There are 7 ways to get from El Cajon to Los Angeles Airport (LAX) by tram, plane, bus, train (Amtrak), rideshare, 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.
Tram to San Diego International Airport, fly
best- 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
3h 6m$162–565Drive 131 mi
cheapest- Drive from El Cajon to Los Angeles Airport (LAX)car 131 mi
2h 18m$24–35Bus
- Take the bus from San Diego to LAX Terminal 3 Shared Rides Stopbus reLAXsan
4h$57–114Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from San Diego Old Town Transportation Center to Los Angelestrain Pacific Surfliner
5h 19m$44–108Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from El Cajon to Los Angeles-LAX131 mi
2h 18mBus to Imperial County Airport, fly
- Take the bus from El Cajon Transit Center to El Centro Bus Stopbus
- Fly from Imperial County Airport (IPL) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane IPL - LAX
4h 32m$109–639Bus via Old Town Station
- Take the bus from 2728 Congress Street, San Diego Old Town to LAX Terminal 3 Upper Level dropoffbus Lax Linq
4h 13m$58–125
El Cajon to Los Angeles Airport (LAX) by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from El Cajon to Los Angeles Airport (LAX) is to drive which costs $23 - $35 and takes 2h 18m.
The fastest way to get from El Cajon to Los Angeles Airport (LAX) is to drive which takes 2h 18m and costs $23 - $35.
No, there is no direct bus from El Cajon to Los Angeles Airport (LAX). However, there are services departing from El Cajon Transit Center and arriving at LAX Terminal 3 Shared Rides Stop via San Diego. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h.
No, there is no direct train from El Cajon station to Los Angeles Airport (LAX). 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 5h 19m.
The distance between El Cajon and Los Angeles Airport (LAX) is 130 miles. The road distance is 131.7 miles.
The best way to get from El Cajon to Los Angeles Airport (LAX) without a car is to bus which takes 4h and costs $55 - $120.
It takes approximately 3h 6m to get from El Cajon to Los Angeles Airport (LAX), including transfers.
El Cajon to Los Angeles Airport (LAX) bus services, operated by reLAXsan, depart from San Diego station.
El Cajon to Los Angeles Airport (LAX) train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from San Diego Old Town Transportation Center station.
The best way to get from El Cajon to Los Angeles Airport (LAX) is to bus which takes 4h and costs $55 - $120. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $40 - $110 and takes 5h 19m.
What companies run services between El Cajon, CA, USA and Los Angeles Airport (LAX), USA?
reLAXsan operates a bus from San Diego to LAX Terminal 3 Shared Rides Stop 5 times a day, and the journey takes 2h 35m. LAX LINQ also services this route twice daily. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from San Diego Old Town Transportation Center to Los Angeles hourly. Tickets cost $35–80 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
- $22–180
- Website
- united.com
Flights from San Diego International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $22–180
- Website
- iflysouthern.com
Flights from Imperial County Airport to Los Angeles International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 31m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–310
- 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
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
- $35–80
- Website
- Amtrak
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- Phone
- (858) 430-8440
- [email protected]
- Website
- gorelaxsan.com
Bus from San Diego to LAX Terminal 3 Shared Rides Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Website
- gorelaxsan.com
- Phone
- (323)-776-5467
- [email protected]
- Website
- LAX LINQ
Bus from San Diego to LAX Terminal 3 Shared Rides Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $55–110
- Website
- LAX LINQ
Bus from 2728 Congress Street, San Diego Old Town to LAX Terminal 3 Upper Level dropoff
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $55–110
- Website
- LAX LINQ
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 El Centro Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $15–29
- Website
- Greyhound
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from El Cajon to Los Angeles-LAX
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 18m
- Frequency
- On demand
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More Questions & Answers
El Cajon to Los Angeles Airport (LAX) bus services, operated by reLAXsan, arrive at LAX Terminal 3 Shared Rides Stop station.
El Cajon to Los Angeles Airport (LAX) train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Los Angeles station.
Yes, the driving distance between El Cajon to Los Angeles Airport (LAX) is 132 miles. It takes approximately 2h 18m to drive from El Cajon to Los Angeles Airport (LAX).
There are 2687+ hotels available in Los Angeles Airport (LAX).
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between El Cajon and Los Angeles Airport (LAX). A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.