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How to get fromBakersfield to El Cajonby bus, train, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, plane, or bus (Amtrak)

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There are 8 ways to get from Bakersfield to El Cajon by bus, train, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, plane, or bus (Amtrak)

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  1. Bus, train (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the bus from Bakersfield to Los Angelesbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to San Diego Old Town Transportation Centertrain train Pacific Surfliner
    6h 55m
    $81–154

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Bakersfield Train Station to San Diego Greyhound Bus Stopbus bus Greyhound US0831 / ...
    7h 23m
    $41–88

  3. Drive 237.1 mi

    1. Drive from Bakersfield to El Cajoncar car 237.1 mi
    4h 11m
    $44–63

  4. Bus to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport, fly to San Diego International Airport

    1. Take the bus from Bakersfield to Uc Santa Barbara Amtrak Bus Stopbus bus
    2. Fly from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane SBA - SAN
    7h 47m
    $223–322

  5. Bus via SDSU Transit Center (Amtrak)

    1. Take the bus from Bakersfield to San Diegobus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    7h 40m
    $88–126

  6. Fly Meadows Field Airport to Los Angeles International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Meadows Field Airport (BFL) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane BFL - LAX
    2. Take the bus from LAX Terminal 3 Shared Rides Stop to San Diegobus bus
    5h 36m
    $106–343

  7. Bus to Los Angeles International Airport, fly to San Diego International Airport

    1. Take the bus from Bakersfield to Los Angelesbus bus
    2. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane LAX - SAN
    6h 57m
    $200–887

  8. Bus to Fresno Yosemite International Airport, fly to San Diego International Airport

    1. Take the bus from Bakersfield Train Station to Fresno Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane FAT - SAN
    7h 2m
    $102–624

Bakersfield to El Cajon by bus, train, and tram (Amtrak)

Calendar70Weekly Services
Duration6h 55mAverage Duration
Ticket$81Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 251.5 mi
  • Duration: 6h 55m

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

Jefferson Lines operates a bus from Bakersfield Train Station to San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop twice daily. Tickets cost $60–90 and the journey takes 6h 35m. Two other operators also service this route.

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