There are 4 ways to get from El Cajon to Apple Valley by bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, or bus (Flixbus)
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Bus via Santa Ana (Greyhound)
best- Take the bus from San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop to Santa Ana Bus Stopbus Greyhound US0831
- Take the bus from Santa Ana Bus Stop to Victorville Transit Centerbus Greyhound US0900
7h 23m$29–61Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from San Diego to San Bernardino Downtown Transit Centerbus FlixBus 2015 / ...
- Take the bus from San Bernardino to VVTC - Dock 6bus 15
8h 36m$22–58Train (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 Victorville Amtraktrain Southwest Chief
8h 14m$62–147Drive 152.1 mi
- Drive from El Cajon to Apple Valleycar 152.1 mi
2h 38m$28–41
El Cajon to Apple Valley by bus (Greyhound)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from El Cajon to Apple Valley is to drive which costs $27 - $40 and takes 2h 38m.
The fastest way to get from El Cajon to Apple Valley is to drive which takes 2h 38m and costs $27 - $40.
No, there is no direct bus from El Cajon to Apple Valley. However, there are services departing from El Cajon Transit Center and arriving at Navajo Rd SB & Powhatan Rd via San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop, Santa Ana Bus Stop and VVTC - Dock 7. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 23m.
No, there is no direct train from El Cajon station to Apple Valley. However, there are services departing from El Cajon Station and arriving at Victorville Amtrak via San Diego Old Town Transportation Center and Fullerton Amtrak Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 14m.
The distance between El Cajon and Apple Valley is 200 miles. The road distance is 153 miles.
The best way to get from El Cajon to Apple Valley without a car is to bus via Santa Ana which takes 7h 23m and costs $29 - $65.
It takes approximately 7h 23m to get from El Cajon to Apple Valley, including transfers.
El Cajon to Apple Valley bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop station.
El Cajon to Apple Valley train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from San Diego Old Town Transportation Center station.
The best way to get from El Cajon to Apple Valley is to bus via Santa Ana which takes 7h 23m and costs $29 - $65. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $60 - $150 and takes 8h 14m.
What companies run services between El Cajon, CA, USA and Apple Valley, CA, USA?
You can take a bus from El Cajon Transit Center to Navajo Rd SB & Powhatan Rd via San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop, Santa Ana Bus Stop, and VVTC - Dock 7 in around 7h 23m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from El Cajon Station to Outer Hwy 18 South EB & Kiowa Rd via Old Town Station, San Diego Old Town Transportation Center, Fullerton Amtrak Station, Victorville Amtrak, and VVTC - Dock 7 in around 8h 14m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from San Diego Old Town Transportation Center to Fullerton Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $30–65
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Victorville Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 16m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $28–60
- Website
- Amtrak
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Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop to Santa Ana Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $13–25
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Santa Ana Bus Stop to Victorville Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $13–25
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from San Diego to San Bernardino Downtown Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $17–29
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
- Phone
- (760) 948-3030
- [email protected]
- Website
- Victor Valley Transit Authority
Bus from San Bernardino to VVTC - Dock 6
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 49m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $1–7
- Schedules at
- Victor Valley Transit Authority
- Local and county
- $1–3
- B-V Link
- $7
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More Questions & Answers
El Cajon to Apple Valley bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Santa Ana Bus Stop station.
El Cajon to Apple Valley train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Fullerton Amtrak Station.
Yes, the driving distance between El Cajon to Apple Valley is 153 miles. It takes approximately 2h 38m to drive from El Cajon to Apple Valley.
There are 55+ hotels available in Apple Valley.