There are 4 ways to get from El Cajon to Santa Ana by bus (Greyhound), tram, train, car, or bus
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Bus (Greyhound)
best- Take the bus from El Cajon Transit Center to San Diego Greyhound Bus Stopbus Greyhound US0851S
- Take the bus from San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop to Santa Ana Bus Stopbus Greyhound US0831
3h$16–31Tram, train
- Take the tram from El Cajon Station to Old Town Stationtram Green
- Take the train from San Diego Old Town Transportation Center to Santa Anatrain Pacific Surfliner
3h 25m$32–75Drive 95.4 mi
- Drive from El Cajon to Santa Anacar 95.4 mi
1h 40m$18–26Tram, bus
- Take the tram from El Cajon Station to Santa Fe Depottram Green
- Take the bus from San Diego to Santa Anabus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
3h 52m$32–60
El Cajon to Santa Ana by bus (Greyhound)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from El Cajon to Santa Ana is to bus which costs $16 - $35 and takes 3h.
The fastest way to get from El Cajon to Santa Ana is to drive which takes 1h 40m and costs $17 - $26.
No, there is no direct bus from El Cajon to Santa Ana. However, there are services departing from El Cajon Transit Center and arriving at Santa Ana Bus Stop via San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h.
No, there is no direct train from El Cajon station to Santa Ana. However, there are services departing from El Cajon Station and arriving at Santa Ana via San Diego Old Town Transportation Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 25m.
The distance between El Cajon and Santa Ana is 102 miles. The road distance is 96 miles.
The best way to get from El Cajon to Santa Ana without a car is to bus which takes 3h and costs $16 - $35.
It takes approximately 3h to get from El Cajon to Santa Ana, including transfers.
El Cajon to Santa Ana bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from El Cajon Transit Center station.
El Cajon to Santa Ana train services, operated by San Diego Metro Transit, depart from El Cajon Station.
El Cajon to Santa Ana bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop station.
What companies run services between El Cajon, CA, USA and Santa Ana, CA, USA?
You can take a bus from El Cajon Transit Center to Santa Ana Bus Stop via San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop in around 3h.
- Phone
- +1 619-557-4555
- Website
- sdmts.com
Tram from El Cajon Station to Old Town Station
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–15
- Website
- https://www.sdmts.com
- Schedules at
- https://www.sdmts.com/getting-around/departures-and-schedules
Tram from El Cajon Station to Santa Fe Depot
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–15
- Website
- https://www.sdmts.com
- Schedules at
- https://www.sdmts.com/getting-around/departures-and-schedules
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from San Diego Old Town Transportation Center to Santa Ana
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 52m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $29–60
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
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Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from El Cajon Transit Center to San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 25 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $2–5
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop to Santa Ana Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $14–27
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from San Diego to Santa Ana
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–45
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
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More Questions & Answers
El Cajon to Santa Ana train services, operated by San Diego Metro Transit, arrive at Old Town Station.
Yes, the driving distance between El Cajon to Santa Ana is 96 miles. It takes approximately 1h 40m to drive from El Cajon to Santa Ana.
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