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

The cheapest way to get from Brea to El Cajon is to line 59 bus and bus which costs $19 - $35 and takes 5h 37m.

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

The fastest way to get from Brea to El Cajon is to drive which takes 1h 53m and costs $19 - $29.

Is there a direct bus between Brea and El Cajon?

No, there is no direct bus from Brea to El Cajon. However, there are services departing from Birch-Brea and arriving at El Cajon Transit Center via Ring-Brea Mall, Santa Ana Bus Stop and San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 37m.

Is there a direct train between Brea and El Cajon?

No, there is no direct train from Brea 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 4h 14m.

How far is it from Brea to El Cajon?

The distance between Brea and El Cajon is 120 miles. The road distance is 108 miles.

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

The best way to get from Brea to El Cajon without a car is to train and tram which takes 4h 14m and costs $30 - $85.

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

It takes approximately 4h 14m to get from Brea to El Cajon, including transfers.

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

Brea to El Cajon bus services, operated by OCTA, depart from Ring-Brea Mall station.

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

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

Where does the Brea to El Cajon bus arrive?

Brea to El Cajon bus services, operated by OCTA, arrive at The Depot At Santa Ana Dock 3 station.

Where does the Brea to El Cajon train arrive?

Brea to El Cajon train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at San Diego Old Town Transportation Center station.

Can I drive from Brea to El Cajon?

Yes, the driving distance between Brea to El Cajon is 108 miles. It takes approximately 1h 53m to drive from Brea to El Cajon.

Where can I stay near El Cajon?

There are 1255+ hotels available in El Cajon.

Brea to El Cajon - 3 ways to travel via train, tram, line 59 bus, bus, and car

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There are 3 ways to get from Brea to El Cajon by train, tram, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), or car

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Train, tram
best
1. Take the train from Fullerton Amtrak Station to San Diego Old Town Transportation Centertrain Pacific Surfliner
2. Take the tram from Old Town Station to El Cajon Stationtram Green
4h 14m
$34–82
Line 59 bus, bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Ring-Brea Mall to The Depot At Santa Ana Dock 3bus 59
2. Take the bus from Santa Ana Bus Stop to San Diego Greyhound Bus Stopbus Greyhound US0831
5h 37m
$19–34
Drive 107.3 mi
1. Drive from Brea to El Cajoncar 107.3 mi
1h 53m
$20–29

Brea to El Cajon by bus, train, and tram

91Weekly Services

4h 14mAverage Duration

$34Cheapest Price

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Distance: 119 mi
Duration: 4h 14m

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

You can take a bus from Birch-Brea to El Cajon Transit Center via Ring-Brea Mall, Santa Ana Bus Stop, and San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop in around 5h 37m.

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