There are 6 ways to get from El Cajon to Yosemite National Park by plane, bus, train, car, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), or bus (Amtrak)
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Fly, bus
best- Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT)plane SAN - FAT
- Take the bus from Fresno Yosemite International Airport to Mariposa Grovebus
6h 49m$112–445Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from San Diego to Fresno Bus Stationbus FlixBus 2006
- Take the bus from Fresno Amtrak to Mariposa Grovebus Fresno HWY 41
13h 45m$74–126Train, bus, drive
- Take the train from San Diego Old Town Transportation Center to Los Angelestrain
- Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Via Princessatrain
- Take the bus from Golden Valley Park & Ride to Mammoth Mountain Innbus
- Drive from Mammoth Mountain Inn to Yosemite National Parkcar
13h 43m$476–549Drive 440.1 mi
- Drive from El Cajon to Yosemite Toulumne Meadows Visitor Centercar 440.1 mi
7h 54m$81–116Train, bus
- Take the train from San Diego Old Town Transportation Center to Los Angelestrain
- Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Fresno Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Fresno Amtrak to Mariposa Grovebus
13h 51m$90–187Bus via Los Angeles
- Take the bus from San Diego to Los Angelesbus
- Take the bus from Los Angeles to Fresnobus
- Take the bus from Fresno Amtrak to Mariposa Grovebus
14h 41m$140–207
El Cajon to Yosemite National Park by bus and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from El Cajon to Yosemite National Park is to bus which costs $70 - $130 and takes 13h 45m.
The fastest way to get from El Cajon to Yosemite National Park is to fly and bus which takes 6h 49m and costs $110 - $450.
No, there is no direct bus from El Cajon to Yosemite National Park. However, there are services departing from El Cajon Transit Center and arriving at Mariposa Grove via San Diego and Fresno Amtrak. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 45m.
The distance between El Cajon and Yosemite National Park is 401 miles. The road distance is 442.7 miles.
The best way to get from El Cajon to Yosemite National Park without a car is to bus which takes 13h 45m and costs $70 - $130.
It takes approximately 6h 49m to get from El Cajon to Yosemite National Park, including transfers.
El Cajon to Yosemite National Park bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from San Diego station.
El Cajon to Yosemite National Park bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Fresno Bus Station.
Yes, the driving distance between El Cajon to Yosemite National Park is 443 miles. It takes approximately 7h 54m to drive from El Cajon to Yosemite National Park.
There are 273+ hotels available in Yosemite National Park.
What companies run services between El Cajon, CA, USA and Yosemite National Park, CA, USA?
You can take a bus from El Cajon Transit Center to Mariposa Grove via San Diego, Fresno Bus Station, Fresno Amtrak, and Mariposa Grove in around 13h 45m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from San Diego International Airport to Fresno Yosemite International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–270
Flights from San Diego International Airport to Fresno Yosemite International Airport via Las Vegas
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- $50–300
- Website
- alaskaair.com
Flights from San Diego International Airport to Fresno Yosemite International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–410
- Website
- united.com
Flights from San Diego International Airport to Fresno Yosemite International Airport via Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 27m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $40–270
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from San Diego Old Town Transportation Center to Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 47m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $35–85
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from San Diego Old Town Transportation Center to Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 47m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $35–85
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- (800) 371-LINK (5465)
- Website
- Metrolink Trains
Train from L.A. Union Station to Via Princessa
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $8–12
- Website
- Metrolink Trains
Bus from Fresno Yosemite International Airport to Mariposa Grove
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $20
- Website
- Yosemite Area Regional Transportation
Bus from Fresno Amtrak to Mariposa Grove
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $22
- Website
- Yosemite Area Regional Transportation
Bus from Fresno Amtrak to Mariposa Grove
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $22
- Website
- Yosemite Area Regional Transportation
Bus from Fresno Amtrak to Mariposa Grove
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $22
- Website
- Yosemite Area Regional Transportation
- [email protected]
- Website
- CCSC Recreation & Social Club
Bus from Golden Valley Park & Ride to Mammoth Mountain Inn
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- Frequency
- On demand
- Estimated price
- $419
- Schedules at
- CCSC Recreation & Social Club
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from San Diego to Fresno Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $55–95
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Fresno Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 5m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $35–60
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from San Diego to Fresno Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $50–100
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Fresno Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $30–65
- Website
- Greyhound
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from San Diego to Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $40–60
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Los Angeles to Fresno
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 44m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $75–110
- Website
- Amtrak
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