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Yosemite Valley to El Capitan buses

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Trip Overview

The bus between Yosemite Valley and El Capitan takes 5 min. The bus runs at least 3 times per hour from Yosemite Valley 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.

5 min
Duration
2 mi
Distance
Every 20 minutes
Frequency

Yosemite Valley to El Capitan bus times

Buses run every 20 minutes between Yosemite Valley and El Capitan. The earliest departure is at 7:30 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Yosemite Valley is at 10:30 PM which arrives into El Capitan at 10:35 PM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 5 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, October 27, 2026

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Departing Wednesday, October 28, 2026

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Departing Thursday, October 29, 2026

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Departing Friday, October 30, 2026

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Departing Saturday, October 31, 2026

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Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

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Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Yosemite Valley 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.

Map of how to get from Yosemite Valley to El Capitan.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 1.8 mi
  • Duration: 5 min

What companies run services between Yosemite Valley, CA, USA and El Capitan, Mariposa County, CA, USA?

Yosemite National Park operates a bus from Yosemite Valley Lodge to El Captain Picnic Area every 20 minutes, and the journey takes 5 min.

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