There are 4 ways to get from El Cajon to Chino Hills by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, or bus (Amtrak)
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from San Diego Old Town Transportation Center to Fullerton Amtrak Stationtrain Pacific Surfliner
4h 6m$92–155Bus, line 59 bus
cheapest- Take the bus from San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop to Santa Ana Bus Stopbus Greyhound US0831
- Take the bus from The Depot At Santa Ana Dock 3 to Ring-Brea Mallbus 59
5h 34m$18–37Drive 115.2 mi
- Drive from El Cajon to Chino Hillscar 115.2 mi
1h 58m$21–31Bus, line 59 bus via San Diego
- Take the bus from San Diego to Santa Anabus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
- Take the bus from The Depot At Santa Ana Dock 3 to Ring-Brea Mallbus 59
6h 26m$36–68
El Cajon to Chino Hills by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from El Cajon to Chino Hills is to drive which costs $21 - $35 and takes 1h 58m.
The fastest way to get from El Cajon to Chino Hills is to drive which takes 1h 58m and costs $21 - $35.
No, there is no direct bus from El Cajon to Chino Hills. However, there are services departing from El Cajon Transit Center and arriving at Diamond Bar Blvd and Clear Creek Cyn N via San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop, The Depot At Santa Ana Dock 3 and Brea Mall. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 34m.
No, there is no direct train from El Cajon station to Chino Hills station. However, there are services departing from El Cajon Station and arriving at Fullerton Amtrak Station via San Diego Old Town Transportation Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 6m.
The distance between El Cajon and Chino Hills is 131 miles. The road distance is 115.9 miles.
The best way to get from El Cajon to Chino Hills without a car is to train which takes 4h 6m and costs $90 - $160.
It takes approximately 4h 6m to get from El Cajon to Chino Hills, including transfers.
El Cajon to Chino Hills bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop station.
El Cajon to Chino Hills train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from San Diego Old Town Transportation Center station.
The best way to get from El Cajon to Chino Hills is to train which takes 4h 6m and costs $90 - $160. Alternatively, you can bus and line 59 bus, which costs $18 - $40 and takes 5h 34m.
What companies run services between El Cajon, CA, USA and Chino Hills, CA, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from San Diego Old Town Transportation Center to Fullerton Amtrak Station hourly. Tickets cost $30–65 and the journey takes 2h 10m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from El Cajon Transit Center to Diamond Bar Blvd and Clear Creek Cyn N via San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop, The Depot At Santa Ana Dock 3, Ring-Brea Mall, and Brea Mall in around 5h 34m.
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 Fullerton Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $30–65
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
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 Santa Ana Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $13–25
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 714-560-6282
- Website
- octa.net
Bus from The Depot At Santa Ana Dock 3 to Ring-Brea Mall
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2
- Schedules at
- octa.net
Bus from The Depot At Santa Ana Dock 3 to Ring-Brea Mall
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2
- Schedules at
- octa.net
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from San Diego to Santa Ana
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–45
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
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More Questions & Answers
El Cajon to Chino Hills bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Santa Ana Bus Stop station.
El Cajon to Chino Hills train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Fullerton Amtrak Station.
Yes, the driving distance between El Cajon to Chino Hills is 116 miles. It takes approximately 1h 58m to drive from El Cajon to Chino Hills.
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