There are 4 ways to get from El Cajon to Phoenix by tram, plane, bus (Greyhound), car, 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, fly
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
3h 31m$122–1,315Bus (Greyhound)
cheapest- Take the bus from El Cajon Transit Center to Phoenix Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0851S
7h$55–110Drive 339.1 mi
- Drive from El Cajon to Phoenixcar 339.1 mi
5h 34m$62–90Bus via El Centro
- 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
8h 19m$56–94
El Cajon to Phoenix by bus (Greyhound)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from El Cajon to Phoenix is to bus via El Centro which costs $55 - $95 and takes 8h 19m.
The fastest way to get from El Cajon to Phoenix is to tram and fly which takes 3h 31m and costs $120 - $1,400.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from El Cajon Transit Center and arriving at Phoenix Bus Station station. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 7h.
The distance between El Cajon and Phoenix is 329 miles. The road distance is 341.1 miles.
The best way to get from El Cajon to Phoenix without a car is to bus which takes 7h and costs $55 - $110.
It takes approximately 3h 31m to get from El Cajon to Phoenix, including transfers.
El Cajon to Phoenix bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from El Cajon Transit Center station.
El Cajon to Phoenix bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Phoenix Bus Station.
Yes, the driving distance between El Cajon to Phoenix is 341 miles. It takes approximately 5h 34m to drive from El Cajon to Phoenix.
Book your El Cajon to Phoenix bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.
What companies run services between El Cajon, CA, USA and Phoenix, 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 26m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–290
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from San Diego International Airport to Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–290
- Website
- alaskaair.com
Flights from San Diego International Airport to Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160–240
- Website
- flyfrontier.com
Flights from San Diego International Airport to Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–370
- Phone
- +1 619-557-4555
- Website
- sdmts.com
Tram from El Cajon Station to Old Town Station
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–15
- Website
- https://www.sdmts.com
- Schedules at
- https://www.sdmts.com/getting-around/departures-and-schedules
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Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from El Cajon Transit Center to Phoenix Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $55–110
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from El Cajon Transit Center to El Centro Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $15–29
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from El Centro Bus Stop to Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport/44th Street Sky Train Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 24m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $40–65
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
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