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How to get fromEl Cajon to Zion National parkby bus, shuttle, train, taxi, car, plane, or tram

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There are 9 ways to get from El Cajon to Zion National park by bus, shuttle, train, taxi, car, plane, or tram

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  1. Bus, shuttle via St. George

    best
    1. Take the bus from El Cajon Transit Center to San Ysidro Bus Terminalbus bus
    2. Take the bus from San Ysidro, CA to Las Vegasbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Las Vegas to St. Georgebus bus
    4. Take a shuttle bus from St. George, UT-1275 East Red Hills Parkway to Springdale, UT-Zion-Springdale Visitor Centershuttle bus
    14h 53m
    $147–225

  2. Drive 489.7 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from El Cajon to Zion National parkcar car 489.7 mi
    8h 10m
    $90–130

  3. Train, bus, taxi

    1. Take the train from San Diego Old Town Transportation Center to Fullerton Amtrak Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Kingman Stationtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Kingman, AZ to Las Vegasbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Las Vegas to St. Georgebus bus
    5. Take the taxi from St. George to Zion National parktaxi taxi
    17h 49m
    $332–595

  4. Fly San Diego International Airport to St. George Regional, shuttle

    1. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to St. George Regional (SGU)plane plane SAN - SGU
    2. Take a shuttle bus from St. George, UT-1275 East Red Hills Parkway to Springdale, UT-Zion-Springdale Visitor Centershuttle bus
    9h 6m
    $114–420

  5. Bus, shuttle

    1. Take the bus from San Diego to Las Vegas Stripbus bus FlixBus 2037
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Treasure Island Hotel and Casino to Cable Mtn Lodge, Springdale, UTshuttle bus Las Vegas
    21h 22m
    $162–220

  6. Fly San Diego International Airport to Cedar City Regional Airport, shuttle

    1. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Cedar City Regional Airport (CDC)plane plane SAN - CDC
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Cedar City - Iron County Taxi to St. George, UT-1275 East Red Hills Parkwayshuttle bus
    3. Take a shuttle bus from St. George, UT-1275 East Red Hills Parkway to Springdale, UT-Zion-Springdale Visitor Centershuttle bus
    10h 5m
    $146–502

  7. Fly San Diego International Airport to Harry Reid International Airport, shuttle, bus

    1. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Harry Reid International Airport (LAS)plane plane SAN - LAS
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Harry Reid International to Mesquite, NV - Eureka Casinoshuttle bus
    3. Take the bus from Mesquite, NV to St. Georgebus bus
    4. Take a shuttle bus from St. George, UT-1275 East Red Hills Parkway to Springdale, UT-Zion-Springdale Visitor Centershuttle bus
    9h 22m
    $178–700

  8. Bus to Los Angeles International Airport, fly to St. George Regional, shuttle

    1. Take the bus from San Diego to LAX Terminal 3 Shared Rides Stopbus bus
    2. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to St. George Regional (SGU)plane plane LAX - SGU
    3. Take a shuttle bus from St. George, UT-1275 East Red Hills Parkway to Springdale, UT-Zion-Springdale Visitor Centershuttle bus
    10h 18m
    $154–490

  9. Tram, line 101 bus to Mcclellan–Palomar Airport, fly to St. George Regional, shuttle

    1. Take the tram from El Cajon Station to Civic Center Stationtram tram
    2. Take the tram from Civic Center Station to UCSD Central Campus Stationtram tram
    3. Take the bus from Gilman Dr & Myers Dr to Encinitas Station Stall 3bus bus
    4. Fly from Mcclellan–Palomar Airport (CLD) to St. George Regional (SGU)plane plane CLD - SGU
    5. Take a shuttle bus from St. George, UT-1275 East Red Hills Parkway to Springdale, UT-Zion-Springdale Visitor Centershuttle bus
    12h 7m
    $124–475

San Diego International Airport (SAN) to St. George Regional (SGU) flights

Calendar36Weekly Planes
Duration4h 52mAverage Duration
Ticket$61Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from El Cajon to Zion National park.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 618.4 mi
  • Duration: 14h 53m

What companies run services between El Cajon, CA, USA and Zion National park, UT, USA?

There is no direct connection from El Cajon to Zion National park. However, you can take the bus to San Ysidro Bus Terminal, walk to San Ysidro, CA, take the bus to Las Vegas, take the bus to St. George, walk to St. George, UT-1275 East Red Hills Parkway, take the shuttle to Springdale, UT-Zion-Springdale Visitor Center, then walk to Zion National park. Alternatively, you can take the vehicle to Old Town Station, walk to San Diego Old Town Transportation Center, take the train to Fullerton Amtrak Station, take the train to Kingman Station, walk to Kingman, AZ, take the bus to Las Vegas, take the bus to St. George, then take the taxi to Zion National park.

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