There are 5 ways to get from El Cajon to La Brea Tar Pits 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 45m$22–52Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from San Diego Old Town Transportation Center to Los Angelestrain Pacific Surfliner
4h 52m$40–102Drive 133.4 mi
- Drive from El Cajon to La Brea Tar Pitscar 133.4 mi
2h 23m$25–36Tram, 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 Wilshire / Fairfax Stationsubway
4h 31m$172–680Bus via Olympic / Curson (Flixbus)
- Take the bus from San Diego to Los Angeles Downtownbus FlixBus 2006 / ...
5h 57m$23–41
El Cajon to La Brea Tar Pits by tram, bus, subway, and foot (Greyhound)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from El Cajon to La Brea Tar Pits is to bus via Olympic / Curson which costs $23 - $45 and takes 5h 57m.
The fastest way to get from El Cajon to La Brea Tar Pits is to drive which takes 2h 23m and costs $24 - $35.
No, there is no direct bus from El Cajon to La Brea Tar Pits station. However, there are services departing from San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop and arriving at Los Angeles Union Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 45m.
No, there is no direct train from El Cajon station to La Brea Tar Pits station. However, there are services departing from El Cajon Station and arriving at Wilshire / Fairfax Station via San Diego Old Town Transportation Center and Union Station - Metro B & D Lines. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 52m.
The distance between El Cajon and La Brea Tar Pits is 146 miles. The road distance is 134.2 miles.
The best way to get from El Cajon to La Brea Tar Pits without a car is to bus which takes 4h 45m and costs $22 - $55.
It takes approximately 4h 45m to get from El Cajon to La Brea Tar Pits, including transfers.
El Cajon to La Brea Tar Pits bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop station.
El Cajon to La Brea Tar Pits train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from San Diego Old Town Transportation Center station.
The best way to get from El Cajon to La Brea Tar Pits is to bus which takes 4h 45m and costs $22 - $55. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $35 - $110 and takes 4h 52m.
What companies run services between El Cajon, CA, USA and La Brea Tar Pits, CA, USA?
Greyhound USA operates a bus from San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop to Los Angeles Union Station 4 times a day. 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
- $24–180
- Website
- united.com
Flights from San Diego International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $24–180
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
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- 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 Wilshire / Fairfax Station
- Ave. Duration
- 19 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
- 4 times a day
- 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
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $20–35
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
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More Questions & Answers
El Cajon to La Brea Tar Pits bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Los Angeles Union Station.
El Cajon to La Brea Tar Pits train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Los Angeles station.
Yes, the driving distance between El Cajon to La Brea Tar Pits is 134 miles. It takes approximately 2h 23m to drive from El Cajon to La Brea Tar Pits.
There are 3354+ hotels available in La Brea Tar Pits.