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How to get fromLos Angeles Airport (LAX) to El Capitanby plane, bus, train, car, rideshare, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), bus (Flixbus), or bus (Amtrak)

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There are 8 ways to get from Los Angeles Airport (LAX) to El Capitan by plane, bus, train, car, rideshare, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), bus (Flixbus), or bus (Amtrak)

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  1. Fly to Fresno Yosemite International Airport, bus

    best
    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT)plane plane LAX - FAT
    2. Take the bus from Fresno Yosemite International Airport to Curry Villagebus bus
    6h 10m
    $421–663

  2. Drive 317.7 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Los Angeles Airport (LAX) to El Capitancar car 317.7 mi
    6h 1m
    $58–84

  3. Train, bus, drive

    1. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Via Princessatrain train
    2. Take the bus from Golden Valley Park & Ride to Mammoth Mountain Innbus bus
    3. Drive from Mammoth Mountain Inn to El Capitancar car
    11h 4m
    $454–473

  4. Airport Transfer

    1. Take the rideshare from Los Angeles-LAX to El Capitanrideshare rideshare 317.7 mi
    6h 1m

  5. Fly to Merced Municipal Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Merced Municipal Airport (MCE)plane plane LAX - MCE
    2. Take the bus from Merced Airport to Yosemite Valley Lodge/Laurel Cottagebus bus
    6h 47m
    $94–191

  6. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Fresno Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0810 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Fresno Amtrak to Curry Villagebus bus Fresno HWY 41
    11h 38m
    $70–110

  7. Bus via Los Angeles Downtown

    1. Take the bus from Los Angeles Downtown to Fresno Bus Stationbus bus FlixBus 2006
    2. Take the bus from Fresno Amtrak to Curry Villagebus bus Fresno HWY 41
    11h 43m
    $70–100

  8. Bus via Los Angeles

    1. Take the bus from Los Angeles to Fresnobus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    2. Take the bus from Fresno Amtrak to Curry Villagebus bus Fresno HWY 41
    11h 53m
    $115–155

Los Angeles Airport (LAX) to El Capitan by bus

Calendar14Weekly Buses
Duration11h 38mAverage Duration
Ticket$70Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 312.7 mi
  • Duration: 6h 10m

What companies run services between Los Angeles Airport (LAX), USA and El Capitan, Mariposa County, CA, USA?

You can take a bus from LAX Tom Bradley International Terminal to El Captain Meadow via Los Angeles Union Station, Fresno Bus Station, Fresno Amtrak, Curry Village, and Curry Village Parking in around 11h 38m.

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