There are 4 ways to get from El Cajon to Corona by train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), car, or train
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Train
best- Take the train from San Diego Old Town Transportation Center to Irvinetrain Pacific Surfliner
- Take the train from Irvine to Corona - North Maintrain IE-OC Line
5h 6m$50–97Train via Oceanside
cheapest- Take the train from San Diego - Old Town to Oceanside Transit Center Platform 3train Coaster
- Take the train from Oceanside to Corona - North Maintrain IE-OC Line
5h 9m$16–38Bus
- Take the bus from San Diego to Anaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal Centerbus FlixBus N2003 / ...
- Take the bus from Village of Orange Zone 5 to Galleria @ Tyler EBbus 200
6h 5m$21–35Drive 98.4 mi
- Drive from El Cajon to Coronacar 98.4 mi
1h 40m$18–26
El Cajon to Corona by tram and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from El Cajon to Corona is to drive which costs $18 - $26 and takes 1h 40m.
The fastest way to get from El Cajon to Corona is to drive which takes 1h 40m and costs $18 - $26.
No, there is no direct bus from El Cajon to Corona. However, there are services departing from El Cajon Transit Center and arriving at East Grand + Kress via San Diego, Artic - Dock 6, Village of Orange Zone 5 and Galleria @ Tyler WB. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 5m.
No, there is no direct train from El Cajon station to Corona. However, there are services departing from El Cajon Station and arriving at Corona - North Main via San Diego Old Town Transportation Center and Irvine. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 6m.
The distance between El Cajon and Corona is 130 miles. The road distance is 99 miles.
The best way to get from El Cajon to Corona without a car is to train which takes 5h 6m and costs $50 - $100.
It takes approximately 5h 6m to get from El Cajon to Corona, including transfers.
El Cajon to Corona bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from San Diego station.
El Cajon to Corona train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from San Diego Old Town Transportation Center station.
The best way to get from El Cajon to Corona is to train which takes 5h 6m and costs $50 - $100. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $20 - $35 and takes 6h 5m.
What companies run services between El Cajon, CA, USA and Corona, CA, USA?
You can take a vehicle from El Cajon Station to Corona - North Main via Old Town Station, San Diego Old Town Transportation Center, and Irvine in around 5h 6m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from El Cajon Transit Center to East Grand + Kress via San Diego, Anaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal Center, Artic - Dock 6, Tustin-East Village Way, Village of Orange Zone 5, and Galleria @ Tyler WB in around 6h 5m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from San Diego Old Town Transportation Center to Irvine
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 41m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $40–70
- Website
- Amtrak
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- Phone
- (800) 371-LINK (5465)
- Website
- Metrolink Trains
Train from Irvine to Corona - North Main
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $8–12
- Website
- Metrolink Trains
Train from Oceanside to Corona - North Main
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $11–16
- Website
- Metrolink Trains
- Phone
- +1 760-966-6500
- apeatwatson@nctd.org
- Website
- North County Transit District
Train from San Diego - Old Town to Oceanside Transit Center Platform 3
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–7
- Website
- North County Transit District
- Schedules at
- North County Transit District Schedules
- Adult
- $2–7
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from San Diego to Anaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal Center
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $14–21
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from San Diego to Anaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal Center
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $16–24
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 (951) 565-5002
- Website
- Riverside Transit Agency
Bus from Village of Orange Zone 5 to Galleria @ Tyler EB
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $1–3
- Website
- Riverside Transit Agency
- Children 46" tall and under
- $1–2
- Seniors 60+, Disabled, Medicare
- $1–2
- Adults and children over 46" tall
- $1–3
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El Cajon to Corona bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Anaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal Center station.
El Cajon to Corona train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Irvine station.
Yes, the driving distance between El Cajon to Corona is 99 miles. It takes approximately 1h 40m to drive from El Cajon to Corona.
There are 207+ hotels available in Corona.