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How to get fromSan Diego to El Capitanby plane, bus, train, car, bus (Flixbus), or bus (Greyhound)

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There are 6 ways to get from San Diego to El Capitan by plane, bus, train, car, bus (Flixbus), or bus (Greyhound)

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  1. Fly, bus

    best
    1. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT)plane plane SAN - FAT
    2. Take the bus from Fresno Yosemite International Airport to Curry Villagebus bus
    6h 23m
    $124–438

  2. Drive 433.2 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from San Diego to El Capitancar car 433.2 mi
    8h
    $80–115

  3. Train, bus, drive

    1. Take the train from San Diego to Los Angelestrain train
    2. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Via Princessatrain train
    3. Take the bus from Golden Valley Park & Ride to Mammoth Mountain Innbus bus
    4. Drive from Mammoth Mountain Inn to El Capitancar car
    13h 30m
    $487–544

  4. Bus via Los Angeles

    1. Take the bus from San Diego to Huntington Parkbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Huntington Park to Mercedbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Merced Transpo to Yosemite Valley Lodge/Laurel Cottagebus bus
    13h 39m
    $81–115

  5. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from San Diego to Los Angelestrain train
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles to Fresnobus bus
    3. Take the bus from Fresno Amtrak to Curry Villagebus bus
    14h 8m
    $148–226

  6. Bus

    1. Take the bus from UTC Transit Center to Oceanside Transit Center Stall 8bus bus 101
    2. Take the bus from Oceanside Transportation Center to Fresno Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Fresno Amtrak to Curry Villagebus bus
    17h 15m
    $82–147

San Diego to El Capitan by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration13h 39mAverage Duration
Ticket$81Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 417.4 mi
  • Duration: 6h 23m

What companies run services between San Diego, CA, USA and El Capitan, Mariposa County, CA, USA?

You can take a bus from San Diego to El Captain Meadow via Huntington Park, Merced, Merced Transpo, Yosemite Valley Lodge/Laurel Cottage, and Yosemite Valley Lodge in around 13h 39m.

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