There are 4 ways to get from Tuolumne Meadows to El Capitan by bus, car, or taxi
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus
best- Take the bus from Tuolumne Meadows Store to Yosemite Valley Lodgebus Hiker's Bus return
2h 42m$15Drive 58.9 mi
cheapest- Drive from Tuolumne Meadows to El Capitancar 58.9 mi
1h 44m$11–16Bus via Yosemite Village
- Take the bus from Tuolumne Meadows Store to Yosemite Villagebus Mammoth Lakes HWY 120E/395
2h 42m$14–18Bus, taxi
- Take the bus from Lembert Dome to Olmsted Pointbus Tuolumne Meadows Shuttle
- Take the taxi from Olmsted Point to El Capitantaxi
2h 6m$150–190
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Tuolumne Meadows to El Capitan is to drive which costs $10 - $16 and takes 1h 44m.
The fastest way to get from Tuolumne Meadows to El Capitan is to drive which takes 1h 44m and costs $10 - $16.
No, there is no direct bus from Tuolumne Meadows to El Capitan. However, there are services departing from Tuolumne Meadows Store and arriving at El Captain Meadow via Yosemite Valley Lodge. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 42m.
The distance between Tuolumne Meadows and El Capitan is 60 miles. The road distance is 59.2 miles.
The best way to get from Tuolumne Meadows to El Capitan without a car is to bus which takes 2h 42m and costs $15.
It takes approximately 2h 42m to get from Tuolumne Meadows to El Capitan, including transfers.
Tuolumne Meadows to El Capitan bus services, operated by Yosemite National Park, depart from Tuolumne Meadows Store station.
Tuolumne Meadows to El Capitan bus services, operated by Yosemite National Park, arrive at Yosemite Valley Lodge station.
Yes, the driving distance between Tuolumne Meadows to El Capitan is 59 miles. It takes approximately 1h 44m to drive from Tuolumne Meadows to El Capitan.
There are 281+ hotels available in El Capitan.
What companies run services between Tuolumne Meadows, CA, USA and El Capitan, Mariposa County, CA, USA?
Yosemite National Park operates a bus from Tuolumne Meadows Store to Yosemite Valley Lodge once daily. Tickets cost $15 and the journey takes 2h 1m.
- Phone
- +1 209 - 372 - 0200
- Website
- yosemitepark.com
Bus from Tuolumne Meadows Store to Yosemite Valley Lodge
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 1m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $15
- Schedules at
- https://www.nps.gov/yose/planyourvisit/mg.htm#CP_JUMP_5917821
Bus from Tuolumne Meadows Store to Yosemite Village
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 3m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $15
- Schedules at
- https://www.nps.gov/yose/planyourvisit/mg.htm#CP_JUMP_5917821
- Phone
- +1 877-989-2787
- [email protected]
- Website
- yarts.com
Bus from Tuolumne Meadows Store to Yosemite Village
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $18
- Website
- https://www.yarts.com
- Phone
- +1 202-208-6843
- Website
- nps.gov
Bus from Lembert Dome to Olmsted Point
- Ave. Duration
- 27 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Website
- https://www.nps.gov/index.htm
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