What is the cheapest way to get from El Cajon to Irvine?

The cheapest way to get from El Cajon to Irvine is to drive which costs $16 - $25 and takes 1h 37m.

What is the fastest way to get from El Cajon to Irvine?

The fastest way to get from El Cajon to Irvine is to drive which takes 1h 37m and costs $16 - $25.

Is there a direct bus between El Cajon and Irvine?

No, there is no direct bus from El Cajon to Irvine. However, there are services departing from El Cajon Transit Center and arriving at Main-Harvard via San Diego and Artic - Dock 4. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 22m.

Is there a direct train between El Cajon and Irvine?

No, there is no direct train from El Cajon station to Irvine. However, there are services departing from El Cajon Station and arriving at Tustin via San Diego Old Town Transportation Center and Irvine. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 9m.

How far is it from El Cajon to Irvine?

The distance between El Cajon and Irvine is 101 miles. The road distance is 92.9 miles.

How do I travel from El Cajon to Irvine without a car?

The best way to get from El Cajon to Irvine without a car is to tram and train which takes 4h 9m and costs $30 - $80.

How long does it take to get from El Cajon to Irvine?

It takes approximately 4h 9m to get from El Cajon to Irvine, including transfers.

Where do I catch the El Cajon to Irvine bus from?

El Cajon to Irvine bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from San Diego station.

Where do I catch the El Cajon to Irvine train from?

El Cajon to Irvine train services, operated by San Diego Metro Transit, depart from El Cajon Station.

Where does the El Cajon to Irvine bus arrive?

El Cajon to Irvine bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Anaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal Center station.

Where does the El Cajon to Irvine train arrive?

El Cajon to Irvine train services, operated by San Diego Metro Transit, arrive at Old Town Station.

Can I drive from El Cajon to Irvine?

Yes, the driving distance between El Cajon to Irvine is 93 miles. It takes approximately 1h 37m to drive from El Cajon to Irvine.

Where can I stay near Irvine?

There are 1375+ hotels available in Irvine.

El Cajon to Irvine - 4 ways to travel via train, tram, bus, line 53 bus

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There are 4 ways to get from El Cajon to Irvine by tram, train, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), car, or bus

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Tram, train
best
1. Take the tram from El Cajon Station to Old Town Stationtram Green
2. Take the train from San Diego Old Town Transportation Center to Irvinetrain Pacific Surfliner
4h 9m
$34–79
Drive 92.4 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from El Cajon to Irvinecar 92.4 mi
1h 37m
$17–25
Bus, line 53 bus
1. Take the bus from San Diego to Anaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal Centerbus FlixBus 2037 / ...
2. Take the bus from Artic - Dock 4 to Main-Harvardbus 53
4h 22m
$18–34
Tram, bus
1. Take the tram from El Cajon Station to Santa Fe Depottram Green
2. Take the bus from San Diego to Irvinebus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
4h 58m
$32–57

El Cajon to Irvine by tram and train

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4h 9mAverage Duration

$34Cheapest Price

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Distance: 100.4 mi
Duration: 4h 9m

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

You can take a bus from El Cajon Transit Center to Main-Harvard via San Diego, Anaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal Center, and Artic - Dock 4 in around 4h 22m.

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