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How to get fromEl Cajon to Santa Claritaby bus (Greyhound, Amtrak), train (Amtrak), car, bus, or train

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There are 4 ways to get from El Cajon to Santa Clarita by bus (Greyhound, Amtrak), train (Amtrak), car, bus, or train

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus Greyhound US0831
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles to Santa Clarita-Newhall Amtrak Stationbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    5h 50m
    $30–55

  2. Drive 157.7 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from El Cajon to Santa Claritacar car 157.7 mi
    2h 48m
    $29–42

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from San Diego Old Town Transportation Center to Los Angelestrain train Pacific Surfliner
    2. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Newhalltrain train AV Line
    6h 17m
    $50–111

  4. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from San Diego to Los Angeles Downtownbus bus FlixBus 2006 / ...
    2. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Newhalltrain train AV Line
    6h 51m
    $30–61

El Cajon to Santa Clarita by bus and foot

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration5h 50mAverage Duration
Ticket$30Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 167.9 mi
  • Duration: 5h 50m

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

You can take a bus from El Cajon Transit Center to Santa Clarita-Newhall Amtrak Station via San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop, Los Angeles Union Station, and Los Angeles in around 5h 50m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from El Cajon Station to Newhall via Old Town Station, San Diego Old Town Transportation Center, Los Angeles, and L.A. Union Station in around 6h 17m.

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