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How to get fromEl Cajon to Houstonby plane, bus (Greyhound), bus, train, or car

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

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  1. Fly to William P. Hobby Airport

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    1. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to William P. Hobby Airport (HOU)plane plane SAN - HOU
    5h 57m
    $84–407

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from El Cajon Transit Center to Phoenix Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Phoenix Bus Station to El Paso Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from El Paso, TX - Tornado Bus Co to Houston, TX - Houston Airline Drbus bus
    29h 57m
    $282–379

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from El Cajon Transit Center to Yuma County Area Transitbus bus Greyhound US0851S
    2. Take the train from Yuma Amtrak to Houstontrain train Sunset Limited
    35h 59m
    $358–844

  4. Drive  1,443 mi

    1. Drive from El Cajon to Houstoncar car 1,443 mi
    22h 10m
    $264–381

  5. Fly to George Bush Intercontinental Airport

    1. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)plane plane SAN - IAH
    6h 25m
    $134–619

El Cajon to Houston by bus and train

Calendar3Weekly Services
Duration35h 59mAverage Duration
Ticket$358Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,339.8 mi
  • Duration: 5h 57m

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

Southwest Airlines flies from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) 5 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from El Cajon Transit Center to Rusk St @ Bagby St via Phoenix Bus Station, El Paso Bus Station, El Paso, TX - Tornado Bus Co, Houston, TX - Houston Airline Dr, and N Main St @ Airline Dr in around 29h 57m.

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