There are 4 ways to get from El Cajon to Santa Ana Airport (SNA) by tram, train, bus (Amtrak), rideshare, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Tram, train
best- 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
4h 55m$60–112Drive 91.9 mi
cheapest- Drive from El Cajon to Santa Ana Airport (SNA)car 91.9 mi
1h 37m$17–25Bus, line 43 bus
- Take the bus from San Diego to Fullerton Amtrak Stationbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
- Take the bus from Fullerton Trans Ctr Dock 1 to Harbor And Macarthurbus 43 / ...
7h 1m$42–69Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from El Cajon to Santa Ana-SNA91.9 mi
1h 37m
El Cajon to Santa Ana Airport (SNA) by tram and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from El Cajon to Santa Ana Airport (SNA) is to drive which costs $16 - $25 and takes 1h 37m.
The fastest way to get from El Cajon to Santa Ana Airport (SNA) is to drive which takes 1h 37m and costs $16 - $25.
No, there is no direct bus from El Cajon to Santa Ana Airport (SNA). However, there are services departing from San Diego and arriving at Airport-Arrival Terminal via Fullerton Trans Ctr Dock 1 and Macarthur-Harbor. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 1m.
No, there is no direct train from El Cajon station to Santa Ana Airport (SNA). 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 4h 55m.
The distance between El Cajon and Santa Ana Airport (SNA) is 118 miles. The road distance is 92.5 miles.
The best way to get from El Cajon to Santa Ana Airport (SNA) without a car is to tram and train which takes 4h 55m and costs $60 - $120.
It takes approximately 4h 55m to get from El Cajon to Santa Ana Airport (SNA), including transfers.
El Cajon to Santa Ana Airport (SNA) bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from San Diego station.
El Cajon to Santa Ana Airport (SNA) train services, operated by San Diego Metro Transit, depart from El Cajon Station.
El Cajon to Santa Ana Airport (SNA) bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Fullerton Amtrak Station.
What companies run services between El Cajon, CA, USA and Santa Ana Airport (SNA), USA?
You can take a vehicle from El Cajon Station to Airport-Arrival Terminal via Santa Fe Depot, San Diego, Fullerton Amtrak Station, Fullerton Trans Ctr Dock 1, Harbor And Macarthur, and Macarthur-Harbor in around 7h 1m.
- Phone
- +1 619-557-4555
- Website
- MTS
Tram from El Cajon Station to Old Town Station
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–15
- Website
- MTS
- Schedules at
- MTS Schedules
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from San Diego Old Town Transportation Center to Santa Ana
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 52m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $27–60
- Website
- Amtrak
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Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from San Diego to Fullerton Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–50
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 714-560-6282
- Website
- octa.net
Bus from Fullerton Trans Ctr Dock 1 to Harbor And Macarthur
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1–2
- Schedules at
- octa.net
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from El Cajon to Santa Ana-SNA
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 37m
- Frequency
- On demand
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More Questions & Answers
El Cajon to Santa Ana Airport (SNA) train services, operated by San Diego Metro Transit, arrive at Old Town Station.
Yes, the driving distance between El Cajon to Santa Ana Airport (SNA) is 92 miles. It takes approximately 1h 37m to drive from El Cajon to Santa Ana Airport (SNA).
There are 1565+ hotels available in Santa Ana Airport (SNA).
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between El Cajon and Santa Ana Airport (SNA). A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.