There are 5 ways to get from El Cajon to Houston by plane, bus (Greyhound), bus, train, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly to William P. Hobby Airport
best- Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to William P. Hobby Airport (HOU)plane SAN - HOU
6h 5m$104–477Bus
- Take the bus from El Cajon Transit Center to Phoenix Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Phoenix Bus Station to El Paso Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from El Paso, TX - Tornado Bus Co to Houston, TX - Houston Airline Drbus
29h 57m$274–402Bus, train
- Take the bus from El Cajon Transit Center to Yuma County Area Transitbus Greyhound US0851S
- Take the train from Yuma Amtrak to Houstontrain Sunset Limited
35h 59m$436–950Drive 1,443 mi
- Drive from El Cajon to Houstoncar 1,443 mi
22h 10m$264–381Fly to George Bush Intercontinental Airport
- Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)plane SAN - IAH
6h 24m$134–619
El Cajon to Houston by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from El Cajon to Houston is to fly which costs $130 - $650 and takes 6h 24m.
The fastest way to get from El Cajon to Houston is to fly which takes 6h 5m and costs $100 - $480.
No, there is no direct bus from El Cajon to Houston. However, there are services departing from El Cajon Transit Center and arriving at Rusk St @ Bagby St via Phoenix Bus Station, El Paso, TX - Tornado Bus Co and N Main St @ Airline Dr. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 29h 57m.
The distance between El Cajon and Houston is 1348 miles. The road distance is 1451.5 miles.
The best way to get from El Cajon to Houston without a car is to bus which takes 29h 57m and costs $270 - $410.
It takes approximately 6h 5m to get from El Cajon to Houston, including transfers.
El Cajon to Houston bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from El Cajon Transit Center station.
The best way to get from El Cajon to Houston is to fly which takes 6h 5m and costs $100 - $480. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $270 - $410 and takes 29h 57m.
El Cajon to Houston bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Phoenix Bus Station.
Houston is 2h ahead of El Cajon. It is currently 3:51 PM in El Cajon and 5:51 PM in Houston.
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.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from San Diego International Airport to William P. Hobby Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 11m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–460
Flights from San Diego International Airport to William P. Hobby Airport via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 2m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–460
Flights from San Diego International Airport to William P. Hobby Airport via Austin
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 10m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- $100–460
Flights from San Diego International Airport to William P. Hobby Airport via Dallas
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–480
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from San Diego International Airport to George Bush Intercontinental Airport via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 43m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–550
Flights from San Diego International Airport to George Bush Intercontinental Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 47m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–550
- Website
- united.com
Flights from San Diego International Airport to George Bush Intercontinental Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 19m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–550
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Yuma Amtrak to Houston
- Ave. Duration
- 30h 23m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $410–900
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from El Cajon Transit Center to Phoenix Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $50–100
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Phoenix Bus Station to El Paso Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 30m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $60–120
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from El Cajon Transit Center to Yuma County Area Transit
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $25–50
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 888 358 6762
- [email protected]
- Website
- Tornado Bus Company
Bus from El Paso, TX - Tornado Bus Co to Houston, TX - Houston Airline Dr
- Ave. Duration
- 13h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $160–180
- Schedules at
- Tornado Bus Company
- Adult
- $160–180
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More Questions & Answers
Yes, the driving distance between El Cajon to Houston is 1451 miles. It takes approximately 22h 10m to drive from El Cajon to Houston.
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