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How to get fromBuffalo to El Cajonby plane, bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, taxi, bus, or shuttle

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There are 7 ways to get from Buffalo to El Cajon by plane, bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, taxi, bus, or shuttle

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  1. Fly Buffalo Niagara International Airport to San Diego International Airport

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    1. Fly from Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane BUF - SAN
    9h 32m
    $200–848

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Buffalo, NY to Columbus - Mound Stbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Columbus to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Phoenix Bus Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Phoenix Bus Station to El Cajon Transit Centerbus bus
    2d 8h
    $355–720

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Buffalo Depew Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Fullerton Amtrak Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Fullerton Amtrak Station to San Diego Old Town Transportation Centertrain train
    2d 11h
    $782–1,946

  4. Drive 2,519.4 mi

    1. Drive from Buffalo to El Cajoncar car 2,519.4 mi
    41h 26m
    $460–665

  5. Fly Buffalo Niagara International Airport to Mcclellan–Palomar Airport, taxi

    1. Fly from Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) to Mcclellan–Palomar Airport (CLD)plane plane BUF - CLD
    2. Take the taxi from Carlsbad-Airport-CLD to El Cajontaxi taxi
    9h 6m
    $366–1,038

  6. Fly Buffalo Niagara International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane BUF - LAX
    2. Take the bus from LAX Terminal 3 Shared Rides Stop to San Diegobus bus
    10h 57m
    $283–563

  7. Shuttle to Toronto Pearson International Airport, fly to San Diego International Airport

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Buffalo Airport to Pearson International Airport Terminal 1shuttle bus
    2. Fly from Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane YYZ - SAN
    11h 33m
    $400–1,268

Buffalo to El Cajon by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration2d 8hAverage Duration
Ticket$355Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,227.1 mi
  • Duration: 9h 32m

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

Southwest Airlines, Delta, and United Airlines fly from Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) to San Diego International Airport (SAN) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Buffalo, NY to El Cajon Transit Center via Columbus, St Louis Bus Station, and Phoenix Bus Station in around 2d 8h.

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