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How to get fromEl Cajon to Riversideby bus (Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, tram, bus, or shuttle

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There are 5 ways to get from El Cajon to Riverside by bus (Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, tram, bus, or shuttle

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  1. Bus (Flixbus)

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    1. Take the bus from San Diego to Riversidebus bus FlixBus 2015 / ...
    4h 46m
    $18–32

  2. Train

    1. Take the train from San Diego Old Town Transportation Center to Santa Anatrain train Pacific Surfliner
    2. Take the train from Santa Ana to Riverside - Downtowntrain train IE-OC Line
    5h 23m
    $40–87

  3. Drive 100.3 mi

    1. Drive from El Cajon to Riversidecar car 100.3 mi
    1h 45m
    $19–27

  4. Tram, bus, shuttle

    1. Take the tram from El Cajon Station to City College Stationtram tram
    2. Take the bus from Broadway & Park Bl to Escondido Transit Centerbus bus 235
    3. Take a shuttle bus from Escondido, CA - 796 W Valley PKWY to Riverside, CA - 3956 University Aveshuttle bus Cbx
    4h 53m
    $28–57

  5. Train via Oceanside

    1. Take the train from San Diego Old Town Transportation Center to Oceansidetrain train Pacific Surfliner
    2. Take the train from Oceanside to Riverside - Downtowntrain train IE-OC Line
    5h 44m
    $28–59

El Cajon to Riverside by bus and foot (Flixbus)

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration4h 46mAverage Duration
Ticket$18Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 121.1 mi
  • Duration: 4h 46m

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

Flixbus USA operates a bus from San Diego to Riverside twice daily. Tickets cost $15–26 and the journey takes 2h 25m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from El Cajon Station to Riverside - Downtown via Old Town Station, San Diego Old Town Transportation Center, and Santa Ana in around 5h 23m.

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