Although the Sierra Nevada Highway runs through Capileira and out across the Sierra Nevada towards the city of Granada, motor traffic is no longer permitted to continue across the mountains; Capileira is therefore the highest village that public traffic can reach, although you can continue to a car park where the national park begins and the road is barred to normal traffic.
Despite the Sierra Nevada Highway passing through Capileira and extending towards Granada, motor vehicles are no longer permitted to continue across the mountains; thus, Capileira remains the highest village accessible by public transport. However, you can reach a car park at the start of the national park where normal traffic is restricted.