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San Diego to El Capitan buses

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Trip Overview

The bus between San Diego and El Capitan takes 32h 15m. The bus runs, on average, 3 times per week from San Diego to El Capitan. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

32h 15m
Duration
496 mi
Distance
$95
Average price
3 times a week
Frequency

San Diego to El Capitan bus times

Buses run 3 times a week between San Diego and El Capitan. The service departs San Diego at 1:10 PM in the afternoon, which arrives into El Capitan at 21:25:00. All services require a transfer at Huntington Park and take an average of 32h 15m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

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    Flixbus USATufesaYosemite Area Regional TransportationYosemite National Park32h 15m • 3 changes

Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

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    Flixbus USATufesa MexicoYosemite Area Regional TransportationYosemite National Park32h 15m • 3 changes

Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

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    Arrives next day

    Flixbus USATufesa MexicoYosemite Area Regional TransportationYosemite National Park32h 15m • 3 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from San Diego to El Capitan? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

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  • Distance: 496.2 mi
  • Duration: 32h 15m

What companies run services between San Diego, CA, USA and El Capitan, Mariposa County, CA, USA?

You can take a bus from San Diego to El Captain Meadow via Huntington Park, Merced, Merced Transpo, Yosemite Valley Lodge/Laurel Cottage, and Yosemite Valley Lodge in around 13h 18m.

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