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

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

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  1. Fly from Dallas

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    1. Fly from Dallas (DAL) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane DAL - SAN
    5h 55m
    $130–576

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Dallas Bus Station to Indio Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Indio Bus Station to El Centro Bus Stopbus bus
    3. Take the bus from El Centro Bus Stop to El Cajon Transit Centerbus bus
    33h 45m
    $231–438

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Dallas to Los Angelestrain train Texas Eagle
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to San Diego Old Town Transportation Centertrain train Pacific Surfliner
    47h 22m
    $613–1,226

  4. Drive 1,342.8 mi

    1. Drive from Dallas to El Cajoncar car 1,342.8 mi
    20h 29m
    $246–354

  5. Fly from Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport, tram

    1. Fly from Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane DFW - SAN
    2. Take the tram from Santa Fe Depot to El Cajon Stationtram tram
    6h 46m
    $157–573

  6. Bus via Ciudad Juárez

    1. Take the bus from Dallas to El Pasobus bus El Paso
    2. Take the bus from El Paso to Cross Border Express, San Diegobus bus El Paso
    38h 5m
    $268–413

Dallas to El Cajon by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration33h 45mAverage Duration
Ticket$231Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,210.1 mi
  • Duration: 5h 55m

What companies run services between Dallas, TX, USA and El Cajon, CA, USA?

Southwest Airlines flies from Dallas (DAL) to San Diego International Airport (SAN) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Southwest Medical District/Parkland to El Cajon Transit Center via Bachman Station, Dallas Bus Station, Indio Bus Station, and El Centro Bus Stop in around 33h 45m.

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