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

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

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  1. Tram, fly to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport

    best
    1. Take the tram from El Cajon Station to Old Town Stationtram tram
    2. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)plane plane SAN - SJC
    3h 49m
    $80–568

  2. Fly to Oakland International Airport, BART

    cheapest
    1. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Oakland International Airport (OAK)plane plane SAN - OAK
    2. Take the subway from Coliseum to Berryessa / North San Josesubway subway
    4h 41m
    $66–327

  3. Bus (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop to San Jose Diridon Stationbus bus Greyhound US0831
    11h 15m
    $83–134

  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 Josetrain train Coast Starlight
    15h 15m
    $298–485

  5. Drive  464.7 mi

    1. Drive from El Cajon to San Josecar car 464.7 mi
    7h 55m
    $80–115

  6. Fly to San Francisco International Airport, Caltrain

    1. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane plane SAN - SFO
    2. Take the train from Millbrae Caltrain Southbound to San Jose Diridon Caltrain Southboundtrain train
    5h 7m
    $72–236

  7. Bus via San Ysidro

    1. Take the bus from San Ysidro to San Jose - King Rdbus bus San Ysidro
    13h 12m
    $96–155

El Cajon to San Jose by bus (Greyhound)

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration11h 15mAverage Duration
Ticket$83Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 439.1 mi
  • Duration: 3h 49m

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

Greyhound USA operates a bus from San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop to San Jose Diridon Station once daily. Tickets cost $80–130 and the journey takes 9h 50m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from El Cajon Station to San Jose via Old Town Station, San Diego Old Town Transportation Center, and Los Angeles in around 15h 15m.

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