There are 4 ways to get from El Cajon to Tempe by tram, plane, bus (Greyhound), car, or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Tram, fly
best- Take the tram from El Cajon Station to Old Town Stationtram
- Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Phoenix (PHX)plane SAN - PHX
4h 3m$124–1,317Bus (Greyhound)
cheapest- Take the bus from El Cajon Transit Center to Phoenix Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0851S
7h 45m$58–105Drive 340.2 mi
- Drive from El Cajon to Tempecar 340.2 mi
5h 50m$63–90Bus via El Centro
- Take the bus from El Cajon Transit Center to El Centro Bus Stopbus Greyhound US0851S
- Take the bus from El Centro Bus Stop to Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport/44th Street Sky Train Stationbus FlixBus 2054
8h 51m$58–96
El Cajon to Tempe by bus and tram (Greyhound)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from El Cajon to Tempe is to bus via El Centro which costs $55 - $100 and takes 8h 51m.
The fastest way to get from El Cajon to Tempe is to tram and fly which takes 4h 3m and costs $120 - $1,400.
No, there is no direct bus from El Cajon to Tempe station. However, there are services departing from El Cajon Transit Center and arriving at Phoenix Bus Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 45m.
The distance between El Cajon and Tempe is 335 miles. The road distance is 342.2 miles.
The best way to get from El Cajon to Tempe without a car is to bus which takes 7h 45m and costs $55 - $110.
It takes approximately 4h 3m to get from El Cajon to Tempe, including transfers.
El Cajon to Tempe bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from El Cajon Transit Center station.
El Cajon to Tempe bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Phoenix Bus Station.
Yes, the driving distance between El Cajon to Tempe is 342 miles. It takes approximately 5h 50m to drive from El Cajon to Tempe.
There are 3022+ hotels available in Tempe.
What companies run services between El Cajon, CA, USA and Tempe, AZ, USA?
Greyhound USA operates a bus from El Cajon Transit Center to Phoenix Bus Station once daily. Tickets cost $55–110 and the journey takes 7h.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from San Diego International Airport to Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 26m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–290
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from San Diego International Airport to Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–290
- Website
- alaskaair.com
Flights from San Diego International Airport to Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160–240
- Website
- flyfrontier.com
Flights from San Diego International Airport to Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–370
- 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
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Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from El Cajon Transit Center to Phoenix Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $55–110
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from El Cajon Transit Center to El Centro Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $15–30
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from El Centro Bus Stop to Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport/44th Street Sky Train Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 24m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $40–65
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
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