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How to get fromEl Cajon to Montereyby tram, plane, bus (Greyhound, Amtrak), train (Amtrak), car, shuttle, subway, or bus

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There are 9 ways to get from El Cajon to Monterey by tram, plane, bus (Greyhound, Amtrak), train (Amtrak), car, shuttle, subway, or bus

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  1. Tram to San Diego International Airport, fly to Monterey Regional Airport

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    1. Take the tram from El Cajon Station to Old Town Stationtram tram
    2. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Monterey Regional Airport (MRY)plane plane SAN - MRY
    4h 59m
    $146–338

  2. Drive  444.9 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from El Cajon to Montereycar car 444.9 mi
    7h 45m
    $82–118

  3. Bus via San Jose

    1. Take the bus from San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop to San Jose Diridon Stationbus bus Greyhound US0831
    2. Take the bus from San Jose to Salinasbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    14h 31m
    $93–148

  4. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from San Diego Old Town Transportation Center to Los Angelestrain train Pacific Surfliner
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Salinastrain train Coast Starlight
    15h
    $130–359

  5. Fly San Diego International Airport to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, shuttle

    1. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)plane plane SAN - SJC
    2. Take a shuttle bus from SJC Airport Terminal A to Monterey Shuttle Stationshuttle bus
    5h 48m
    $118–555

  6. Fly San Diego International Airport to San Francisco International Airport, shuttle

    1. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane plane SAN - SFO
    2. Take a shuttle bus from SFO Airport Terminal 3-Lower Level to Monterey Shuttle Stationshuttle bus
    6h 58m
    $118–315

  7. Fly San Diego International Airport to Oakland International Airport, BART, shuttle

    1. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Oakland International Airport (OAK)plane plane SAN - OAK
    2. Take the subway from Coliseum to Milpitassubway subway
    3. Take a shuttle bus from SJC Airport Terminal A to Monterey Shuttle Stationshuttle bus
    7h 33m
    $118–369

  8. Bus to Los Angeles International Airport, fly to Monterey Regional Airport

    1. Take the bus from San Diego to LAX Terminal 3 Shared Rides Stopbus bus
    2. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Monterey Regional Airport (MRY)plane plane LAX - MRY
    7h 43m
    $340–828

  9. Bus

    1. Take the bus from San Ysidro to Gilroybus bus San Ysidro
    2. Take the bus from Monterey / Gilroy Train Station to Salinas Transit Center / Gate 3bus bus 59
    14h 50m
    $94–158

El Cajon to Monterey by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration14h 31mAverage Duration
Ticket$93Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 399.2 mi
  • Duration: 4h 59m

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

You can take a bus from El Cajon Transit Center to Tyler / Franklin via San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop, San Jose Diridon Station, San Jose, Salinas, and Salinas Transit Center / Gate 7 in around 14h 31m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from El Cajon Station to Tyler / Franklin via Old Town Station, San Diego Old Town Transportation Center, Los Angeles, Salinas, and Salinas Transit Center / Gate 7 in around 15h.

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