There are 5 ways to get from Las Vegas to El Capitan by plane, bus, car, or bus (Amtrak, Greyhound, 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 27m$134–464Drive 402.6 mi
cheapest- Drive from Las Vegas to El Capitancar 402.6 mi
8h 21m$74–107Bus, 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 2m$132–196Fly 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 Valley Lodge/Laurel Cottagebus
7h 51m$111–441Bus
- 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 56m$146–221
Las Vegas to El Capitan by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Las Vegas to El Capitan is to drive which costs $70 - $110 and takes 8h 21m.
The fastest way to get from Las Vegas to El Capitan is to fly and bus which takes 7h 27m and costs $130 - $470.
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 56m.
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 which takes 14h 56m and costs $140 - $230.
It takes approximately 7h 27m 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 276+ 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 56m.
- Website
- allegiantair.com
Flights from Harry Reid International Airport to Fresno Yosemite International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- When
- Thursday, Friday, Sunday, Tuesday, Monday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $40–260
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Harry Reid International Airport to Fresno Yosemite International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–260
- 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
- $75–220
- Phone
- +1 877-989-2787
- [email protected]
- Website
- yarts.com
Bus from Fresno Yosemite International Airport to Curry Village
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 7m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $30
- Website
- https://www.yarts.com
Bus from Merced Airport to Yosemite Valley Lodge/Laurel Cottage
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 46m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $27
- Website
- https://www.yarts.com
Bus from Fresno Amtrak to Curry Village
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 32m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $32
- Website
- https://www.yarts.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from South Strip Transit Terminal to Mojave Amtrak Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $75–110
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Bus from South Strip Transit Terminal to Bakersfield
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $95–140
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Bus from Bakersfield Train Station to Fresno Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 24m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–55
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 760-872-1901
- [email protected]
- Website
- estransit.com
Bus from Mojave - Carl's Jr., 44812 Sierra Highway to Bishop - Vons/Kmart, 1200 N. Main Street
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $30–50
- Website
- https://www.estransit.com
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
- https://www.estransit.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Bakersfield Train Station to Fresno Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $17–35
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Bakersfield Train Station to Fresno Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Schedules at
- greyhound.com
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from Bakersfield Train Station to Fresno Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from Bakersfield Train Station to Fresno Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $18–30
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
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