Bakersfield

Private car transfer
from Yosemite Valley to Bakersfield

Door-to-door
in 4 hours
From ...
per seat
Comfortable
car
One way
Cancel for free 24 hours before departure
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Trip Information

Pick-up

Your driver will meet you at your address in Yosemite Valley.

  • Door-to-door service
  • Help with your luggage

Trip

You’ll travel in comfort for 4 hours.

  • Optional sight-seeing
  • Clean, comfortable car
  • Professional driver
  • Bottled water
  • Child seats
  • Prepared for handicapped
  • Smoke-free
  • Pet friendly

Drop-off

Your driver will drop you off at your address in Bakersfield.

  • Door-to-door service
  • Help with your luggage
In total
  • 353 km
  • 4 hours

Visit these sights on the way

Mariposa Grove of Giant Sequoias

Mariposa Grove of Giant Sequoias

Walk among (and through) some of the biggest trees in the world, including the 2000-year-old Grizzly Giant, in Yosemite National Park’s largest sequoia grove. Big Red(woods) 

Mariposa Museum and History Center

Mariposa Museum and History Center

See what local life was like during the Gold Rush and late 19th century in this excellent little museum. What’s the (Gold) Rush? 

Shinzen Japanese Garden

Shinzen Japanese Garden

Enjoy a serene stroll, learn about Japanese culture, and admire a world-class bonsai collection in this symbol of Sister City love. A Beautiful Bond 

Forestiere Underground Gardens

Forestiere Underground Gardens

Both ingenious and whimsical, this subterranean complex was one man’s ingenious solution to not being able to farm his land. A Man’s Grotto Dream 

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    Dec 4, 2024

    Excellent service for transfers in Thailand

    I was unsure about this company but a few good reviews on Trip Advisor made me take the chance. I am so happy that we did. We needed a ride from Chiang Mai to Chiang Rai. Our driver Saksun was an excellent driver - it's not a long distance to drive (by Texas standards!) but the road is challenging and there are a lot of places where improvements to the road are being made. It took around 3 hours with a stop at a place with very clean bathrooms, very interesting hot springs and a place to get a snack and cold drinks. Saksun had a vehicle that was fantastic for this type of drive - a very comfortable ride indeed and was obviously well maintained and very clean. I highly recommend this company. I used to post on trip advisor as "lakekariba" but got out of the habit of doing so. This company was so easy to use and the result was so enjoyable that I felt that the company Daytrip and the driver Saksun had earned our trust and a glowing review. Gillian and Ted Pearsall Austin, Texas

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    lakekariba

    Dec 4, 2024
    Dec 3, 2024

    Excellent option to get to Vienna to Budapest!

    We used Daytrip to travel between Budapest and Vienna with a 2 hour stop for lunch in Bratislava. Our driver Zsombor arrived on time at our hotel in Budapest and was very friendly and informative throughout our trip. His vehicle was roomy and clean and he was kind enough to provide us with some bottled water for the trip. Our quick visit stop in Bratislava was very nice as well. He gave us plenty of time to explore the city and have lunch before meeting him again when it was time to head for Vienna. Daytrip provided us with a happy and trouble free transfer between Budapest and Vienna. Many thanks to your team and especially to your driver Zsombor!

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    pgh1125

    Dec 3, 2024
    Nov 9, 2024

    Great communication with an actual person! They will take you ANYWHERE, No pre-set routes to choose from!

    Last minute plan change and Daytrip was our last resort so I chatted with them and had an immediate response from a real person, best situation ever. Never used Daytrip before but the reviews were incredible so we took the chance and booked a driver at like 11-12pm and by 7am the next morning when we woke, they found us a driver and the driver had already texed us making contact! Very impressed and will definitely use them again. We went from Dubrovnik, Croatia to Tivat, Montenegro.

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    James B

    Nov 9, 2024
    Nov 1, 2024

    Perfect Transport

    Andreas did a great job picking us up from Pireaus Cruise Port and taking us to our rental in Spata. The three of us had been on a long cruise and had 9 pieces of luggage. He arrived in an appropriate vehicle and loaded and unloaded all of it. We are very happy with out decision to book with Daytrip.

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    Nov 1, 2024

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    The Daytrip driver advantage

    Daytrip driver
    • Local knowledge about the route from Yosemite Valley to Bakersfield
      Including available sights:
    • English speaking*

      All Daytrip drivers speak English* as well as their native language (and sometimes additional languages too!). They'll be happy to discuss local history and culture with you, as well as answer any questions you may have. And because they speak the language, they're able to provide you with a unique opportunity to connect with local culture. *Drivers for Lite service aren't required to speak English but must meet all other standards.

    • Safety first!

      We screen all our drivers for criminal and traffic records, and personally interview each one. We also inspect their cars for safety, comfort, and reliability. All cars must be less than ten years old, in excellent operating condition, and insured as required by local law. And because our drivers are locals, they're familiar with the rules and customs of the road.

    World-class customer support

    • Available 24/7
    • Close relationship with drivers
    • Experts on the route from Yosemite Valley to Bakersfield

    Flexible cancellation policy

    • Cancellations: 100% refund up to 24 hours before the trip!
    • Changes: Free up to 24 hours before the trip!

    Good to know

    Children

    If you’re traveling with children, make sure to let us know in the booking so we can get the appropriate child seats ready!

    Pets

    Pets are allowed (and loved)! We just need to know beforehand. You can tell us about them in the next phase of the booking.

    Tips

    Gratuity isn’t included or required, but if you really enjoyed your trip, you can show your driver your appreciation with an optional tip (10% is sufficient).

    Luggage

    • Big luggage
    • 29x21x11 inches
    • 74x53x28 cm
    • Small luggage
    • 22x14x9 inches
    • 56x36x23 cm

    Each passenger is allowed to have one checked bag and one carry on. If you’re traveling with more bags or oversized luggage, you can adjust this while booking.

    Payment methods

    Pay by credit card online, or in cash directly to your driver!

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