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

The cheapest way to get from El Cajon to El Monte is to drive which costs $23 - $35 and takes 2h 12m.

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

The fastest way to get from El Cajon to El Monte is to drive which takes 2h 12m and costs $23 - $35.

Is there a direct bus between El Cajon and El Monte?

No, there is no direct bus from El Cajon to El Monte. However, there are services departing from El Cajon Transit Center and arriving at El Monte via San Ysidro. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 15m.

How far is it from El Cajon to El Monte?

The distance between El Cajon and El Monte is 169 miles. The road distance is 127.2 miles.

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

The best way to get from El Cajon to El Monte without a car is to bus which takes 4h 15m and costs $35 - $60.

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

It takes approximately 4h 15m to get from El Cajon to El Monte, including transfers.

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

El Cajon to El Monte bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from El Cajon Transit Center station.

Where does the El Cajon to El Monte bus arrive?

El Cajon to El Monte bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at San Ysidro Bus Terminal station.

Can I drive from El Cajon to El Monte?

Yes, the driving distance between El Cajon to El Monte is 127 miles. It takes approximately 2h 12m to drive from El Cajon to El Monte.

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

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Where can I stay near El Monte?

There are 1097+ hotels available in El Monte.

El Cajon to El Monte - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, line 76 bus, and car

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There are 5 ways to get from El Cajon to El Monte by bus (Greyhound), train, bus, car, tram, or plane

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Bus
best
1. Take the bus from El Cajon Transit Center to San Ysidro Bus Terminalbus Greyhound US0851S
2. Take the bus from San Ysidro to El Montebus Lxus 3126
4h 15m
$35–60
Drive 126.4 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from El Cajon to El Montecar 126.4 mi
2h 12m
$24–34
Train, line 76 bus
1. Take the train from San Diego Old Town Transportation Center to Los Angelestrain Pacific Surfliner
2. Take the bus from Alameda / Los Angeles to Santa Anita / Ramonabus 76
5h 36m
$34–92
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 21m
$170–490
Bus via Ontario
1. Take the bus from San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop to Montclair Transcenterbus Greyhound US0901
2. Take the bus from Montclair Transit Center to El Monte Station Upper Levelbus 492 / ...
6h 41m
$28–67

El Cajon to El Monte by bus

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Distance: 168.1 mi
Duration: 4h 15m

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

You can take a bus from El Cajon Transit Center to El Monte via San Ysidro Bus Terminal and San Ysidro in around 4h 15m.

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