There are 5 ways to get from El Cajon to Fontana by bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, or bus (Flixbus)
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Bus via San Ysidro
best- Take the bus from El Cajon Transit Center to San Ysidro Bus Terminalbus Greyhound US0851S
- Take the bus from San Ysidro to Fontanabus Lxus 2101
5h$60–87Drive 110 mi
cheapest- Drive from El Cajon to Fontanacar 110 mi
1h 55m$21–29Train
- Take the train from San Diego Old Town Transportation Center to Oceansidetrain Pacific Surfliner
- Take the train from Oceanside to San Bernardino - Downtowntrain IE-OC Line
6h 44m$30–60Bus (Flixbus)
- Take the bus from San Diego to San Bernardino Downtown Transit Centerbus FlixBus 2015 / ...
5h 16m$22–47Train via Los Angeles
- Take the train from San Diego Old Town Transportation Center to Los Angelestrain Pacific Surfliner
- Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Fontanatrain SB Line
6h 49m$52–113
El Cajon to Fontana by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from El Cajon to Fontana is to drive which costs $20 - $29 and takes 1h 55m.
The fastest way to get from El Cajon to Fontana is to drive which takes 1h 55m and costs $20 - $29.
No, there is no direct bus from El Cajon to Fontana. However, there are services departing from El Cajon Transit Center and arriving at Fontana via San Ysidro. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h.
No, there is no direct train from El Cajon station to Fontana. However, there are services departing from El Cajon Station and arriving at San Bernardino - Downtown via San Diego Old Town Transportation Center and Oceanside. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 44m.
The distance between El Cajon and Fontana is 169 miles. The road distance is 110.6 miles.
The best way to get from El Cajon to Fontana without a car is to bus via San Ysidro which takes 5h and costs $60 - $90.
It takes approximately 5h to get from El Cajon to Fontana, including transfers.
El Cajon to Fontana bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from El Cajon Transit Center station.
El Cajon to Fontana train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from San Diego Old Town Transportation Center station.
The best way to get from El Cajon to Fontana is to bus via San Ysidro which takes 5h and costs $60 - $90. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $29 - $60 and takes 6h 44m.
What companies run services between El Cajon, CA, USA and Fontana, CA, USA?
You can take a bus from El Cajon Transit Center to Fontana via San Ysidro Bus Terminal and San Ysidro in around 5h. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from El Cajon Station to Fontana Metrolink Transit Center via Old Town Station, San Diego Old Town Transportation Center, Oceanside, San Bernardino - Downtown, and San Bernardino Transit Center in around 6h 44m.
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 Oceanside
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $12–25
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from San Diego Old Town Transportation Center to Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 47m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $40–85
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
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- Phone
- (800) 371-LINK (5465)
- Website
- metrolinktrains.com
Train from Oceanside to San Bernardino - Downtown
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $13–18
- Website
- https://metrolinktrains.com
Train from L.A. Union Station to Fontana
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $9–13
- Website
- https://metrolinktrains.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from El Cajon Transit Center to San Ysidro Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $5–11
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1-858-800-8898
- Website
- jeffersonlines.com
Bus from El Cajon Transit Center to San Ysidro Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $20–28
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $20–28
Bus from San Ysidro to Fontana
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $40–60
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $40–60
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from San Diego to San Bernardino Downtown Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $18–30
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
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More Questions & Answers
El Cajon to Fontana bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at San Ysidro Bus Terminal station.
El Cajon to Fontana train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Oceanside station.
Yes, the driving distance between El Cajon to Fontana is 111 miles. It takes approximately 1h 55m to drive from El Cajon to Fontana.
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