There are 4 ways to get from El Cajon to Hemet by bus, shuttle, train (Amtrak), car, or bus (Flixbus)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus, shuttle, line 28 bus
best- Take the bus from Broadway & Park Bl to Escondido Transit Centerbus 235
- Take a shuttle bus from Escondido, CA - 796 W Valley PKWY to Perris, CA - 511 E 4th StCbx
- Take the bus from Fourth + G Street to Florida + Ramonabus 28
5h 11m$26–51Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from San Diego to Temecula Bus Stopbus FlixBus 2015
- Take the bus from Promenade Mall to Gilmore + Devonshire Hemet Mallbus 79
5h 34m$14–26Train
- Take the train from San Diego Old Town Transportation Center to Fullerton Amtrak Stationtrain Pacific Surfliner
- Take the train from Fullerton to Perris - Downtowntrain 91-PV Line
7h 9m$42–96Drive 85.5 mi
- Drive from El Cajon to Hemetcar 85.5 mi
1h 31m$16–23
El Cajon to Hemet by tram, bus, and shuttle
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from El Cajon to Hemet is to bus which costs $14 - $27 and takes 5h 34m.
The fastest way to get from El Cajon to Hemet is to drive which takes 1h 31m and costs $15 - $23.
No, there is no direct bus from El Cajon to Hemet. However, there are services departing from El Cajon Transit Center and arriving at Gilmore + Devonshire Hemet Mall via San Diego, Front 28360 and Promenade Mall. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 34m.
No, there is no direct train from El Cajon station to Hemet. However, there are services departing from El Cajon Station and arriving at Perris - Downtown via San Diego Old Town Transportation Center and Fullerton. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 9m.
The distance between El Cajon and Hemet is 122 miles. The road distance is 86 miles.
The best way to get from El Cajon to Hemet without a car is to bus and shuttle and line 28 bus which takes 5h 11m and costs $25 - $55.
It takes approximately 5h 11m to get from El Cajon to Hemet, including transfers.
El Cajon to Hemet bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from San Diego station.
El Cajon to Hemet train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from San Diego Old Town Transportation Center station.
The best way to get from El Cajon to Hemet is to train which takes 7h 9m and costs $40 - $100. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $14 - $27 and takes 5h 34m.
What companies run services between El Cajon, CA, USA and Hemet, CA, USA?
You can take a vehicle from El Cajon Station to Lyon + Florida via Old Town Station, San Diego Old Town Transportation Center, Fullerton Amtrak Station, Fullerton, Perris - Downtown, and Perris Transit Center in around 7h 9m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from El Cajon Transit Center to Gilmore + Devonshire Hemet Mall via San Diego, Temecula Bus Stop, Front 28360, and Promenade 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
- Phone
- (800) 371-LINK (5465)
- Website
- metrolinktrains.com
Train from Fullerton to Perris - Downtown
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 26m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $9–14
- Website
- https://metrolinktrains.com
- Phone
- +1 619-557-4555
- Website
- sdmts.com
Bus from Broadway & Park Bl to Escondido Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–5
- Website
- https://www.sdmts.com
- Schedules at
- https://www.sdmts.com/getting-around/departures-and-schedules
- One Way - Adult/Youth
- $2–5
- [email protected]
- Website
- crossborderxpress.com
Shuttle from Escondido, CA - 796 W Valley PKWY to Perris, CA - 511 E 4th St
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $20–29
- Schedules at
- crossborderxpress.com
- Phone
- +1 (951) 565-5002
- Website
- riversidetransit.com
Bus from Fourth + G Street to Florida + Ramona
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1–2
- Website
- http://www.riversidetransit.com
- Children 46" tall and under
- $1–2
- Seniors 60+, Disabled, Medicare
- $1–2
- Adults and children over 46" tall
- $1–2
Bus from Promenade Mall to Gilmore + Devonshire Hemet Mall
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1–3
- Website
- http://www.riversidetransit.com
- Children 46" tall and under
- $1–2
- Seniors 60+, Disabled, Medicare
- $1–2
- Adults and children over 46" tall
- $1–3
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from San Diego to Temecula Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $10–17
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
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More Questions & Answers
El Cajon to Hemet bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Temecula Bus Stop station.
El Cajon to Hemet train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Fullerton Amtrak Station.
Yes, the driving distance between El Cajon to Hemet is 86 miles. It takes approximately 1h 31m to drive from El Cajon to Hemet.
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