What is the cheapest way to get from Culver City to El Cajon?

The cheapest way to get from Culver City to El Cajon is to drive which costs $24 - $40 and takes 2h 23m.

What is the fastest way to get from Culver City to El Cajon?

The fastest way to get from Culver City to El Cajon is to drive which takes 2h 23m and costs $24 - $40.

Is there a direct bus between Culver City and El Cajon?

No, there is no direct bus from Culver City to El Cajon. However, there are services departing from Venice / Hughes and arriving at San Diego via Los Angeles Downtown. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 45m.

Is there a direct train between Culver City and El Cajon?

No, there is no direct train from Culver City station to El Cajon station. However, there are services departing from Culver City Station and arriving at El Cajon Station via 7th Street / Metro Center Station - Metro B & D Lines, Los Angeles and Old Town Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 3m.

How far is it from Culver City to El Cajon?

The distance between Culver City and El Cajon is 151 miles. The road distance is 135.5 miles.

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

The best way to get from Culver City to El Cajon without a car is to train which takes 5h 3m and costs $45 - $110.

How long does it take to get from Culver City to El Cajon?

It takes approximately 5h 3m to get from Culver City to El Cajon, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Culver City to El Cajon bus from?

Culver City to El Cajon bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Los Angeles Downtown station.

Where do I catch the Culver City to El Cajon train from?

Culver City to El Cajon train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Los Angeles station.

Train or bus from Culver City to El Cajon?

The best way to get from Culver City to El Cajon is to train which takes 5h 3m and costs $45 - $110. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $24 - $55 and takes 6h 45m.

Where does the Culver City to El Cajon bus arrive?

Culver City to El Cajon bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at San Diego station.

Where does the Culver City to El Cajon train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Culver City to El Cajon?

Yes, the driving distance between Culver City to El Cajon is 135 miles. It takes approximately 2h 23m to drive from Culver City to El Cajon.

Where can I stay near El Cajon?

There are 1264+ hotels available in El Cajon.

Culver City to El Cajon - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, car, plane, and tram

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There are 5 ways to get from Culver City to El Cajon by train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), car, plane, tram, or bus

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Train (Amtrak)
best
1. Take the train from Los Angeles to San Diego Old Town Transportation Centertrain Pacific Surfliner
5h 3m
$46–104
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Los Angeles Downtown to San Diegobus FlixBus 2006 / ...
6h 45m
$25–52
Drive 134.7 mi
1. Drive from Culver City to El Cajoncar 134.7 mi
2h 23m
$25–36
Fly, tram
1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane LAX - SAN
2. Take the tram from Santa Fe Depot to El Cajon Stationtram
4h 22m
$158–826
Line 33 bus, bus
1. Take the bus from Venice / Hughes to Patsaouras Transit Plazabus 33
2. Take the bus from LAX Terminal 3 Shared Rides Stop to San Diegobus reLAXsan
6h 47m
$66–130

Culver City to El Cajon by tram, subway, and train (Amtrak)

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5h 3mAverage Duration

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Distance: 150 mi
Duration: 5h 3m

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

Amtrak operates a train from Los Angeles to San Diego Old Town Transportation Center hourly. Tickets cost $40–85 and the journey takes 2h 42m. Alternatively, Flixbus USA operates a bus from Los Angeles Downtown to San Diego 4 times a day. Tickets cost $21–35 and the journey takes 4h. FlixBus-us also services this route twice daily.

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