There are 4 ways to get from Anaheim to El Cajon by train, tram, bus, car, or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train, tram
best- Take the train from Fullerton Amtrak Station to San Diego Old Town Transportation Centertrain Pacific Surfliner
- Take the tram from Old Town Station to El Cajon Stationtram Green
2h 59m$34–80Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Anaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal Center to San Diego Greyhound Bus Stopbus Greyhound US0831
3h 25m$17–32Bus, tram
- Take the bus from Anaheim to San Diegobus Los Angeles
- Take the tram from 12th & Imperial Station to El Cajon Stationtram Orange
3h$21–44Drive 101.5 mi
- Drive from Anaheim to El Cajoncar 101.5 mi
1h 48m$19–27
Anaheim to El Cajon by train and tram
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Anaheim to El Cajon is to bus which costs $16 - $35 and takes 3h 25m.
The fastest way to get from Anaheim to El Cajon is to drive which takes 1h 48m and costs $18 - $27.
No, there is no direct bus from Anaheim to El Cajon. However, there are services departing from Anaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal Center and arriving at El Cajon Transit Center via San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 25m.
No, there is no direct train from Anaheim station to El Cajon station. However, there are services departing from Fullerton Amtrak Station and arriving at El Cajon Station via Old Town Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 59m.
The distance between Anaheim and El Cajon is 115 miles. The road distance is 102.1 miles.
The best way to get from Anaheim to El Cajon without a car is to train and tram which takes 2h 59m and costs $30 - $80.
It takes approximately 2h 59m to get from Anaheim to El Cajon, including transfers.
Anaheim to El Cajon bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Anaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal Center station.
Anaheim to El Cajon train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Fullerton Amtrak Station.
Anaheim to El Cajon bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop station.
What companies run services between Anaheim, CA, USA and El Cajon, CA, USA?
Greyhound USA operates a bus from Anaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal Center to San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop twice daily. Tickets cost $14–28 and the journey takes 2h 5m. Flixbus USA also services this route 6 times a week.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Fullerton Amtrak Station to San Diego Old Town Transportation Center
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 11m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $30–65
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 619-557-4555
- Website
- sdmts.com
Tram from Old Town Station to El Cajon Station
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–15
- Website
- https://www.sdmts.com
- Schedules at
- https://www.sdmts.com/getting-around/departures-and-schedules
Tram from 12th & Imperial Station to El Cajon Station
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–15
- Website
- https://www.sdmts.com
- Schedules at
- https://www.sdmts.com/getting-around/departures-and-schedules
- Phone
- +1-800-231-2222
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com.mx
Bus from Anaheim to San Diego
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $19–30
- Schedules at
- greyhound.com.mx
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Anaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal Center to San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $14–28
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from Anaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal Center to San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $14–24
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
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More Questions & Answers
Anaheim to El Cajon train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at San Diego Old Town Transportation Center station.
Yes, the driving distance between Anaheim to El Cajon is 102 miles. It takes approximately 1h 48m to drive from Anaheim to El Cajon.
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