There are 5 ways to get from El Cajon to Mesa by tram, plane, bus (Greyhound), car, bus, or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus)
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, tram
best- Take the tram from El Cajon Station to Old Town Stationtram
- Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Phoenix (PHX)plane SAN - PHX
- Take the tram from 44th St/Washington to Mesa Dr/Main Sttram
4h 23m$74–257Bus via El Centro
cheapest- Take the bus from El Cajon Transit Center to El Centro Bus Stopbus Greyhound US0851S
- Take the bus from El Centro Bus Stop to Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport/44th Street Sky Train Stationbus FlixBus 2054
9h 9m$53–96Bus (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from El Cajon Transit Center to Phoenix Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0851S
8h 14m$59–106Drive 345.3 mi
- Drive from El Cajon to Mesacar 345.3 mi
5h 56m$63–91Tram, line 101 bus to Mcclellan–Palomar Airport, fly
- Take the tram from El Cajon Station to Civic Center Stationtram
- Take the tram from Civic Center Station to UCSD Central Campus Stationtram
- Take the bus from Gilman Dr & Myers Dr to Encinitas Station Stall 3bus
- Fly from Mcclellan–Palomar Airport (CLD) to Phoenix (PHX)plane CLD - PHX
- Take the tram from 44th St/Washington to Mesa Dr/Main Sttram
7h 16m$56–342
El Cajon to Mesa by bus and tram (Greyhound)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from El Cajon to Mesa is to bus via El Centro which costs $50 - $100 and takes 9h 9m.
The fastest way to get from El Cajon to Mesa is to tram and fly which takes 4h 23m and costs $70 - $260.
No, there is no direct bus from El Cajon to Mesa. However, there are services departing from El Cajon Transit Center and arriving at 24th St & Jefferson St via 24th St & Buckeye Rd. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 14m.
The distance between El Cajon and Mesa is 340 miles. The road distance is 347.3 miles.
The best way to get from El Cajon to Mesa without a car is to bus which takes 8h 14m and costs $55 - $110.
It takes approximately 4h 23m to get from El Cajon to Mesa, including transfers.
El Cajon to Mesa bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from El Cajon Transit Center station.
El Cajon to Mesa bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Phoenix Bus Station.
Yes, the driving distance between El Cajon to Mesa is 347 miles. It takes approximately 5h 56m to drive from El Cajon to Mesa.
There are 2753+ hotels available in Mesa.
What companies run services between El Cajon, CA, USA and Mesa, AZ, USA?
Greyhound USA operates a bus from El Cajon Transit Center to Phoenix Bus Station once daily. Tickets cost $55–110 and the journey takes 7h.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from San Diego International Airport to Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–240
- 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
Tram from El Cajon Station to Civic Center Station
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–15
- Website
- MTS
- Schedules at
- MTS Schedules
Tram from Civic Center Station to UCSD Central Campus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 34 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–15
- Website
- MTS
- Schedules at
- MTS Schedules
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
- $55–110
- 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
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