There are 5 ways to get from Los Angeles to El Cajon by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, plane, tram, or bus
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Los Angeles to San Diego Old Town Transportation Centertrain Pacific Surfliner
3h 30m$70–120Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to San Diego Greyhound Bus Stopbus Greyhound US0901 / ...
3h 55m$20–35Drive 126.3 mi
- Drive from Los Angeles to El Cajoncar 126.3 mi
2h 14m$23–34Fly, tram
- Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane LAX - SAN
- Take the tram from Santa Fe Depot to El Cajon Stationtram
4h$162–483Bus, tram
- Take the bus from Los Angeles to San Diegobus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
- Take the tram from Santa Fe Depot to El Cajon Stationtram Green
3h 57m
Los Angeles to El Cajon by train and tram (Amtrak)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Los Angeles to El Cajon is to bus which costs $20 - $35 and takes 3h 55m.
The fastest way to get from Los Angeles to El Cajon is to drive which takes 2h 14m and costs $23 - $35.
No, there is no direct bus from Los Angeles station to El Cajon. However, there are services departing from Los Angeles Union Station and arriving at El Cajon Transit Center via San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 55m.
No, there is no direct train from Los Angeles to El Cajon station. However, there are services departing from Los Angeles and arriving at El Cajon Station via Old Town Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 30m.
The distance between Los Angeles and El Cajon is 140 miles. The road distance is 127 miles.
The best way to get from Los Angeles to El Cajon without a car is to train which takes 3h 30m and costs $70 - $120.
It takes approximately 3h 30m to get from Los Angeles to El Cajon, including transfers.
Los Angeles to El Cajon bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Los Angeles Union Station.
Los Angeles to El Cajon train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Los Angeles station.
The best way to get from Los Angeles to El Cajon is to train which takes 3h 30m and costs $70 - $120. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $20 - $35 and takes 3h 55m.
What companies run services between Los Angeles, CA, USA and El Cajon, CA, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Los Angeles to San Diego Old Town Transportation Center hourly. Tickets cost $65–110 and the journey takes 2h 42m. Alternatively, Greyhound USA operates a bus from Los Angeles Union Station to San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop 3 times a day. Tickets cost $20–35 and the journey takes 2h 35m. Flixbus USA also services this route once daily.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Los Angeles International Airport to San Diego International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $24–190
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Los Angeles International Airport to San Diego International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $24–190
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Los Angeles to San Diego Old Town Transportation Center
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 42m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $65–110
- Website
- Amtrak
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- Phone
- +1 619-557-4555
- Website
- MTS
Tram from Santa Fe Depot to El Cajon Station
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–15
- Website
- MTS
- Schedules at
- MTS Schedules
Tram from Santa Fe Depot to El Cajon Station
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–15
- Website
- MTS
- Schedules at
- MTS Schedules
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Los Angeles Union Station to San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $20–35
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Los Angeles Union Station to San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $18–28
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Los Angeles to San Diego
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Website
- Amtrak
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Los Angeles to El Cajon bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop station.
Los Angeles to El Cajon train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at San Diego Old Town Transportation Center station.
Yes, the driving distance between Los Angeles to El Cajon is 127 miles. It takes approximately 2h 14m to drive from Los Angeles to El Cajon.
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