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How to get fromEl Cajon to Renoby tram, plane, bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, bus, or train

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There are 5 ways to get from El Cajon to Reno by tram, plane, bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, bus, or train

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  1. Tram, fly

    best
    1. Take the tram from El Cajon Station to Old Town Stationtram tram
    2. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO)plane plane SAN - RNO
    3h 38m
    $202–315

  2. Drive 556.9 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from El Cajon to Renocar car 556.9 mi
    10h 9m
    $102–147

  3. Bus (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop to Sacramento Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0831
    2. Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Reno Amtrakbus bus Greyhound US0870
    17h 50m
    $108–214

  4. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from San Diego Old Town Transportation Center to Los Angelestrain train
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Sacramentotrain train
    3. Take the train from Sacramento to Renotrain train
    25h 22m
    $268–570

  5. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from San Diego to Los Angeles Downtownbus bus
    2. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Lancastertrain train
    3. Take the bus from Lancaster - Metrolink Station, 44812 Sierra Highway to Bishop - Vons/Kmart, 1200 N. Main Streetbus bus 395
    4. Take the bus from Bishop - Vons/Kmart, 1200 N. Main Street to Reno - RTC Centennial Plaza Bay "O" - 1421 Victorian Avenue, Sparks, NV 89431bus bus 395
    19h 30m
    $106–181

El Cajon to Reno by bus (Greyhound)

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration17h 50mAverage Duration
Ticket$108Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 509.4 mi
  • Duration: 3h 38m

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

You can take a bus from El Cajon Transit Center to Reno Amtrak via San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop and Sacramento Bus Station in around 17h 50m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from El Cajon Station to Reno via Old Town Station, San Diego Old Town Transportation Center, Los Angeles, and Sacramento in around 25h 22m.

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