There are 3 ways to get from Mariposa to El Capitan by bus, car, or taxi
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Mariposa to El Capitan by bus
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The cheapest way to get from Mariposa to El Capitan is to drive which costs $8 - $13 and takes 1h 12m.
The fastest way to get from Mariposa to El Capitan is to drive which takes 1h 12m and costs $8 - $13.
No, there is no direct bus from Mariposa to El Capitan. However, there are services departing from Midtown Mariposa and arriving at El Captain Meadow via Yosemite Valley Lodge. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 47m.
The distance between Mariposa and El Capitan is 50 miles. The road distance is 46.7 miles.
The best way to get from Mariposa to El Capitan without a car is to bus which takes 2h 47m and costs $15.
It takes approximately 2h 47m to get from Mariposa to El Capitan, including transfers.
Mariposa to El Capitan bus services, operated by Yosemite Area Regional Transportation, depart from Midtown Mariposa station.
Mariposa to El Capitan bus services, operated by Yosemite Area Regional Transportation, arrive at Yosemite Valley Lodge/Laurel Cottage station.
Yes, the driving distance between Mariposa to El Capitan is 47 miles. It takes approximately 1h 12m to drive from Mariposa to El Capitan.
There are 271+ hotels available in El Capitan.
What companies run services between Mariposa, CA, USA and El Capitan, Mariposa County, CA, USA?
Yosemite Area Regional Transportation operates a bus from Midtown Mariposa to Yosemite Valley Lodge/Laurel Cottage every 4 hours. Tickets cost $15 and the journey takes 2h 26m.
Bus from Midtown Mariposa to Yosemite Valley Lodge/Laurel Cottage
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 26m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $15
- Website
- Yosemite Area Regional Transportation
- Book at
- Yarts Tickets and Fares
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- Estimated price
- $150–180
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