What is the cheapest way to get from El Cajon to Downey?

The cheapest way to get from El Cajon to Downey is to drive which costs $21 - $35 and takes 2h 2m.

What is the fastest way to get from El Cajon to Downey?

The fastest way to get from El Cajon to Downey is to drive which takes 2h 2m and costs $21 - $35.

Is there a direct bus between El Cajon and Downey?

No, there is no direct bus from El Cajon to Downey. However, there are services departing from El Cajon Transit Center and arriving at Downey via San Diego. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 45m.

Is there a direct train between El Cajon and Downey?

No, there is no direct train from El Cajon station to Downey station. However, there are services departing from El Cajon Station and arriving at Lakewood Blvd Station via San Diego Old Town Transportation Center, Union Station - Metro A-Line and Willowbrook - Rosa Parks Station - Metro C-Line. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 17m.

How far is it from El Cajon to Downey?

The distance between El Cajon and Downey is 124 miles. The road distance is 116.3 miles.

How do I travel from El Cajon to Downey without a car?

The best way to get from El Cajon to Downey without a car is to bus which takes 3h 45m and costs $30 - $55.

How long does it take to get from El Cajon to Downey?

It takes approximately 3h 45m to get from El Cajon to Downey, including transfers.

Where do I catch the El Cajon to Downey bus from?

El Cajon to Downey bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from San Diego station.

Where do I catch the El Cajon to Downey train from?

El Cajon to Downey train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from San Diego Old Town Transportation Center station.

Train or bus from El Cajon to Downey?

The best way to get from El Cajon to Downey is to bus which takes 3h 45m and costs $30 - $55. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $45 - $110 and takes 5h 17m.

Where does the El Cajon to Downey bus arrive?

El Cajon to Downey bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Downey station.

Where does the El Cajon to Downey train arrive?

El Cajon to Downey train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Los Angeles station.

Can I drive from El Cajon to Downey?

Yes, the driving distance between El Cajon to Downey is 116 miles. It takes approximately 2h 2m to drive from El Cajon to Downey.

How do I get a bus ticket from El Cajon to Downey?

Book your El Cajon to Downey bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Downey?

There are 2200+ hotels available in Downey.

El Cajon to Downey - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, car, tram, and plane

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There are 6 ways to get from El Cajon to Downey by bus (Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, tram, plane, bus (Greyhound), train, or bus

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Bus (Flixbus)
best
1. Take the bus from San Diego to Downeybus FlixBus 2037
3h 45m
$33–51
Drive 115.6 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from El Cajon to Downeycar 115.6 mi
2h 2m
$22–31
Train (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from San Diego Old Town Transportation Center to Los Angelestrain Pacific Surfliner
5h 17m
$46–104
Tram, fly
1. Take the tram from El Cajon Station to Old Town Stationtram
2. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane SAN - LAX
4h
$154–819
Bus via Anaheim Street Station
1. Take the bus from San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop to Long Beach Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0831
6h 9m
$40–69
Train, line 460 bus
1. Take the train from San Diego Old Town Transportation Center to Santa Anatrain Pacific Surfliner
2. Take the bus from Disneyland Employee's Entrance to Norwalk Stationbus 460
6h 26m
$36–80

El Cajon to Downey by bus (Flixbus)

6Weekly Buses

3h 45mAverage Duration

$33Cheapest Price

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Distance: 123.7 mi
Duration: 3h 45m

What companies run services between El Cajon, CA, USA and Downey, CA, USA?

Flixbus USA operates a bus from San Diego to Downey 6 times a week. Tickets cost $17–29 and the journey takes 2h 20m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from San Diego Old Town Transportation Center to Los Angeles hourly. Tickets cost $40–85 and the journey takes 2h 47m.

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