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How to get fromEl Cajon to San Antonioby plane, bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, or bus

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There are 7 ways to get from El Cajon to San Antonio by plane, bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, or bus

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  1. Fly San Diego International Airport to San Antonio International Airport

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    1. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to San Antonio International Airport (SAT)plane plane SAN - SAT
    5h 34m
    $364–817

  2. Fly San Diego International Airport to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport, bus

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    1. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS)plane plane SAN - AUS
    2. Take the bus from Austin Eastside Bus Plaza to San Antonio Bus Stationbus bus
    8h 15m
    $166–442

  3. Bus via Phoenix (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from El Cajon Transit Center to Phoenix Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Phoenix Bus Station to El Paso Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from El Paso Bus Station to San Antonio Bus Stationbus bus
    27h 10m
    $199–392

  4. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from San Diego Old Town Transportation Center to Los Angelestrain train Pacific Surfliner
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to San Antonio Stationtrain train Texas Eagle / ...
    34h 20m
    $492–1,050

  5. Drive 1,258.7 mi

    1. Drive from El Cajon to San Antoniocar car 1,258.7 mi
    18h 56m
    $230–332

  6. Drive to Tijuana International Airport, fly to San Antonio International Airport

    1. Drive from El Cajon to Tijuana-Airport-TIJcar car
    2. Fly from Tijuana International Airport (TIJ) to San Antonio International Airport (SAT)plane plane TIJ - SAT
    6h 7m
    $217–759

  7. Bus

    1. Take the bus from San Diego - Santa Fe Depot to Cross Border Xpressbus bus 4.1
    2. Take the bus from Cross Border Express, San Diego to El Pasobus bus Cbx
    3. Take the bus from El Paso, TX - Tornado Bus Co to San Antonio, TX - Tornado Bus Cobus bus
    40h 50m
    $236–442

El Cajon to San Antonio by bus (Greyhound)

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration27h 10mAverage Duration
Ticket$199Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,156.3 mi
  • Duration: 5h 34m

What companies run services between El Cajon, CA, USA and San Antonio, TX, USA?

Southwest Airlines and American Airlines fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to San Antonio International Airport (SAT) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from El Cajon Transit Center to San Antonio Bus Station via Phoenix Bus Station and El Paso Bus Station in around 27h 10m.

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