There are 4 ways to get from El Cajon to Pomona by bus (Greyhound), train, bus, car, or bus (Amtrak)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus (Greyhound)
best- Take the bus from San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop to Montclair Transcenterbus Greyhound US0901
5h 23m$30–50Drive 117.5 mi
cheapest- Drive from El Cajon to Pomonacar 117.5 mi
2h$22–31Train, line 59 bus
- Take the train from San Diego Old Town Transportation Center to Santa Anatrain Pacific Surfliner
- Take the bus from The Depot At Santa Ana Dock 3 to Ring-Brea Mallbus 59
6h 18m$50–103Bus, line 59 bus
- Take the bus from San Diego to Santa Anabus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
- Take the bus from The Depot At Santa Ana Dock 3 to Ring-Brea Mallbus 59
6h 45m
El Cajon to Pomona by bus (Greyhound)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from El Cajon to Pomona is to drive which costs $21 - $35 and takes 2h.
The fastest way to get from El Cajon to Pomona is to drive which takes 2h and costs $21 - $35.
No, there is no direct bus from El Cajon to Pomona. However, there are services departing from El Cajon Transit Center and arriving at Pomona Transit Center via San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop and Montclair Transit Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 23m.
The distance between El Cajon and Pomona is 173 miles. The road distance is 118.2 miles.
The best way to get from El Cajon to Pomona without a car is to bus which takes 5h 23m and costs $29 - $50.
It takes approximately 5h 23m to get from El Cajon to Pomona, including transfers.
El Cajon to Pomona bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop station.
El Cajon to Pomona bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Montclair Transcenter station.
Yes, the driving distance between El Cajon to Pomona is 118 miles. It takes approximately 2h to drive from El Cajon to Pomona.
There are 335+ hotels available in Pomona.
What companies run services between El Cajon, CA, USA and Pomona, CA, USA?
Greyhound USA operates a bus from San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop to Montclair Transcenter once daily. Tickets cost $26–40 and the journey takes 3h 30m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from San Diego Old Town Transportation Center to Santa Ana
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 52m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $45–80
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop to Montclair Transcenter
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $26–40
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 714-560-6282
- Website
- octa.net
Bus from The Depot At Santa Ana Dock 3 to Ring-Brea Mall
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2
- Schedules at
- octa.net
- Adult One-way
- $2
Bus from The Depot At Santa Ana Dock 3 to Ring-Brea Mall
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2
- Schedules at
- octa.net
- Adult One-way
- $2
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from San Diego to Santa Ana
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Website
- Amtrak
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