Yosemite National Park scenery

Fly & Drive guide

Fly into FAT, drive to Yosemite National Park

2 h 30 min drive93 milesReservations: high demand

Reise auf einen Blick

Ankunftsflughafen
FAT
Fahrt vom Flughafen
2 Std. 30 Min. · Schätzung
Empfohlene Dauer
3–5 Tage
Reservierungsbedarf
Hoch · Einlasshinweise prüfen
Fahrzeughinweise
Standard cars are fine for summer, but check rental contracts for restrictions on the steep, winding mountain passes; RVs over 40 feet have restricted access to certain roads.

Ihre Route

FAT

Fresno Yosemite International Airport

Yosemite National Park

About 2 h 30 min · 93 mi by car, no stops. Estimate only.

Your arrival plan

Before you land

Reservations

2026 Entry and Separate Stay Reservations

Yosemite does not require an entrance reservation in 2026; the standard entrance fee still applies. Check NPS for requirements in other years and for separate activity permits. Reservations for in-park lodging and campgrounds are managed through separate official portals and typically fill months in advance.

Official reservation info

Best time to fly in

May – early October

Ihre Route

  1. Tag 1 · Introduction to the Granite Cathedral

    Tunnel View → Mariposa Grove

  2. Tag 2 · Waterfalls and Valley Vistas

    Mist Trail → Lower Yosemite Fall

  3. Tag 3 · High Country and Alpine Meadows

    Glacier Point → Olmsted Point

Viator

Tours & experiences near Yosemite National Park

Geführte Aktivitäten rund um Yosemite National Park. Prüfen Sie Treffpunkt, Termine und Verfügbarkeit auf Viator vor der Buchung.

Tourangebote separat öffnen

Ausgewählte Reiseausrüstung

Fünf Tipps für Yosemite National Park

Optionale Empfehlungen, keine vollständige Pack- oder Sicherheitsliste. Fotos aus den Shops von ROCKBROS und WILDGUARDER. Preise Stand 2026-10-19 / 2026-10-20; price, stock and shipping may change.

Quick answers

What is the closest airport to Yosemite National Park?

Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT) is the nearest commercial airport we route from.

How long is the drive from FAT to Yosemite National Park?

Roughly 2 h 30 min (about 93 miles) by car, without stops. Times are estimates.

Do I need a reservation to visit Yosemite National Park?

Yosemite does not require an entrance reservation in 2026; the standard entrance fee still applies. Check NPS for requirements in other years and for separate activity permits. Reservations for in-park lodging and campgrounds are managed through separate official portals and typically fill months in advance.

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