There are 4 ways to get from El Cajon to Corona by train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), car, or train
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Train
best- Take the train from San Diego Old Town Transportation Center to Irvinetrain Pacific Surfliner
- Take the train from Irvine to Corona - North Maintrain IE-OC Line
5h 6m$30–77Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from San Diego to Temecula Bus Stopbus FlixBus 2015
- Take the bus from Promenade Mall to Corona Transit Centerbus 206
6h 12m$13–25Drive 98.4 mi
- Drive from El Cajon to Coronacar 98.4 mi
1h 40m$18–26Train via Oceanside
- Take the train from San Diego - Old Town to Oceanside Transit Center Platform 3train Coaster
- Take the train from Oceanside to Corona - North Maintrain IE-OC Line
5h 9m$16–38
El Cajon to Corona by tram and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from El Cajon to Corona is to bus which costs $13 - $26 and takes 6h 12m.
The fastest way to get from El Cajon to Corona is to drive which takes 1h 40m and costs $18 - $26.
No, there is no direct bus from El Cajon to Corona. However, there are services departing from El Cajon Transit Center and arriving at Corona Transit Center via San Diego, Front 28360 and Promenade Mall. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 12m.
No, there is no direct train from El Cajon station to Corona. However, there are services departing from El Cajon Station and arriving at Corona - North Main via San Diego Old Town Transportation Center and Irvine. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 6m.
The distance between El Cajon and Corona is 130 miles. The road distance is 99 miles.
The best way to get from El Cajon to Corona without a car is to train which takes 5h 6m and costs $30 - $80.
It takes approximately 5h 6m to get from El Cajon to Corona, including transfers.
El Cajon to Corona bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from San Diego station.
El Cajon to Corona train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from San Diego Old Town Transportation Center station.
The best way to get from El Cajon to Corona is to train which takes 5h 6m and costs $30 - $80. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $13 - $26 and takes 6h 12m.
What companies run services between El Cajon, CA, USA and Corona, CA, USA?
You can take a vehicle from El Cajon Station to Corona - North Main via Old Town Station, San Diego Old Town Transportation Center, and Irvine in around 5h 6m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from El Cajon Transit Center to Corona Transit Center via San Diego, Temecula Bus Stop, Front 28360, and Promenade Mall in around 6h 12m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from San Diego Old Town Transportation Center to Irvine
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 41m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $20–50
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from San Diego to Temecula Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $9–15
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
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More Questions & Answers
El Cajon to Corona bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Temecula Bus Stop station.
El Cajon to Corona train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Irvine station.
Yes, the driving distance between El Cajon to Corona is 99 miles. It takes approximately 1h 40m to drive from El Cajon to Corona.
There are 200+ hotels available in Corona.







