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How to get fromEl Cajon to Santa Claraby tram, plane, bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, train, or bus

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There are 7 ways to get from El Cajon to Santa Clara by tram, plane, bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, 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
    $76–518

  2. Bus (Greyhound)

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop to San Jose Diridon Stationbus bus Greyhound US0831
    11h 35m
    $75–150

  3. 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 35m
    $170–386

  4. Drive 468.8 mi

    1. Drive from El Cajon to Santa Claracar car 468.8 mi
    8h 2m
    $86–124

  5. 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 Santa Clara Caltrain Southboundtrain train
    4h 51m
    $78–265

  6. Fly to Oakland International Airport, train

    1. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Oakland International Airport (OAK)plane plane SAN - OAK
    2. Take the train from Oakland Coliseum/Airport Amtrak to Santa Clara Amtraktrain train
    5h 37m
    $90–303

  7. Bus via San Ysidro

    1. Take the bus from San Ysidro to San Jose - King Rdbus bus San Ysidro
    13h 36m
    $96–155

El Cajon to Santa Clara by bus and train (Greyhound)

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration11h 35mAverage Duration
Ticket$75Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 441.7 mi
  • Duration: 3h 49m

What companies run services between El Cajon, CA, USA and Santa Clara, CA, USA?

Greyhound USA operates a bus from San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop to San Jose Diridon Station twice daily. Tickets cost $70–140 and the journey takes 9h 50m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from El Cajon Station to Santa Clara Caltrain Northbound via Old Town Station, San Diego Old Town Transportation Center, Los Angeles, San Jose, and San Jose Diridon Caltrain Northbound in around 15h 35m.

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