What is the cheapest way to get from El Cajon to Los Angeles?

The cheapest way to get from El Cajon to Los Angeles is to bus which costs $21 - $45 and takes 4h.

What is the fastest way to get from El Cajon to Los Angeles?

The fastest way to get from El Cajon to Los Angeles is to drive which takes 2h 13m and costs $23 - $35.

Is there a direct bus between El Cajon and Los Angeles?

No, there is no direct bus from El Cajon to Los Angeles 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.

Is there a direct train between El Cajon and Los Angeles?

No, there is no direct train from El Cajon station to Los Angeles. However, there are services departing from El Cajon Station and arriving at Los Angeles via San Diego Old Town Transportation Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 20m.

How far is it from El Cajon to Los Angeles?

The distance between El Cajon and Los Angeles is 136 miles. The road distance is 127.1 miles.

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

The best way to get from El Cajon to Los Angeles without a car is to bus which takes 4h and costs $21 - $45.

How long does it take to get from El Cajon to Los Angeles?

It takes approximately 4h to get from El Cajon to Los Angeles, including transfers.

Where do I catch the El Cajon to Los Angeles bus from?

El Cajon to Los Angeles bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop station.

Where do I catch the El Cajon to Los Angeles train from?

El Cajon to Los Angeles train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from San Diego Old Town Transportation Center station.

Train or bus from El Cajon to Los Angeles?

The best way to get from El Cajon to Los Angeles is to bus which takes 4h and costs $21 - $45. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $40 - $100 and takes 4h 20m.

Where does the El Cajon to Los Angeles bus arrive?

El Cajon to Los Angeles bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Los Angeles Union Station.

Where does the El Cajon to Los Angeles train arrive?

El Cajon to Los Angeles train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Los Angeles station.

Can I drive from El Cajon to Los Angeles?

Yes, the driving distance between El Cajon to Los Angeles is 127 miles. It takes approximately 2h 13m to drive from El Cajon to Los Angeles.

How do I get a bus ticket from El Cajon to Los Angeles?

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There are 5 ways to get from El Cajon to Los Angeles by bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, tram, plane, or bus (Flixbus)

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Bus
best
1. Take the bus from San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop to Los Angeles Union Stationbus Greyhound US0831
4h
$21–44
Train (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from San Diego Old Town Transportation Center to Los Angelestrain Pacific Surfliner
4h 20m
$42–100
Drive 126.4 mi
1. Drive from El Cajon to Los Angelescar 126.4 mi
2h 13m
$24–34
Tram, fly
1. Take the tram from El Cajon Station to Old Town Stationtram
2. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane SAN - LAX
3h 59m
$160–828
Bus via Los Angeles Downtown
1. Take the bus from San Diego to Los Angeles Downtownbus FlixBus 2006 / ...
4h 58m
$22–50

El Cajon to Los Angeles by bus

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Distance: 135.2 mi
Duration: 4h

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

Greyhound USA operates a bus from San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop to Los Angeles Union Station twice daily. Tickets cost $19–40 and the journey takes 2h 35m. Greyhound-us also services this route twice daily. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from San Diego Old Town Transportation Center to Los Angeles hourly. Tickets cost $40–85 and the journey takes 2h 47m.

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