San Francisco to Yosemite One-Way Transfer
Overview
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If you are needing a more flexible itinerary to experience the wild, natural beauty of Yosemite National Park this is the tour for you. This is the only Yosemite Valley tour from San Francisco where you can select your departure day and return day as separate segments. Enjoy plenty of free time to hike, bike and explore at your own pace. Guaranteed departures 365 days a year. Arrange your hotel separately, accommodations are NOT included in the tour.
Additional Info
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Between November and March, when the trail is not safe due to snow and ice accumulation, we substitute the hike with additional time in Yosemite Valley.
The Giant Sequoias Grove is located at a higher elevation and the hike is dependent on trail conditions, especially from October through May.
During winter months, temperatures in Yosemite can vary drastically to the ones in San Francisco. Therefore, it is recommend to wear winter clothes, especially shoes or boots with rubber soles and treads.
Tour makes stops for breakfast, lunch, and on the trip back for dinner. Meals are not included.
For hotel pickups, please select the Hilton Union Square if your hotel is not listed.
California law requires tour guests to bring a car safety seat for all children under 8 years and under 4' 9" (1.4 meters) in height. Any guest that does not provide their child's safety seat at the time of the tour and does not inform the tour operator may not be allowed to board the tour and will not be subject to refund.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What‘s Included
Expert guide and commentary
Pickup at major San Francisco hotels
Yosemite National Park entrance fee (for San Francisco to Yosemite option only)
Free unique geo-based audio guides in 8 languages
Gratuities (optional)
Accommodation
Food and drinks
Meeting and Pickup
Pickup points
Select a pickup point
What To Expect
San Francisco – Oakland Bay Bridge
The San Francisco–Oakland Bay Bridge, known locally as the Bay Bridge, is a complex of bridges spanning San Francisco Bay in California. As part of Interstate 80 and the direct road between San Francisco and Oakland, it carries about 260,000 vehicles a day on its two decks.
Treasure Island
Treasure Island is an artificial island in the San Francisco Bay and a neighborhood in the city and county of San Francisco. Built 1936–37 for the 1939 Golden Gate International Exposition, the island's World’s Fair site is a California Historical Landmark.
Options
San Francisco to Yosemite
Duration: 8 hours
San Francisco to Yosemite: One way tour outbound from San Francisco to Yosemite National Park. Tour will end inside Yosemite National Park.
Pickup included
Yosemite to San Francisco
Duration: 8 hours
Yosemite to San Francisco: One way tour from Yosemite National Park to San Francisco
Pickup included
Reviews
21 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Great way to transfer from SF to Yosemite Valley
Stephanie H,
Oct 3, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Really enjoyable tour with a great host driver! Thank you for everything. Yosemite Valley is a stunning place.
Andy was a really good guide!
55larissaw,
Sep 4, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Andy was the best guide that we could have imagine. He drove us to really nice places and took pictures of us. He even bought us icecream. All 10 of us! He is in general a really kind person & a really good guide! I would book another tour with Andy! :)
Good guide
U9837SV ,
May 30, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Our guide is Robert. He is enthusiastic and helpful. From San Francisco, where we got on bus, he introduced scenic spots in city continuously. He arranged the suitable time in scenic spots in Yosemite so that we can appreciate the beautiful scenery. By the way, we also have enought time to take photos.
Mission impossible and unforgettable
U8680RKbeny,
Apr 23, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This tour is very challenging in time management, but the guide Andy is very professional and knowledgeable. I am very grateful to have him taking care of us throughout the trip safely and with tonnes of tips and travel information. Highly recommended for those not having the luxury of multi-days trip but wish to taste the gorgeous landscape and history of Yosemite in a single day!
Rob the man the myth the legend
tertisw2024,
Mar 13, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00As Rob our driver and guide said, the guide makes such a difference at this time of year… and that proved to be the case. Although we only had 3 hours of great weather we had a full 15hrs of great conversation and advice from rob himself. Attentive and entertaining, 67 years of youth and vigor has made him the perfect tour guide. Would recommend him for anyone on this particular tour, but he says he won’t be doing it any longer so catch the main attraction (rob) in San Francisco whilst you can.
Amazing!
pauladelmarr,
Feb 18, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Amazing! Visiting this Park is something I am so gratefull I did!, Increíble experience, thank you to tje tour guy Andy , his energy and all the information he shared with us was so so great.
Yosemite national park
208carof,
Dec 6, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00My friend and I are travel nurses who love exploring cities while on contracts, we skeptically took this tour and it turned out amazing because we had the most amazing, patient and knowledgeable tour guide ever!!! Mr.Andy Howse was patient with every question no matter how many times he had to repeat himself, he even spoke some Spanish which helped the Spanish speaking tourist feel welcome. I got a history lesson on my way to the park and gained a whole lot of knowledge about the park and the trees and even got to see some FUNGI (nope I didn’t touch it lol). I’d totally go on another tour with him. Thank you for and amazing experience!!!
A very average tour and a company that needs to lift its game.
Alison W,
Oct 31, 2024
- Review from Viator
2.00This company tried to provide a good tour, but unfortunately the tour guide was not very professional, nor well informed about the locations we were going. It was a long way to go for not much outcome. I was also concerned for my safety as the driver had one hand on the wheel and one hand using the microphone instead of headset to the point where the esky went flying down the steps as she rounded a corner too quickly. The company also seemed to use a call centre and communications was challenging. It was a very poor experience and this tour company needs to lift its game.
Andy the historian artist
Tour41952069248,
Oct 29, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Amazing trip. Yosemite is beautiful. Andy was the tour guide and what an incredible guy he is. A proficient stand-up comedian with history knowledge and even sings some true American songs.
First time to Yosemite
yamasinyamasin,
Sep 18, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Andy is sooo kind and have grate knowledge of nature. The tour itself is enough taking a time to each view spot. Thanks again Andy
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