What is the cheapest way to get from El Cajon to Cajon Pass (Mountain)?

The cheapest way to get from El Cajon to Cajon Pass (Mountain) is to drive which costs $23 - $35 and takes 2h 14m.

What is the fastest way to get from El Cajon to Cajon Pass (Mountain)?

The fastest way to get from El Cajon to Cajon Pass (Mountain) is to drive which takes 2h 14m and costs $23 - $35.

Is there a direct bus between El Cajon and Cajon Pass (Mountain)?

No, there is no direct bus from El Cajon to Cajon Pass (Mountain). However, there are services departing from San Diego and arriving at Kendall @ Palm via E Street @ Rialto Avenue. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 24m.

Is there a direct train between El Cajon and Cajon Pass (Mountain)?

No, there is no direct train from El Cajon station to Cajon Pass (Mountain). However, there are services departing from El Cajon Station and arriving at San Bernardino Depot via San Diego Old Town Transportation Center and Oceanside. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 5m.

How far is it from El Cajon to Cajon Pass (Mountain)?

The distance between El Cajon and Cajon Pass (Mountain) is 152 miles. The road distance is 130.7 miles.

How do I travel from El Cajon to Cajon Pass (Mountain) without a car?

The best way to get from El Cajon to Cajon Pass (Mountain) without a car is to bus which takes 5h 24m and costs $65 - $110.

How long does it take to get from El Cajon to Cajon Pass (Mountain)?

It takes approximately 5h 24m to get from El Cajon to Cajon Pass (Mountain), including transfers.

Where do I catch the El Cajon to Cajon Pass (Mountain) bus from?

El Cajon to Cajon Pass (Mountain) bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from San Diego station.

Where do I catch the El Cajon to Cajon Pass (Mountain) train from?

El Cajon to Cajon Pass (Mountain) train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from San Diego Old Town Transportation Center station.

Train or bus from El Cajon to Cajon Pass (Mountain)?

The best way to get from El Cajon to Cajon Pass (Mountain) is to bus which takes 5h 24m and costs $65 - $110. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $90 - $140 and takes 6h 5m.

Where does the El Cajon to Cajon Pass (Mountain) bus arrive?

El Cajon to Cajon Pass (Mountain) bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at San Bernardino Downtown Transit Center station.

Where does the El Cajon to Cajon Pass (Mountain) train arrive?

El Cajon to Cajon Pass (Mountain) train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Oceanside station.

Can I drive from El Cajon to Cajon Pass (Mountain)?

Yes, the driving distance between El Cajon to Cajon Pass (Mountain) is 131 miles. It takes approximately 2h 14m to drive from El Cajon to Cajon Pass (Mountain).

Where can I stay near Cajon Pass (Mountain)?

There are 452+ hotels available in Cajon Pass (Mountain).

El Cajon to Cajon Pass (Mountain) - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from El Cajon to Cajon Pass (Mountain) by bus (Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, or bus (Greyhound)

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Bus (Flixbus)
best
1. Take the bus from San Diego to San Bernardino Downtown Transit Centerbus FlixBus 2015 / ...
5h 24m
$66–101
Drive 129.9 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from El Cajon to Cajon Pass (Mountain)car 129.9 mi
2h 14m
$24–35
Train
1. Take the train from San Diego Old Town Transportation Center to Oceansidetrain Pacific Surfliner
2. Take the train from Oceanside to San Bernardino Depottrain IE-OC Line
6h 5m
$92–138
Bus via San Ysidro, CA
1. Take the bus from El Cajon Transit Center to San Ysidro Bus Terminalbus Greyhound US0851S
2. Take the bus from San Ysidro, CA to Hesperia, CAbus San Ysidro
6h 26m
$100–140

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Map of how to get from El Cajon to Cajon Pass (Mountain).

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Distance: 150.9 mi
Duration: 5h 24m

What companies run services between El Cajon, CA, USA and Cajon Pass (Mountain), CA, USA?

Flixbus USA operates a bus from San Diego to San Bernardino Downtown Transit Center 4 times a day. Tickets cost $17–29 and the journey takes 2h 50m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from El Cajon Station to Cajon Pass (Mountain) via Old Town Station, San Diego Old Town Transportation Center, Oceanside, and San Bernardino Depot in around 6h 5m.

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