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How to get fromEl Cajon to Ontarioby train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, bus (Flixbus), train, or bus

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

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  1. Train (Amtrak)

    best
    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 Ontario Amtraktrain train Texas Eagle / ...
    6h 14m
    $54–125

  2. Drive 115.3 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from El Cajon to Ontariocar car 115.3 mi
    1h 57m
    $21–31

  3. Bus, line 486 bus

    1. Take the bus from El Cajon Transit Center to San Ysidro Bus Terminalbus bus
    2. Take the bus from San Ysidro to El Montebus bus
    3. Take the bus from Garvey Ave and Mountain View Rd E to Pomona Transit Centerbus bus 486
    6h 23m
    $63–95

  4. Bus, line 61 bus

    1. Take the bus from San Diego to San Bernardino Downtown Transit Centerbus bus FlixBus 2015 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Fontana Metrolink Transit Center to Holt @ Lemonbus bus 61
    6h 39m
    $24–48

  5. Train, line 59 bus

    1. Take the train from San Diego Old Town Transportation Center to Santa Anatrain train Pacific Surfliner
    2. Take the bus from The Depot At Santa Ana Dock 3 to Ring-Brea Mallbus bus 59
    7h 2m
    $36–85

El Cajon to Ontario by tram and train (Amtrak)

Calendar6Weekly Services
Duration6h 14mAverage Duration
Ticket$54Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 176.5 mi
  • Duration: 6h 14m

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

You can take a vehicle from El Cajon Station to Ontario Amtrak via Old Town Station, San Diego Old Town Transportation Center, and Los Angeles in around 6h 14m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from El Cajon Transit Center to Holt @ Palm via San Ysidro Bus Terminal, San Ysidro, El Monte, Garvey Ave and Mountain View Rd E, and Pomona Transit Center in around 6h 23m.

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