There are 6 ways to get from El Cajon to New York by plane, bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, or train
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly to John F. Kennedy International Airport
best- Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)plane SAN - JFK
8h 4m$206–1,134Fly to Philadelphia International Airport, train
cheapest- Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)plane SAN - PHL
- Take the train from 30th Street Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Stationtrain
9h 37m$164–1,079Bus (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from El Cajon Transit Center to Phoenix Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Phoenix Bus Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus
2d 16h$503–772Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from San Diego Old Town Transportation Center to Fullerton Amtrak Stationtrain
- Take the train from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Stationtrain
2d 20h$1,758–2,850Drive 2,724.2 mi
- Drive from El Cajon to New Yorkcar 2,724.2 mi
45h 19m$498–719Fly to Newark Liberty International Airport
- Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)plane SAN - EWR
8h 7m$384–944
El Cajon to New York by bus (Greyhound)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from El Cajon to New York is to fly which costs $200 - $1,200 and takes 8h 4m.
The fastest way to get from El Cajon to New York is to fly which takes 8h 4m and costs $200 - $1,200.
No, there is no direct bus from El Cajon to New York. However, there are services departing from El Cajon Transit Center and arriving at Port Authority Bus Terminal via Phoenix Bus Station and St Louis Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 16h.
No, there is no direct train from El Cajon station to New York station. However, there are services departing from El Cajon Station and arriving at Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station via San Diego Old Town Transportation Center, Fullerton Amtrak Station and Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 20h.
The distance between El Cajon and New York is 2492 miles. The road distance is 2740.1 miles.
The best way to get from El Cajon to New York without a car is to bus which takes 2 days 16h and costs $500 - $800.
It takes approximately 8h 4m to get from El Cajon to New York, including transfers.
El Cajon to New York bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from El Cajon Transit Center station.
El Cajon to New York train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from San Diego Old Town Transportation Center station.
The best way to get from El Cajon to New York is to fly which takes 8h 4m and costs $200 - $1,200. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $500 - $800 and takes 2 days 16h, you could also train, which costs $1,700 - $2,900 and takes 2 days 20h.
What companies run services between El Cajon, CA, USA and New York, NY, USA?
Alaska Airlines, Inc., JetBlue Airways, and Delta fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from El Cajon Transit Center to Port Authority Bus Terminal via Phoenix Bus Station and St Louis Bus Station in around 2d 16h.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from San Diego International Airport to John F. Kennedy International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 33m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–420
Flights from San Diego International Airport to John F. Kennedy International Airport via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 39m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–430
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from San Diego International Airport to Philadelphia International Airport via St. Louis
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 55m
- When
- Tuesday, Wednesday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $140–650
Flights from San Diego International Airport to Philadelphia International Airport via Chicago Midway
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 26m
- When
- Tuesday, Wednesday, Sunday, Monday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $150–650
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from San Diego International Airport to Newark Liberty International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 37m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $210–950
Flights from San Diego International Airport to Philadelphia International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 16m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–650
- Website
- united.com
Flights from San Diego International Airport to Newark Liberty International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 23m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–450
- Website
- alaskaair.com
Flights from San Diego International Airport to John F. Kennedy International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $190–1,100
Flights from San Diego International Airport to Newark Liberty International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 37m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $210–950
- Website
- jetblue.com
Flights from San Diego International Airport to John F. Kennedy International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 34m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–420
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from San Diego Old Town Transportation Center to Fullerton Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $55–85
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 42h 47m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $1,200–1,900
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 20h 12m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $500–850
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from 30th Street Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $50–80
- Website
- Amtrak
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- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from 30th Street Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $20–600
- Schedules at
- Amtrak Acela
- Website
- Amtrak
- Business Class
- $20–460
- First Class
- $130–600
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
- $60–95
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Phoenix Bus Station to St Louis Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 30h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $260–400
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from St Louis Bus Station to Port Authority Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 24h 45m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $180–280
- Website
- Greyhound
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Booking & Getting There
El Cajon to New York bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Phoenix Bus Station.
New York is 3h ahead of El Cajon. It is currently 8:26 PM in El Cajon and 11:26 PM in New York.
El Cajon to New York train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Fullerton Amtrak Station.
Yes, the driving distance between El Cajon to New York is 2740 miles. It takes approximately 45h 19m to drive from El Cajon to New York.
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