There are 5 ways to get from El Cajon to Albuquerque by tram, plane, bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, or shuttle
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Tram, fly to Albuquerque International Airport
best- Take the tram from El Cajon Station to Old Town Stationtram
- Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Albuquerque International Airport (ABQ)plane SAN - ABQ
4h 58m$502–766Bus (Greyhound)
cheapest- Take the bus from El Cajon Transit Center to Phoenix Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0851S
- Take the bus from Phoenix Bus Station to Albuquerque Bus Stationbus Greyhound US1210
16h 20m$132–260Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from San Diego Old Town Transportation Center to Fullerton Amtrak Stationtrain Pacific Surfliner
- Take the train from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Albuquerque Alvarado Transportation Centertrain Southwest Chief
20h 40m$258–625Drive 747.2 mi
- Drive from El Cajon to Albuquerquecar 747.2 mi
12h 43m$137–197Fly to Santa Fe Municipal Airport, shuttle
- Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Santa Fe Municipal Airport (SAF)plane SAN - SAF
- Take a shuttle bus from Santa Fe, NM - Municipal Airport to Albuquerque International Sunport
8h 2m$132–420
El Cajon to Albuquerque by bus (Greyhound)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from El Cajon to Albuquerque is to bus which costs $130 - $260 and takes 16h 20m.
The fastest way to get from El Cajon to Albuquerque is to tram and fly which takes 4h 58m and costs $500 - $800.
No, there is no direct bus from El Cajon to Albuquerque station. However, there are services departing from El Cajon Transit Center and arriving at Albuquerque Bus Station via Phoenix Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 20m.
No, there is no direct train from El Cajon station to Albuquerque. However, there are services departing from El Cajon Station and arriving at Albuquerque Alvarado Transportation Center via San Diego Old Town Transportation Center and Fullerton Amtrak Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 20h 40m.
The distance between El Cajon and Albuquerque is 657 miles. The road distance is 751.6 miles.
The best way to get from El Cajon to Albuquerque without a car is to bus which takes 16h 20m and costs $130 - $260.
It takes approximately 4h 58m to get from El Cajon to Albuquerque, including transfers.
El Cajon to Albuquerque bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from El Cajon Transit Center station.
El Cajon to Albuquerque train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from San Diego Old Town Transportation Center station.
The best way to get from El Cajon to Albuquerque is to bus which takes 16h 20m and costs $130 - $260. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $250 - $650 and takes 20h 40m.
What companies run services between El Cajon, CA, USA and Albuquerque, NM, USA?
You can take a bus from El Cajon Transit Center to Albuquerque Bus Station via Phoenix Bus Station in around 16h 20m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from El Cajon Station to Albuquerque Alvarado Transportation Center via Old Town Station, San Diego Old Town Transportation Center, and Fullerton Amtrak Station in around 20h 40m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from San Diego International Airport to Albuquerque International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–420
Flights from San Diego International Airport to Albuquerque International Airport via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 31m
- When
- Saturday, Tuesday, and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $75–430
Flights from San Diego International Airport to Albuquerque International Airport via Las Vegas
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 53m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $85–450
- Phone
- +1 619-557-4555
- Website
- MTS
Tram from El Cajon Station to Old Town Station
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–15
- Website
- MTS
- Schedules at
- MTS Schedules
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from El Cajon Transit Center to Phoenix Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $55–110
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Phoenix Bus Station to Albuquerque Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $75–150
- Website
- Greyhound
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More Questions & Answers
El Cajon to Albuquerque bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Phoenix Bus Station.
Albuquerque is 1h ahead of El Cajon. It is currently 11:45 AM in El Cajon and 12:45 PM in Albuquerque.
El Cajon to Albuquerque train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Fullerton Amtrak Station.
Yes, the driving distance between El Cajon to Albuquerque is 752 miles. It takes approximately 12h 43m to drive from El Cajon to Albuquerque.
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