There are 5 ways to get from El Cajon to West Hollywood by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, tram, plane, subway, bus, or bus (Flixbus)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from San Diego Old Town Transportation Center to Los Angelestrain Pacific Surfliner
5h 13m$40–104Bus, line 4 bus
cheapest- Take the bus from San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop to Los Angeles Union Stationbus Greyhound US0831
- Take the bus from Broadway / 7th to Santa Monica / Fairfaxbus 4
5h 25m$22–45Drive 134.2 mi
- Drive from El Cajon to West Hollywoodcar 134.2 mi
2h 24m$25–36Tram, fly, subway, line 4 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 subway from Union Station - Metro B & D Lines to Vermont / Santa Monica Stationsubway
- Take the bus from Santa Monica / Vermont to Santa Monica / Fairfaxbus
4h 52m$172–682Bus (Flixbus)
- Take the bus from San Diego to Los Angeles Downtownbus FlixBus 2006 / ...
6h 28m$24–54
El Cajon to West Hollywood by tram, train, subway, and bus (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from El Cajon to West Hollywood is to bus and line 4 bus which costs $22 - $45 and takes 5h 25m.
The fastest way to get from El Cajon to West Hollywood is to drive which takes 2h 24m and costs $24 - $40.
No, there is no direct bus from El Cajon to West Hollywood. However, there are services departing from El Cajon Transit Center and arriving at Santa Monica / Fairfax via San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop, Patsaouras Transit Plaza at Union Station and Broadway / 7th. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 25m.
No, there is no direct train from El Cajon station to West Hollywood station. However, there are services departing from El Cajon Station and arriving at Vermont / Santa Monica Station via San Diego Old Town Transportation Center and Union Station - Metro B & D Lines. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 13m.
The distance between El Cajon and West Hollywood is 151 miles. The road distance is 135 miles.
The best way to get from El Cajon to West Hollywood without a car is to train which takes 5h 13m and costs $40 - $110.
It takes approximately 5h 13m to get from El Cajon to West Hollywood, including transfers.
El Cajon to West Hollywood bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop station.
El Cajon to West Hollywood train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from San Diego Old Town Transportation Center station.
The best way to get from El Cajon to West Hollywood is to train which takes 5h 13m and costs $40 - $110. Alternatively, you can bus and line 4 bus, which costs $22 - $45 and takes 5h 25m.
What companies run services between El Cajon, CA, USA and West Hollywood, CA, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from San Diego Old Town Transportation Center to Los Angeles hourly. Tickets cost $35–85 and the journey takes 2h 47m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from El Cajon Transit Center to Santa Monica / Fairfax via San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop, Patsaouras Transit Plaza at Union Station, Spring St & 7th St, and Broadway / 7th in around 5h 25m.
- 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
- $35–85
- 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
- Phone
- +1-323-466-3876
- [email protected]
- Website
- metro.net
Subway from Union Station - Metro B & D Lines to Vermont / Santa Monica Station
- Ave. Duration
- 14 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2
- Website
- https://www.metro.net
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/
- Phone
- +1-323-466-3876
- [email protected]
- Website
- metro.net
Bus from Broadway / 7th to Santa Monica / Fairfax
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1–2
- Website
- https://www.metro.net
Bus from Santa Monica / Vermont to Santa Monica / Fairfax
- Ave. Duration
- 27 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1–2
- Website
- https://www.metro.net
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from San Diego to Los Angeles Downtown
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $20–35
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
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More Questions & Answers
El Cajon to West Hollywood bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Los Angeles Union Station.
El Cajon to West Hollywood train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Los Angeles station.
Yes, the driving distance between El Cajon to West Hollywood is 135 miles. It takes approximately 2h 24m to drive from El Cajon to West Hollywood.
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