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Trip Overview

The bus between San Francisco and El Capitan takes 12h 50m. There is at least one bus per day from San Francisco 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.

12h 50m
Duration
317 mi
Distance
$69
Average price
Once daily
Frequency

San Francisco to El Capitan bus times

Buses run once daily between San Francisco and El Capitan. The earliest departure is at 6:50 PM in the evening, and the last departure from San Francisco is at 6:50 PM which arrives into El Capitan at 7:40 AM. All services require a transfer at Sacramento Bus Station and take an average of 12h 50m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

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Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

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    Greyhound USAGreyhound USAYosemite Area Regional TransportationYosemite National Park12h 50m • 3 changes

Departing Saturday, October 17, 2026

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    Greyhound USAGreyhound USAYosemite Area Regional TransportationYosemite National Park12h 50m • 3 changes

Departing Sunday, October 18, 2026

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    Greyhound USAGreyhound USAYosemite Area Regional TransportationYosemite National Park12h 50m • 3 changes

Departing Monday, October 19, 2026

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    Greyhound USAGreyhound USAYosemite Area Regional TransportationYosemite National Park12h 50m • 3 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from San Francisco 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: 317 mi
  • Duration: 12h 50m

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

You can take a bus from San Francisco Bus Station to El Captain Meadow via Sacramento Bus Station, Merced Transpo, Yosemite Valley Lodge/Laurel Cottage, and Yosemite Valley Lodge in around 10h 51m.

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