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

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There are 7 ways to get from Los Angeles to El Capitan by train, bus, car, plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), bus (Flixbus), or bus (Amtrak)

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  1. Train, bus, drive

    best
    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
    9h 29m
    $447–460

  2. Drive 313.1 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Los Angeles to El Capitancar car 313.1 mi
    5h 56m
    $58–83

  3. Fly to Fresno Yosemite International Airport, bus

    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
    7h 45m
    $288–693

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Fresno Bus Stationbus bus FlixBus 2007 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Fresno Amtrak to Curry Villagebus bus Fresno HWY 41
    10h 3m
    $67–98

  5. 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
    10h 8m
    $90–112

  6. 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
    10h 12m
    $111–142

  7. 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
    8h 22m
    $100–210

Los Angeles to El Capitan by bus

Calendar14Weekly Buses
Duration10h 3mAverage Duration
Ticket$67Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 428.7 mi
  • Duration: 9h 29m

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

You can take a bus from Los Angeles Union Station to El Captain Meadow via Fresno Bus Station, Fresno Amtrak, Curry Village, and Curry Village Parking in around 10h 3m.

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