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San Jose to El Cajon buses

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Trip Overview

The bus between San Jose and El Cajon takes 33h 35m. The bus runs, on average, 6 times per week from San Jose to El Cajon. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

33h 35m
Duration
489 mi
Distance
$102
Average price
6 times a week
Frequency

San Jose to El Cajon bus times

Buses run 6 times a week between San Jose and El Cajon. The service departs San Jose at 12:35 AM at night, which arrives into El Cajon at 10:10:00. All services require a transfer, and take on average 33h 35m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, October 21, 2026

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Departing Thursday, October 22, 2026

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Departing Friday, October 23, 2026

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Departing Saturday, October 24, 2026

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Departing Sunday, October 25, 2026

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Departing Monday, October 26, 2026

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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from San Jose to El Cajon? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

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  • Distance: 489 mi
  • Duration: 33h 35m

What companies run services between San Jose, CA, USA and El Cajon, CA, USA?

Greyhound USA operates a bus from San Jose Diridon Station to San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop once daily. Tickets cost $80–130 and the journey takes 11h 10m.

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