|
Disneyland California and West Coast Trip Planning Disneyland California and West Coast Holiday Planning Questions, Suggestions and Tips. |
|
Thread Tools | Search this Thread | Display Modes |
2 Feb 21, 08:51 PM |
#1
|
|
VIP Dibber
|
san Francisco to Yosemite -no driving ?
Hello Dibbers
Willing away a few hours planning a west Coast trip . likely destinations San Francisco, Yosemite and Los Angeles. Now, bot me and my partner are not keen on the idea of driving , although we both can ! Ive had an unfortunate experience driving in France in an automatic so am scarred for life ...even though I love driving in the UK I've really set my heart on staying at Evergreen Lodge outside of the National Park but I think thats going to be tricky without a car. My OH says we could do Amtrak from San Francisco the YART bus to Yosemite. I see this does not go near Evergreen but does, at certain times of year seem to stop at Rush Creek Lodge the sister property to Evergreen. We are now looking to go late September 2022 to fit in with NFL. Has anyone here done the "no driving " option here ? I am quite happy for people to provide me with reassurance & say stop being such a weed and drive if too difficult ! Thanks ! any advice welcome |
|
|
2 Feb 21, 10:11 PM |
#2
|
|
Imagineer
|
Would your partner not drive . It’s so difficult if you don’t and so much easier with the extra freedom it gives
|
|
|
2 Feb 21, 10:53 PM |
#3
|
Imagineer
Join Date: Mar 12
|
You can get there with public transport taking a couple of hours more than driving.
BART train to Richmond Amtrak to Merced YART to the valley It will cost more than driving though. You say you had a bad experience in France, but please don't let that put you off. California with a car is much easier and allows you to do so much more. |
2 Feb 21, 11:00 PM |
#4
|
|
Imagineer
Join Date: Mar 09
|
We did a day trip with a minibus company from SF to Yosemite, a long day but saw most things, including the giant redwoods.
|
|
|
2 Feb 21, 11:02 PM |
#5
|
|
Imagineer
Join Date: Mar 04
|
I am a reasonably nervous driver in Florida (I don’t like the I4 a lot) but I really, really enjoyed the drive around California around the areas where there are no freeways - this would be one of them
__________________
|
|
|
3 Feb 21, 09:05 AM |
#6
|
|
Thread Starter
VIP Dibber
|
well, he's reluctant too and I kinda think we should share it...I think you are right , if we could make the decision to go for it it would open up our options ...we are also planning to go to LA as Want to do Disneyland (before I get too old ! ) this would also offer us the opportunity to do Monterey,Carmel Pismo beach etc...en route if we were driving but we will only have 14 days. I need to check out the route from yosemite as we would be starting san Francisco 4-5 nights-Yosemite 2-3 nights then not sure but ending in LA...
thanks |
|
|
3 Feb 21, 09:08 AM |
#7
|
|
Thread Starter
VIP Dibber
|
||
|
3 Feb 21, 09:12 AM |
#8
|
|
Thread Starter
VIP Dibber
|
thanks !
we did look at the day trip, it looks good if you have limited time this morning I am leaning on wanting to stay overnight and really make the most of it as I am getting to the age where I cannot guarantee we will make it back for another trip !( I am 50 this year) |
|
|
3 Feb 21, 09:13 AM |
#9
|
|
Thread Starter
VIP Dibber
|
||
|
3 Feb 21, 09:18 AM |
#10
|
Imagineer
Join Date: Mar 12
|
If you partner is more confident, get them to drive out of the city and them take over and build your confidence where the roads are quieter.
What don't you get on with in an automatic? |
Thread Tools | Search this Thread |
Display Modes | |
|
DIBB Savings |
AttractionTickets.com
Get £10 off each Disney Ticket with the code ATDIBB10 Get up to £50 off per room at Disney or Universal with the code DIBBHOTELS |
theDIBB Blog |
One of the the five worlds found in Epic Universe, How to Train Your Dragon... Read More »
Disney announced that a new nighttime show, “Disney Dreams That Soar,” will run nightly at... Read More »
Walt Disney World Resort guests can get ready to have a “glowing’’ good time when... Read More »
|
theDIBB Menu |
Exchange Rates |
US Dollar Rates
Euro Rates |
DIBB Premium Membership |
Did you know you can help support theDIBB with Premium Membership? Check out this link for more information and benefits, such as... "No adverts on theDIBB Forums" Upgrade Now |