Transportation to the VALLEY!!!

[darstog]

I'm thinking about making my first-ever weekend run to Yosemite from PDX (I have some friends who are going to be bumming in the valley and I want to join them for a route). I'll be flying out of PDX on a Friday. I can't seem to find quick and efficient transportation from Fresno (or any airport, really) to the valley. It seems like I need to fly into an airport, take a cab to a train station, take a train to a bus, etc. Thoughts on making this easier? Has anybody accomplished this (died trying)?

[summerprophet]

A few options,

 

Craigslist Rideshare, Supertopo.com (valley based website) would be good options to hitch a ride through.

 

Also, YARTS is the bus operator in the Valley. They have service from Merced Airport.

[Crillz]

Rent a car.

[StreetBoss]

A weekend works if you have an objective in mind, like Central Pillar of Frenzy. But all moderate long routes are generally crowded, GET THERE EARLY.

 

Be prepared for no sleep. Lots of driving, oh yeah - the greatest place on earth to climb.