There are 6 ways to get from El Cajon to Burbank by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, tram, plane, train, or bus (Flixbus)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from San Diego Old Town Transportation Center to Burbanktrain Pacific Surfliner
5h$42–105Bus (Greyhound)
cheapest- Take the bus from San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop to Glendale Bus Stopbus Greyhound US0831
5h 40m$23–48Drive 136.4 mi
- Drive from El Cajon to Burbankcar 136.4 mi
2h 23m$25–36Tram, fly, train
- Take the tram from El Cajon Station to Old Town Stationtram
- Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane SAN - LAX
- Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Burbank - Downtowntrain
4h 57m$166–837Train via L.A. Union Station (Amtrak)
- Take the train from San Diego Old Town Transportation Center to Los Angelestrain Pacific Surfliner
5h 23m$48–109Bus via L.A. Union Station (Flixbus)
- Take the bus from San Diego to Los Angeles Downtownbus FlixBus 2006 / ...
5h 56m$28–59
El Cajon to Burbank by tram and train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from El Cajon to Burbank is to bus which costs $23 - $50 and takes 5h 40m.
The fastest way to get from El Cajon to Burbank is to drive which takes 2h 23m and costs $24 - $40.
No, there is no direct bus from El Cajon to Burbank. However, there are services departing from El Cajon Transit Center and arriving at Glendale Bus Stop via San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 40m.
No, there is no direct train from El Cajon station to Burbank. However, there are services departing from El Cajon Station and arriving at Burbank via San Diego Old Town Transportation Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h.
The distance between El Cajon and Burbank is 151 miles. The road distance is 137.2 miles.
The best way to get from El Cajon to Burbank without a car is to train which takes 5h and costs $40 - $110.
It takes approximately 5h to get from El Cajon to Burbank, including transfers.
El Cajon to Burbank bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop station.
El Cajon to Burbank train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from San Diego Old Town Transportation Center station.
The best way to get from El Cajon to Burbank is to train which takes 5h and costs $40 - $110. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $23 - $50 and takes 5h 40m.
What companies run services between El Cajon, CA, USA and Burbank, Los Angeles County, CA, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from San Diego Old Town Transportation Center to Burbank twice daily. Tickets cost $40–90 and the journey takes 3h 22m. Alternatively, Greyhound USA operates a bus from San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop to Glendale Bus Stop once daily. Tickets cost $20–40 and the journey takes 3h 35m.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from San Diego International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $24–180
- Website
- united.com
Flights from San Diego International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $24–180
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from San Diego Old Town Transportation Center to Burbank
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 22m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $40–90
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from San Diego Old Town Transportation Center to Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 47m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $40–85
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 619-557-4555
- Website
- sdmts.com
Tram from El Cajon Station to Old Town Station
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–15
- Website
- https://www.sdmts.com
- Schedules at
- https://www.sdmts.com/getting-around/departures-and-schedules
- Phone
- (800) 371-LINK (5465)
- Website
- metrolinktrains.com
Train from L.A. Union Station to Burbank - Downtown
- Ave. Duration
- 19 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $6–9
- Website
- https://metrolinktrains.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop to Glendale Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $20–40
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from San Diego to Los Angeles Downtown
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $20–35
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
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More Questions & Answers
El Cajon to Burbank bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Glendale Bus Stop station.
El Cajon to Burbank train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Burbank station.
Yes, the driving distance between El Cajon to Burbank is 137 miles. It takes approximately 2h 23m to drive from El Cajon to Burbank.
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