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Trip Overview

The average bus between Thousand Oaks and El Cajon takes 21h 8m and the fastest bus takes 16h 27m. The bus runs, on average, 5 times per week from Thousand Oaks 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.

21h 8m
Duration
178 mi
Distance
$36
Average price
5 times a week
Frequency

Thousand Oaks to El Cajon bus times

Buses run 5 times a week between Thousand Oaks and El Cajon. The earliest departure is at 5:43 PM in the evening, and the last departure from Thousand Oaks is at 6:17 PM which arrives into El Cajon at 10:10 AM. All services require a transfer at Flower St & 7th St and take an average of 21h 8m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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    LA DOTLA DOTGreyhound USAGreyhound USA16h 27m • 3 changes

Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    Arrives next day

    LA DOTLA DOTGreyhound USAGreyhound USA16h 27m • 3 changes

Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    Arrives next day

    LA DOTLA DOTGreyhound USAGreyhound USA16h 27m • 3 changes
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    Arrives +2 days

    LA DOTLA DOTGreyhound USAGreyhound USA39h 53m • 3 changes

Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    Arrives next day

    LA DOTLA DOTGreyhound USAGreyhound USA16h 27m • 3 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Thousand Oaks 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.

Map of how to get from Thousand Oaks to El Cajon.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 178.5 mi
  • Duration: 21h 8m

What companies run services between Thousand Oaks, Ventura County, CA, USA and El Cajon, CA, USA?

You can take a bus from Hampshire Rd & Townsgate Rd to El Cajon Transit Center via Flower St & 7th St, 7th St & Hope St, Alameda St & Los Angeles St, Los Angeles Union Station, and San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop in around 7h 24m.

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