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How to get fromBurbank to El Cajonby train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, plane, train, or tram

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There are 6 ways to get from Burbank to El Cajon by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, plane, train, or tram

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  1. Train (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the train from Burbank to San Diego Old Town Transportation Centertrain train Pacific Surfliner
    4h 18m
    $76–129

  2. Drive  136.8 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Burbank to El Cajoncar car 136.8 mi
    2h 24m
    $25–37

  3. Bus (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to San Diegobus bus Los Angeles
    5h 5m
    $31–64

  4. Fly from Burbank Bob Hope Airport

    1. Fly from Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane BUR - SAN
    4h 52m
    $50–286

  5. Train via L.A. Union Station (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Los Angeles to San Diego Old Town Transportation Centertrain train Pacific Surfliner
    4h 50m
    $74–134

  6. Train to Los Angeles International Airport, fly, tram

    1. Take the train from Burbank - Downtown to L.A. Union Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane LAX - SAN
    3. Take the tram from Santa Fe Depot to El Cajon Stationtram tram
    4h 39m
    $178–502

Burbank to El Cajon by train and tram (Amtrak)

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration4h 18mAverage Duration
Ticket$76Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 149.8 mi
  • Duration: 4h 18m

What companies run services between Burbank, Los Angeles County, CA, USA and El Cajon, CA, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from Burbank to San Diego Old Town Transportation Center twice daily. Tickets cost $70–120 and the journey takes 3h 30m. Alternatively, Greyhound Mexico operates a bus from Los Angeles Union Station to San Diego 3 times a day. Tickets cost $22–40 and the journey takes 2h 55m.

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