What is the cheapest way to get from El Cajon to Rancho Cucamonga?

The cheapest way to get from El Cajon to Rancho Cucamonga is to drive which costs $21 - $35 and takes 1h 58m.

What is the fastest way to get from El Cajon to Rancho Cucamonga?

The fastest way to get from El Cajon to Rancho Cucamonga is to drive which takes 1h 58m and costs $21 - $35.

Is there a direct bus between El Cajon and Rancho Cucamonga?

No, there is no direct bus from El Cajon to Rancho Cucamonga. However, there are services departing from El Cajon Transit Center and arriving at Foothill @ Archibald via San Diego, San Bernardino Transit Center and Fontana Metrolink Transit Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 56m.

Is there a direct train between El Cajon and Rancho Cucamonga?

No, there is no direct train from El Cajon station to Rancho Cucamonga. However, there are services departing from El Cajon Station and arriving at Rancho Cucamonga via San Diego Old Town Transportation Center and L.A. Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 40m.

How far is it from El Cajon to Rancho Cucamonga?

The distance between El Cajon and Rancho Cucamonga is 147 miles. The road distance is 116.6 miles.

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

The best way to get from El Cajon to Rancho Cucamonga without a car is to bus which takes 5h 56m and costs $24 - $40.

How long does it take to get from El Cajon to Rancho Cucamonga?

It takes approximately 5h 56m to get from El Cajon to Rancho Cucamonga, including transfers.

Where do I catch the El Cajon to Rancho Cucamonga bus from?

El Cajon to Rancho Cucamonga bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from San Diego station.

Where do I catch the El Cajon to Rancho Cucamonga train from?

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

Train or bus from El Cajon to Rancho Cucamonga?

The best way to get from El Cajon to Rancho Cucamonga is to bus which takes 5h 56m and costs $24 - $40. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $50 - $120 and takes 6h 40m.

Where does the El Cajon to Rancho Cucamonga bus arrive?

El Cajon to Rancho Cucamonga bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at San Bernardino Downtown Transit Center station.

Where does the El Cajon to Rancho Cucamonga train arrive?

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

Can I drive from El Cajon to Rancho Cucamonga?

Yes, the driving distance between El Cajon to Rancho Cucamonga is 117 miles. It takes approximately 1h 58m to drive from El Cajon to Rancho Cucamonga.

Where can I stay near Rancho Cucamonga?

There are 244+ hotels available in Rancho Cucamonga.

El Cajon to Rancho Cucamonga - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from El Cajon to Rancho Cucamonga by bus (Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, or bus (Greyhound)

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Bus (Flixbus)
best
1. Take the bus from San Diego to San Bernardino Downtown Transit Centerbus FlixBus 2015 / ...
5h 56m
$24–38
Drive 115.9 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from El Cajon to Rancho Cucamongacar 115.9 mi
1h 58m
$22–31
Train
1. Take the train from San Diego Old Town Transportation Center to Los Angelestrain Pacific Surfliner
2. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Rancho Cucamongatrain SB Line
6h 40m
$50–112
Bus via Santa Ana
1. Take the bus from San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop to Santa Ana Bus Stopbus Greyhound US0831
2. Take the bus from Santa Ana to Ontario Convention Centerbus Cbx
8h 5m
$38–76

El Cajon to Rancho Cucamonga by bus (Flixbus)

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5h 56mAverage Duration

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Distance: 145.9 mi
Duration: 5h 56m

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

Flixbus USA operates a bus from San Diego to San Bernardino Downtown Transit Center twice daily. Tickets cost $18–30 and the journey takes 2h 50m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from El Cajon Station to Rancho Cucamonga via Old Town Station, San Diego Old Town Transportation Center, Los Angeles, and L.A. Union Station in around 6h 40m.

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