What is the cheapest way to get from Barstow to El Cajon?

The cheapest way to get from Barstow to El Cajon is to bus which costs $20 - $45 and takes 8h 4m.

What is the fastest way to get from Barstow to El Cajon?

The fastest way to get from Barstow to El Cajon is to drive which takes 3h 2m and costs $30 - $50.

Is there a direct bus between Barstow and El Cajon?

No, there is no direct bus from Barstow to El Cajon. However, there are services departing from E Mountain View St EB FS Belinda Ave and arriving at El Cajon Transit Center via San Bernardino Downtown Transit Center and San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 4m.

Is there a direct train between Barstow and El Cajon?

No, there is no direct train from Barstow station to El Cajon station. However, there are services departing from Barstow Station and arriving at El Cajon Station via Fullerton Amtrak Station and Old Town Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 20m.

How far is it from Barstow to El Cajon?

The distance between Barstow and El Cajon is 243 miles. The road distance is 178.6 miles.

How do I travel from Barstow to El Cajon without a car?

The best way to get from Barstow to El Cajon without a car is to train which takes 7h 20m and costs $70 - $170.

How long does it take to get from Barstow to El Cajon?

It takes approximately 7h 20m to get from Barstow to El Cajon, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Barstow to El Cajon bus from?

Barstow to El Cajon bus services, operated by Victor Valley Transit Authority, depart from E Mountain View St EB FS Belinda Ave station.

Where do I catch the Barstow to El Cajon train from?

Barstow to El Cajon train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Barstow Station.

Train or bus from Barstow to El Cajon?

The best way to get from Barstow to El Cajon is to train which takes 7h 20m and costs $70 - $170. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $20 - $45 and takes 8h 4m.

Where does the Barstow to El Cajon bus arrive?

Barstow to El Cajon bus services, operated by Victor Valley Transit Authority, arrive at San Bernardino station.

Where does the Barstow to El Cajon train arrive?

Barstow to El Cajon train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Fullerton Amtrak Station.

Can I drive from Barstow to El Cajon?

Yes, the driving distance between Barstow to El Cajon is 179 miles. It takes approximately 3h 2m to drive from Barstow to El Cajon.

Where can I stay near El Cajon?

There are 1001+ hotels available in El Cajon.

Barstow to El Cajon - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and shuttle

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There are 4 ways to get from Barstow to El Cajon by train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), car, shuttle, or bus

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Train (Amtrak)
best
1. Take the train from Barstow Station to Fullerton Amtrak Stationtrain Southwest Chief
2. Take the train from Fullerton Amtrak Station to San Diego Old Town Transportation Centertrain Pacific Surfliner
7h 20m
$74–163
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from E Mountain View St EB FS Belinda Ave to San Bernardinobus 15
2. Take the bus from San Bernardino Downtown Transit Center to San Diegobus FlixBus 2015 / ...
8h 4m
$20–40
Drive 177.6 mi
1. Drive from Barstow to El Cajoncar 177.6 mi
3h 2m
$33–47
Shuttle, bus
1. Take a shuttle bus from Barstow to Escondido, CA - 796 W Valley PKWYshuttle Las Vegas
2. Take the bus from Escondido Transit Center to Broadway & Park Blbus 235
7h 12m
$36–76

Barstow to El Cajon by train and tram (Amtrak)

7Weekly Services

7h 20mAverage Duration

$74Cheapest Price

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Distance: 241.2 mi
Duration: 7h 20m

What companies run services between Barstow, San Bernardino County, CA, USA and El Cajon, CA, USA?

You can take a train from Barstow Station to El Cajon Station via Fullerton Amtrak Station, San Diego Old Town Transportation Center, and Old Town Station in around 7h 20m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from E Mountain View St EB FS Belinda Ave to El Cajon Transit Center via San Bernardino, San Bernardino Downtown Transit Center, and San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop in around 8h 4m.

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