There are 5 ways to get from El Cajon to Hollywood by bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, tram, plane, subway, or bus (Flixbus)
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Bus (Greyhound)
best- Take the bus from San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop to Los Angeles Union Stationbus Greyhound US0831
4h 28m$22–41Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from San Diego Old Town Transportation Center to Los Angelestrain Pacific Surfliner
4h 48m$40–102Drive 132.6 mi
- Drive from El Cajon to Hollywoodcar 132.6 mi
2h 20m$25–35Tram, fly, subway
- Take the tram from El Cajon Station to Old Town Stationtram
- Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane SAN - LAX
- Take the subway from Union Station - Metro B & D Lines to Hollywood / Vine Stationsubway
4h 27m$172–580Bus via Los Angeles Downtown (Flixbus)
- Take the bus from San Diego to Los Angeles Downtownbus FlixBus 2006 / ...
5h 26m$24–52
El Cajon to Hollywood by bus and subway (Greyhound)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from El Cajon to Hollywood is to bus which costs $22 - $45 and takes 4h 28m.
The fastest way to get from El Cajon to Hollywood is to drive which takes 2h 20m and costs $24 - $35.
No, there is no direct bus from El Cajon to Hollywood station. However, there are services departing from El Cajon Transit Center and arriving at Los Angeles Union Station via San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 28m.
No, there is no direct train from El Cajon station to Hollywood station. However, there are services departing from El Cajon Station and arriving at Hollywood / Vine Station via San Diego Old Town Transportation Center and Union Station - Metro B & D Lines. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 48m.
The distance between El Cajon and Hollywood is 145 miles. The road distance is 133.3 miles.
The best way to get from El Cajon to Hollywood without a car is to bus which takes 4h 28m and costs $22 - $45.
It takes approximately 4h 28m to get from El Cajon to Hollywood, including transfers.
El Cajon to Hollywood bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop station.
El Cajon to Hollywood train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from San Diego Old Town Transportation Center station.
The best way to get from El Cajon to Hollywood is to bus which takes 4h 28m and costs $22 - $45. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $35 - $110 and takes 4h 48m.
What companies run services between El Cajon, CA, USA and Hollywood, CA, USA?
Greyhound USA operates a bus from San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop to Los Angeles Union Station twice daily. Tickets cost $18–35 and the journey takes 2h 35m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from San Diego Old Town Transportation Center to Los Angeles hourly. Tickets cost $35–85 and the journey takes 2h 47m.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from San Diego International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $22–180
- Website
- united.com
Flights from San Diego International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $22–180
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from San Diego Old Town Transportation Center to Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 47m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $35–85
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 619-557-4555
- Website
- MTS
Tram from El Cajon Station to Old Town Station
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–15
- Website
- MTS
- Schedules at
- MTS Schedules
- Phone
- +1-323-466-3876
- [email protected]
- Website
- Metro Los Angeles
Subway from Union Station - Metro B & D Lines to Hollywood / Vine Station
- Ave. Duration
- 21 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1–2
- Website
- Metro Los Angeles
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop to Los Angeles Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $18–35
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from San Diego to Los Angeles Downtown
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $19–35
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
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More Questions & Answers
El Cajon to Hollywood bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Los Angeles Union Station.
El Cajon to Hollywood train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Los Angeles station.
Yes, the driving distance between El Cajon to Hollywood is 133 miles. It takes approximately 2h 20m to drive from El Cajon to Hollywood.
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