What is the cheapest way to get from Costa Mesa to El Cajon?

The cheapest way to get from Costa Mesa to El Cajon is to drive which costs $16 - $24 and takes 1h 46m.

What is the fastest way to get from Costa Mesa to El Cajon?

The fastest way to get from Costa Mesa to El Cajon is to drive which takes 1h 46m and costs $16 - $24.

Is there a direct bus between Costa Mesa and El Cajon?

No, there is no direct bus from Costa Mesa to El Cajon. However, there are services departing from Oc Fair-Yellow Gate and arriving at El Cajon Transit Center via Santa Ana Bus Stop and San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 25m.

Is there a direct train between Costa Mesa and El Cajon?

No, there is no direct train from Costa Mesa to El Cajon station. However, there are services departing from Irvine and arriving at El Cajon Station via Old Town Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 48m.

How far is it from Costa Mesa to El Cajon?

The distance between Costa Mesa and El Cajon is 107 miles. The road distance is 90.8 miles.

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

The best way to get from Costa Mesa to El Cajon without a car is to train and tram which takes 3h 48m and costs $29 - $75.

How long does it take to get from Costa Mesa to El Cajon?

It takes approximately 3h 48m to get from Costa Mesa to El Cajon, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Costa Mesa to El Cajon bus from?

Costa Mesa to El Cajon bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Santa Ana Bus Stop station.

Where do I catch the Costa Mesa to El Cajon train from?

Costa Mesa to El Cajon train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Irvine station.

Where does the Costa Mesa to El Cajon bus arrive?

Costa Mesa to El Cajon bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop station.

Where does the Costa Mesa to El Cajon train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Costa Mesa to El Cajon?

Yes, the driving distance between Costa Mesa to El Cajon is 91 miles. It takes approximately 1h 46m to drive from Costa Mesa to El Cajon.

Where can I stay near El Cajon?

There are 1267+ hotels available in El Cajon.

Costa Mesa to El Cajon - 4 ways to travel via train, tram, bus, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from Costa Mesa to El Cajon by train, tram, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, or bus

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Train, tram
best
1. Take the train from Irvine to San Diego Old Town Transportation Centertrain Pacific Surfliner
2. Take the tram from Old Town Station to El Cajon Stationtram Green
3h 48m
$29–72
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Santa Ana Bus Stop to San Diego Greyhound Bus Stopbus Greyhound US0831
4h 25m
$17–32
Drive 90.3 mi
1. Drive from Costa Mesa to El Cajoncar 90.3 mi
1h 46m
$17–24
Line 55 bus, bus, tram
1. Take the bus from Harbor-Bernard to Flower-6Thbus 55
2. Take the bus from Santa Ana Bus Stop to San Diegobus
3. Take the tram from Seaport Village Station to El Cajon Stationtram
5h 9m
$20–44

Costa Mesa to El Cajon by bus, train, and tram

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3h 48mAverage Duration

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Distance: 106.5 mi
Duration: 3h 48m

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

Greyhound USA operates a bus from Santa Ana Bus Stop to San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop twice daily. Tickets cost $13–25 and the journey takes 1h 45m. Flixbus USA also services this route once daily.

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