There are 5 ways to get from El Cajon to Sherman Oaks by bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, tram, plane, or bus
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Bus
best- Take the bus from San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop to Los Angeles Union Stationbus Greyhound US0831
5h 19m$24–54Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from San Diego Old Town Transportation Center to Los Angelestrain Pacific Surfliner
5h 26m$46–104Drive 141.9 mi
- Drive from El Cajon to Sherman Oakscar 141.9 mi
2h 31m$26–38Tram, fly, line 237 bus
- Take the tram from El Cajon Station to Old Town Stationtram
- Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane SAN - LAX
- Take the bus from Woodley / Saticoy to Burbank / Van Nuysbus
5h 20m$160–830Bus via LAX Tom Bradley International Terminal
- Take the bus from San Diego to LAX Terminal 3 Shared Rides Stopbus reLAXsan
- Take the bus from LAX Tom Bradley International Terminal to Van Nuys FlyAway Terminal - 7610 Woodley Avebus Lax
6h 13m$65–129
El Cajon to Sherman Oaks by tram, bus, and subway
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from El Cajon to Sherman Oaks is to drive which costs $25 - $40 and takes 2h 31m.
The fastest way to get from El Cajon to Sherman Oaks is to drive which takes 2h 31m and costs $25 - $40.
No, there is no direct bus from El Cajon to Sherman Oaks. However, there are services departing from San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop and arriving at Ventura / Van Nuys via Ventura / Lankershim. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 19m.
No, there is no direct train from El Cajon station to Sherman Oaks station. However, there are services departing from El Cajon Station and arriving at Universal / Studio City Station via San Diego Old Town Transportation Center and Union Station - Metro B & D Lines. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 26m.
The distance between El Cajon and Sherman Oaks is 156 miles. The road distance is 142.7 miles.
The best way to get from El Cajon to Sherman Oaks without a car is to bus which takes 5h 19m and costs $23 - $55.
It takes approximately 5h 19m to get from El Cajon to Sherman Oaks, including transfers.
El Cajon to Sherman Oaks bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop station.
El Cajon to Sherman Oaks train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from San Diego Old Town Transportation Center station.
The best way to get from El Cajon to Sherman Oaks is to bus which takes 5h 19m and costs $23 - $55. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $45 - $110 and takes 5h 26m.
What companies run services between El Cajon, CA, USA and Sherman Oaks, CA, USA?
Greyhound USA operates a bus from San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop to Los Angeles Union Station twice daily. Tickets cost $18–35 and the journey takes 2h 35m. Greyhound-us also services this route twice daily. 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.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from San Diego International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $24–180
- Website
- united.com
Flights from San Diego International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $24–180
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 Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 47m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $40–85
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- 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
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop to Los Angeles Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $18–35
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop to Los Angeles Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Schedules at
- greyhound.com
- Phone
- +1-323-466-3876
- [email protected]
- Website
- metro.net
Bus from Woodley / Saticoy to Burbank / Van Nuys
- Ave. Duration
- 18 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1–2
- Website
- https://www.metro.net
- Phone
- (858) 430-8440
- [email protected]
- Website
- gorelaxsan.com
Bus from San Diego to LAX Terminal 3 Shared Rides Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Website
- https://www.gorelaxsan.com/
- Phone
- (323)-776-5467
- [email protected]
- Website
- laxlinq.com
Bus from San Diego to LAX Terminal 3 Shared Rides Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $55–110
- Website
- https://laxlinq.com/
- Phone
- (855) 463-5252
- [email protected]
- Website
- flylax.com
Bus from LAX Tom Bradley International Terminal to Van Nuys FlyAway Terminal - 7610 Woodley Ave
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $7–13
- Website
- https://www.flylax.com/flyaway-bus
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More Questions & Answers
El Cajon to Sherman Oaks bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Los Angeles Union Station.
El Cajon to Sherman Oaks train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Los Angeles station.
Yes, the driving distance between El Cajon to Sherman Oaks is 143 miles. It takes approximately 2h 31m to drive from El Cajon to Sherman Oaks.
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