There are 6 ways to get from Las Vegas to El Capitan by plane, bus, car, bus (Amtrak, Flixbus, Greyhound), or bus (Flixbus)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly to Fresno Yosemite International Airport, bus
best- Fly from Harry Reid International Airport (LAS) to Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT)plane LAS - FAT
- Take the bus from Fresno Yosemite International Airport to Curry Villagebus
7h 29m$134–274Drive 402.6 mi
cheapest- Drive from Las Vegas to El Capitancar 402.6 mi
8h 21m$69–100Bus, drive
- Take the bus from South Strip Transit Terminal to Mojave Amtrak Bus Stopbus
- Take the bus from Mojave - Carl's Jr., 44812 Sierra Highway to Bishop - Vons/Kmart, 1200 N. Main Streetbus 395
- Take the bus from Bishop - Vons/Kmart, 1200 N. Main Street to Tavern Rd / Old Mammoth Rdbus Mmx / ...
- Drive from Tavern Rd / Old Mammoth Rd to El Capitancar
14h 2mFly to Merced Municipal Airport, bus
- Fly from Harry Reid International Airport (LAS) to Merced Municipal Airport (MCE)plane LAS - MCE
- Take the bus from Merced Airport to Yosemite Villagebus
7h 32m$141–371Bus via Bakersfield
- Take the bus from South Strip Transit Terminal to Bakersfieldbus
- Take the bus from Bakersfield Train Station to Fresno Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Fresno Amtrak to Curry Villagebus
14h 38mBus
- Take the bus from Las Vegas Strip to Fresno Bus Stationbus FlixBus 2038
- Take the bus from Fresno Amtrak to Curry Villagebus Fresno HWY 41
17h 19m$111–156
Harry Reid International Airport (LAS) to Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Las Vegas to El Capitan is to drive which costs $65 - $100 and takes 8h 21m.
The fastest way to get from Las Vegas to El Capitan is to fly and bus which takes 7h 29m and costs $130 - $280.
No, there is no direct bus from Las Vegas to El Capitan. However, there are services departing from South Strip Transit Terminal and arriving at El Captain Meadow via Bakersfield Train Station, Fresno Amtrak and Curry Village Parking. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 38m.
The distance between Las Vegas and El Capitan is 369 miles. The road distance is 405 miles.
The best way to get from Las Vegas to El Capitan without a car is to bus via Bakersfield which takes 14h 38m and costs .
It takes approximately 7h 29m to get from Las Vegas to El Capitan, including transfers.
Las Vegas to El Capitan bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from South Strip Transit Terminal station.
Las Vegas to El Capitan bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Bakersfield station.
Yes, the driving distance between Las Vegas to El Capitan is 405 miles. It takes approximately 8h 21m to drive from Las Vegas to El Capitan.
There are 267+ hotels available in El Capitan.
What companies run services between Las Vegas, NV, USA and El Capitan, Mariposa County, CA, USA?
You can take a bus from South Strip Transit Terminal to El Captain Meadow via Bakersfield, Bakersfield Train Station, Fresno Bus Station, Fresno Amtrak, Curry Village, and Curry Village Parking in around 14h 38m.
- Website
- allegiantair.com
Flights from Harry Reid International Airport to Fresno Yosemite International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- When
- Thursday, Friday, Sunday, Monday, Saturday, and Tuesday
- Estimated price
- $35–250
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Harry Reid International Airport to Fresno Yosemite International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–250
- Website
- contouraviation.com
Flights from Harry Reid International Airport to Merced Municipal Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $110–340
Bus from Fresno Yosemite International Airport to Curry Village
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 7m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $30
- Website
- Yosemite Area Regional Transportation
- Book at
- Yarts Tickets and Fares
Bus from Merced Airport to Yosemite Village
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $27
- Website
- Yosemite Area Regional Transportation
- Book at
- Yarts Tickets and Fares
Bus from Fresno Amtrak to Curry Village
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 32m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $32
- Website
- Yosemite Area Regional Transportation
- Book at
- Yarts Tickets and Fares
Bus from Fresno Amtrak to Curry Village
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 32m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $32
- Website
- Yosemite Area Regional Transportation
- Book at
- Yarts Tickets and Fares
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from South Strip Transit Terminal to Mojave Amtrak Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from South Strip Transit Terminal to Bakersfield
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Bakersfield Train Station to Fresno Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 24m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- (800) 922 1930
- [email protected]
- Website
- Eastern Sierra Transit Authority
Bus from Mojave - Carl's Jr., 44812 Sierra Highway to Bishop - Vons/Kmart, 1200 N. Main Street
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $30–50
- Website
- Eastern Sierra Transit Authority
Bus from Bishop - Vons/Kmart, 1200 N. Main Street to Tavern Rd / Old Mammoth Rd
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $8–12
- Website
- Eastern Sierra Transit Authority
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Bakersfield Train Station to Fresno Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $17–26
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Las Vegas Strip to Fresno Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 10m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $75–120
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Bakersfield Train Station to Fresno Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $19–30
- Website
- Greyhound
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