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J-mans_Dad
Dec 11, 2013Explorer
I also agree about looking into flying into either Oakland (OAK), San francisco (SFO) or San Jose (SJC). The round trip vs drop off of a rental car can add up to quite a difference.
Also if you're thinking of going to Yosemite and staying IN the park look for reservations NOW. Yosemite reservations It's about a 3-4 hour drive from the bay area to the valley floor.

Also if you're thinking of going to Yosemite and staying IN the park look for reservations NOW. Yosemite reservations It's about a 3-4 hour drive from the bay area to the valley floor.
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