What is the cheapest way to get from El Cajon to Ontario?

The cheapest way to get from El Cajon to Ontario is to drive which costs $21 - $35 and takes 1h 57m.

What is the fastest way to get from El Cajon to Ontario?

The fastest way to get from El Cajon to Ontario is to drive which takes 1h 57m and costs $21 - $35.

Is there a direct bus between El Cajon and Ontario?

No, there is no direct bus from El Cajon to Ontario. However, there are services departing from El Cajon Transit Center and arriving at Mountain @ D Street via San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop and Montclair Transit Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 59m.

Is there a direct train between El Cajon and Ontario?

No, there is no direct train from El Cajon station to Ontario. However, there are services departing from El Cajon Station and arriving at Ontario Amtrak via San Diego Old Town Transportation Center and Los Angeles. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 14m.

How far is it from El Cajon to Ontario?

The distance between El Cajon and Ontario is 171 miles. The road distance is 115.9 miles.

How do I travel from El Cajon to Ontario without a car?

The best way to get from El Cajon to Ontario without a car is to bus which takes 5h 59m and costs $27 - $55.

How long does it take to get from El Cajon to Ontario?

It takes approximately 5h 59m to get from El Cajon to Ontario, including transfers.

Where do I catch the El Cajon to Ontario bus from?

El Cajon to Ontario bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop station.

Where do I catch the El Cajon to Ontario train from?

El Cajon to Ontario train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from San Diego Old Town Transportation Center station.

Train or bus from El Cajon to Ontario?

The best way to get from El Cajon to Ontario is to bus which takes 5h 59m and costs $27 - $55. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $40 - $120 and takes 6h 14m.

Where does the El Cajon to Ontario bus arrive?

El Cajon to Ontario bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Montclair Transcenter station.

Where does the El Cajon to Ontario train arrive?

El Cajon to Ontario train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Los Angeles station.

Can I drive from El Cajon to Ontario?

Yes, the driving distance between El Cajon to Ontario is 116 miles. It takes approximately 1h 57m to drive from El Cajon to Ontario.

Where can I stay near Ontario?

There are 238+ hotels available in Ontario.

El Cajon to Ontario - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and line 61 bus

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

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Bus (Greyhound)
best
1. Take the bus from San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop to Montclair Transcenterbus Greyhound US0901
5h 59m
$27–51
Drive 115.3 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from El Cajon to Ontariocar 115.3 mi
1h 57m
$21–31
Train (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from San Diego Old Town Transportation Center to Los Angelestrain Pacific Surfliner
2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Ontario Amtraktrain Texas Eagle / ...
6h 14m
$42–112
Bus, line 61 bus
1. Take the bus from San Diego to San Bernardino Downtown Transit Centerbus FlixBus 2015 / ...
2. Take the bus from Fontana Metrolink Transit Center to Holt @ Lemonbus 61
6h 39m
$22–45
Train, line 59 bus
1. Take the train from San Diego Old Town Transportation Center to Santa Anatrain Pacific Surfliner
2. Take the bus from The Depot At Santa Ana Dock 3 to Ring-Brea Mallbus 59
7h 2m
$30–80

El Cajon to Ontario by bus (Greyhound)

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Distance: 169.6 mi
Duration: 5h 59m

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

Greyhound USA operates a bus from San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop to Montclair Transcenter once daily. Tickets cost $23–45 and the journey takes 3h 30m. Alternatively, 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.

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