district hosts many tech companies and Fortune 500 firms.
San Francisco-Oakland Bay Bridge
Cross the San Francisco-Oakland Bay Bridge, a double-decker bridge system spanning the bay that carries about 260,000 vehicles daily, connecting San Francisco and Oakland via Interstate 80.
Oakdale
A brief 20-minute stop in Oakdale within California's Central Valley, a major agricultural area producing over half of the US's fruits and vegetables. Guests can purchase snacks, water, or picnic items here.
20 min
Yosemite National Park
Enter Yosemite National Park and begin a one-hour bus tour through the park with stops at famous sights including Tunnel View, Bridalveil Falls, El Capitan, Half Dome, and Yosemite Valley.
300 min
Tunnel View
A 15-minute stop at Tunnel View, a scenic viewpoint on State Route 41 offering views eastward across Yosemite Valley, including the southwest face of El Capitan, Half Dome, and Bridalveil Falls.
15 min
Bridalveil Fall
At Bridalveil Fall, guests have 15 minutes to walk near the 617-foot waterfall that flows year-round, allowing for close-up photos.
15 min
Yosemite Valley
Three hours of free time in Yosemite Valley to explore independently. Options include hiking paved trails, renting bikes, visiting the Valley Visitor Center, or seeing artwork at the Ansel Adams Gallery.
180 min
Ansel Adams Gallery
During free time in Yosemite Valley, visitors may choose to spend about 10 minutes viewing works by the photographer Ansel Adams.
10 min
Lower Yosemite Fall Trail
Walk the Lower Yosemite Fall Trail, open year-round, to see Yosemite Falls in full and reach the base of the lower fall. The trail is wet during peak flow in spring and early summer.
Valley Visitor Center
The Valley Visitor Center in Yosemite Valley offers books, postcards, and maps about the park and is staffed year-round to assist visitors.
Sentinel bridge
Sentinel Bridge, located on the east side of Yosemite Valley near Cook's Meadow, provides a view of Half Dome reflected in the Merced River, especially notable during alpenglow. Access is via shuttle stop 11.
El Capitan
A 15-minute stop at the grasslands in front of El Capitan where guests can watch climbers on the granite wall and take photos.
15 min
Yosemite Falls
Spend up to 60 minutes hiking or biking near the base of Yosemite Falls, the fourth tallest waterfall worldwide, enjoying views of its full height.
60 min
Meeting point
Gray Line Fisherman’s Wharf Departure Location 2805 Leavenworth St. Arrive by 6:10 AM to check-in Bus Departs at 6:20 AM Although there is no physical location, you'll easily spot Pomegranate Café directly across the street. Simply wait there, and our representative will meet you.
End point
Gray Line Fisherman’s Wharf Departure Location 2805 Leavenworth St. Arrive by 6:10 AM to check-in Bus Departs at 6:20 AM Although there is no physical location, you'll easily spot Pomegranate Café directly across the street. Simply wait there, and our representative will meet you.
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.