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How to get fromArizona to El Cajonby plane, tram, bus (Greyhound), car, or taxi

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There are 6 ways to get from Arizona to El Cajon by plane, tram, bus (Greyhound), car, or taxi

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  1. Fly Phoenix to San Diego International Airport, tram

    best
    1. Fly from Phoenix (PHX) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane PHX - SAN
    2. Take the tram from Santa Fe Depot to El Cajon Stationtram tram
    4h 6m
    $126–1,322

  2. Bus (Greyhound)

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Phoenix Bus Station to El Cajon Transit Centerbus bus Greyhound US0851S
    8h 24m
    $57–112

  3. Drive 339.6 mi

    1. Drive from Phoenix to El Cajoncar car 339.6 mi
    5h 34m
    $62–90

  4. Fly Phoenix to Mcclellan–Palomar Airport, taxi

    1. Fly from Phoenix (PHX) to Mcclellan–Palomar Airport (CLD)plane plane PHX - CLD
    2. Take the taxi from Carlsbad-Airport-CLD to El Cajontaxi taxi
    3h 23m
    $217–502

  5. Fly Scottsdale Airport to Mcclellan–Palomar Airport, taxi

    1. Fly from Scottsdale Airport (SCF) to Mcclellan–Palomar Airport (CLD)plane plane SCF - CLD
    2. Take the taxi from Carlsbad-Airport-CLD to El Cajontaxi taxi
    3h 18m
    $217–512

  6. Fly Tucson to San Diego International Airport, tram

    1. Fly from Tucson (TUS) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane TUS - SAN
    2. Take the tram from Santa Fe Depot to El Cajon Stationtram tram
    5h 2m
    $444–770

Arizona to El Cajon by bus (Greyhound)

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration8h 24mAverage Duration
Ticket$57Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 336.2 mi
  • Duration: 4h 6m

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

Greyhound USA operates a bus from Phoenix Bus Station to El Cajon Transit Center once daily. Tickets cost $55–110 and the journey takes 7h 15m.

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