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Five ways to Travel from San Francisco to El Capitan

Composite routes from San Francisco to El Capitan

Cheapest
4 h 7 min
Car
307 km.
from $16
Other
7 h 20 min
Train
244 km.
from $100.65
7 h 52 min
244 km.
from $78.59
8 h 12 min
Plane, Bus
244 km.
from $352.30

Transport providers

Airlines

United Airlines

Website:
united.com/
Plane from San Francisco International Airport to Fresno
Ave. Duration:
1h 10m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$267.89–$472.00

Train operators

Amtrak

Phone:
+1 800-872-7245
Website:
amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Richmond to Madera
Ave. Duration:
3h 24m
Frequency:
5 times a day
Estimated price:
$22.96–$108.43

Bus operators

Greyhound USA

Phone:
+1 214-849-8100
Email:
Website:
greyhound.com/
Bus from San Francisco Bus Station to Merced
Ave. Duration:
3h 35m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$10.21–$108.43

Yosemite Area Regional Transportation

Phone:
+1 877-989-2787
Website:
yarts.com
Bus from Merced Transpo to Yosemite
Ave. Duration:
2h 41m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$16.58–$26.79
Bus from Fresno Yosemite International Airport to Curry
Ave. Duration:
3h 47m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$19.14–$30.62

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from San Francisco to El Capitan?

The cheapest way to get from San Francisco to El Capitan is to drive which costs $33.70 - $50 and takes 4h 7m.

What is the fastest way to get from San Francisco to El Capitan?

The fastest way to get from San Francisco to El Capitan is to drive which takes 4h 7m and costs $33.70 - $50 .

Is there a direct bus between San Francisco and El Capitan?

No, there is no direct bus from San Francisco station to El Capitan. However, there are services departing from San Francisco Bus Station and arriving at El Captain Meadow via Merced Transpo and Degnan's Kitchen. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 52m.

How far is it from San Francisco to El Capitan?

The distance between San Francisco and El Capitan is 447 km. The road distance is 307.2 km.

How do I travel from San Francisco to El Capitan without a car?

The best way to get from San Francisco to El Capitan without a car is to bus which takes 7h 52m and costs $22.83 - $119.57 .

How long does it take to get from San Francisco to El Capitan?

It takes approximately 7h 20m to get from San Francisco to El Capitan, including transfers.

Where do I catch the San Francisco to El Capitan bus from?

San Francisco to El Capitan bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from San Francisco Bus Station.

Where does the San Francisco to El Capitan bus arrive?

San Francisco to El Capitan bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Merced Bus Stop station.

Can I drive from San Francisco to El Capitan?

Yes, the driving distance between San Francisco to El Capitan is 307 km. It takes approximately 4h 7m to drive from San Francisco to El Capitan.

Where can I stay near El Capitan?

There are 313+ hotels available in El Capitan. Prices start at $87.45 per night.
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