There are 3 ways to get from Corona to El Cajon by train, tram, car, or bus
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Train, tram
best- Take the train from Corona - North Main to Irvinetrain
- Take the train from Irvine to San Diego Old Town Transportation Centertrain
- Take the tram from Old Town Station to El Cajon Stationtram
4h 16m$35–81Train, bus
cheapest- Take the train from Corona - North Main to Oceansidetrain IE-OC Line
- Take the bus from Oceanside Transit Center Stall 8 to UTC Transit Centerbus 101
5h 35m$17–40Drive 97.4 mi
- Drive from Corona to El Cajoncar 97.4 mi
1h 43m$18–26
Corona to El Cajon by train and tram
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Corona to El Cajon is to drive which costs $17 - $26 and takes 1h 43m.
The fastest way to get from Corona to El Cajon is to drive which takes 1h 43m and costs $17 - $26.
No, there is no direct train from Corona to El Cajon station. However, there are services departing from Corona - North Main and arriving at El Cajon Station via Irvine and Old Town Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 16m.
The distance between Corona and El Cajon is 130 miles. The road distance is 97.9 miles.
The best way to get from Corona to El Cajon without a car is to train and tram which takes 4h 16m and costs $35 - $85.
It takes approximately 4h 16m to get from Corona to El Cajon, including transfers.
Corona to El Cajon train services, operated by Metrolink Trains, depart from Corona - North Main station.
Corona to El Cajon train services, operated by Metrolink Trains, arrive at Irvine station.
Yes, the driving distance between Corona to El Cajon is 98 miles. It takes approximately 1h 43m to drive from Corona to El Cajon.
There are 1117+ hotels available in El Cajon.
What companies run services between Corona, CA, USA and El Cajon, CA, USA?
There is no direct connection from Corona to El Cajon. However, you can take the train to Irvine, take the train to San Diego Old Town Transportation Center, walk to Old Town Station, then take the vehicle to El Cajon Station. Alternatively, you can drive from Corona to El Cajon in around 1h 43m.
- Phone
- (800) 371-LINK (5465)
- Website
- metrolinktrains.com
Train from Corona - North Main to Irvine
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $8–12
- Website
- https://metrolinktrains.com
Train from Corona - North Main to Oceanside
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 52m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $11–16
- Website
- https://metrolinktrains.com
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Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Irvine to San Diego Old Town Transportation Center
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $25–55
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 619-557-4555
- Website
- sdmts.com
Tram from Old Town Station to El Cajon Station
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–15
- Website
- https://www.sdmts.com
- Schedules at
- https://www.sdmts.com/getting-around/departures-and-schedules
- Phone
- +1 760-966-6500
- [email protected]
- Website
- gonctd.com
Bus from Oceanside Transit Center Stall 8 to UTC Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 53m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–5
- Website
- https://gonctd.com
- Schedules at
- https://gonctd.com/schedules/
- Adult
- $2–5
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