What is the cheapest way to get from El Cajon to Santa Monica?

The cheapest way to get from El Cajon to Santa Monica is to drive which costs $25 - $40 and takes 2h 29m.

What is the fastest way to get from El Cajon to Santa Monica?

The fastest way to get from El Cajon to Santa Monica is to drive which takes 2h 29m and costs $25 - $40.

Is there a direct bus between El Cajon and Santa Monica?

No, there is no direct bus from El Cajon to Santa Monica. However, there are services departing from El Cajon Transit Center and arriving at 4Th Nb & Santa Monica Ns via San Diego, LAX Terminal 6 Lower Level and LAX/Metro Transit Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 6m.

Is there a direct train between El Cajon and Santa Monica?

No, there is no direct train from El Cajon station to Santa Monica station. However, there are services departing from El Cajon Station and arriving at Downtown Santa Monica Station via San Diego Old Town Transportation Center, Union Station - Metro B & D Lines and 7th Street / Metro Center Station - Metro A & E Lines. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 23m.

How far is it from El Cajon to Santa Monica?

The distance between El Cajon and Santa Monica is 150 miles. The road distance is 138.9 miles.

How do I travel from El Cajon to Santa Monica without a car?

The best way to get from El Cajon to Santa Monica without a car is to bus and line 3 bus which takes 5h 6m and costs $55 - $120.

How long does it take to get from El Cajon to Santa Monica?

It takes approximately 5h 6m to get from El Cajon to Santa Monica, including transfers.

Where do I catch the El Cajon to Santa Monica bus from?

El Cajon to Santa Monica bus services, operated by reLAXsan, depart from San Diego station.

Where do I catch the El Cajon to Santa Monica train from?

El Cajon to Santa Monica train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from San Diego Old Town Transportation Center station.

Train or bus from El Cajon to Santa Monica?

The best way to get from El Cajon to Santa Monica is to bus and line 3 bus which takes 5h 6m and costs $55 - $120. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $45 - $110 and takes 5h 23m.

Where does the El Cajon to Santa Monica bus arrive?

El Cajon to Santa Monica bus services, operated by reLAXsan, arrive at LAX Terminal 7 Shared Rides Stop station.

Where does the El Cajon to Santa Monica train arrive?

El Cajon to Santa Monica train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Los Angeles station.

Can I drive from El Cajon to Santa Monica?

Yes, the driving distance between El Cajon to Santa Monica is 139 miles. It takes approximately 2h 29m to drive from El Cajon to Santa Monica.

Where can I stay near Santa Monica?

There are 2675+ hotels available in Santa Monica.

El Cajon to Santa Monica - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, line 3 bus, and car

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There are 5 ways to get from El Cajon to Santa Monica by bus, train (Amtrak), car, tram, plane, or bus (Greyhound)

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Bus, line 3 bus
best
1. Take the bus from San Diego to LAX Terminal 7 Shared Rides Stopbus reLAXsan
2. Take the bus from LAX/Metro Transit Center to 4Th Nb & Santa Monica Nsbus 3
5h 6m
$58–117
Bus, line 33 bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop to Los Angeles Union Stationbus Greyhound US0831
2. Take the bus from Patsaouras Transit Plaza to 5th / Santa Monicabus 33
6h 14m
$22–57
Train (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from San Diego Old Town Transportation Center to Los Angelestrain Pacific Surfliner
5h 23m
$46–104
Drive 138.1 mi
1. Drive from El Cajon to Santa Monicacar 138.1 mi
2h 29m
$26–37
Tram, fly
1. Take the tram from El Cajon Station to Old Town Stationtram
2. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane SAN - LAX
3. Take the tram from LAX / Metro Transit Center to Expo / Crenshaw K-Line Stationtram
4. Take the tram from Expo / Crenshaw E-Line Station to Downtown Santa Monica Stationtram
4h 24m
$156–821

El Cajon to Santa Monica by tram, train, and subway (Amtrak)

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Distance: 149.4 mi
Duration: 5h 6m

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

You can take a bus from El Cajon Transit Center to 4Th Nb & Santa Monica Ns via San Diego, LAX Terminal 7 Shared Rides Stop, LAX Terminal 6 Lower Level, Metro Transit Center Bay 2, and LAX/Metro Transit Center in around 5h 6m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from San Diego Old Town Transportation Center to Los Angeles hourly. Tickets cost $40–85 and the journey takes 2h 47m.

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