What is the cheapest way to get from El Monte to El Cajon?

The cheapest way to get from El Monte to El Cajon is to drive which costs $22 - $35 and takes 2h 12m.

What is the fastest way to get from El Monte to El Cajon?

The fastest way to get from El Monte to El Cajon is to drive which takes 2h 12m and costs $22 - $35.

Is there a direct bus between El Monte and El Cajon?

No, there is no direct bus from El Monte to El Cajon. However, there are services departing from El Monte and arriving at El Cajon Transit Center via San Ysidro Bus Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 25m.

Is there a direct train between El Monte and El Cajon?

No, there is no direct train from El Monte to El Cajon station. However, there are services departing from El Monte and arriving at El Cajon Station via Los Angeles and Old Town Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 57m.

How far is it from El Monte to El Cajon?

The distance between El Monte and El Cajon is 175 miles. The road distance is 125 miles.

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

The best way to get from El Monte to El Cajon without a car is to bus via San Ysidro which takes 4h 25m and costs $35 - $60.

How long does it take to get from El Monte to El Cajon?

It takes approximately 4h 25m to get from El Monte to El Cajon, including transfers.

Where do I catch the El Monte to El Cajon bus from?

El Monte to El Cajon bus services, operated by Limousine Express, depart from El Monte station.

Where do I catch the El Monte to El Cajon train from?

El Monte to El Cajon train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Los Angeles station.

Train or bus from El Monte to El Cajon?

The best way to get from El Monte to El Cajon is to bus via San Ysidro which takes 4h 25m and costs $35 - $60. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $35 - $100 and takes 4h 57m.

Where does the El Monte to El Cajon bus arrive?

El Monte to El Cajon bus services, operated by Limousine Express, arrive at San Ysidro station.

Where does the El Monte to El Cajon train arrive?

El Monte to El Cajon train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at San Diego Old Town Transportation Center station.

Can I drive from El Monte to El Cajon?

Yes, the driving distance between El Monte to El Cajon is 125 miles. It takes approximately 2h 12m to drive from El Monte to El Cajon.

How do I get a bus ticket from El Monte to El Cajon?

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Where can I stay near El Cajon?

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El Monte to El Cajon - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, car, plane, and tram

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

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Bus via San Ysidro
best
1. Take the bus from El Monte to San Ysidrobus Lxus 3105
2. Take the bus from San Ysidro Bus Terminal to El Cajon Transit Centerbus Greyhound US0851S
4h 25m
$39–58
Drive 124.3 mi
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1. Drive from El Monte to El Cajoncar 124.3 mi
2h 12m
$23–33
Train (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from Los Angeles to San Diego Old Town Transportation Centertrain Pacific Surfliner
4h 57m
$39–99
Bus, fly, tram
1. Take the bus from El Monte Station - Upper Level to Union Station Patsaouras Bus Plazabus
2. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane LAX - SAN
3. Take the tram from Santa Fe Depot to El Cajon Stationtram
4h 38m
$173–495
Bus (Flixbus)
1. Take the bus from Los Angeles Downtown to San Diegobus FlixBus 2006 / ...
6h 52m
$23–52

El Monte to El Cajon by bus

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Distance: 174.1 mi
Duration: 4h 25m

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

You can take a bus from El Monte to El Cajon Transit Center via San Ysidro and San Ysidro Bus Terminal in around 4h 25m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Los Angeles to San Diego Old Town Transportation Center hourly. Tickets cost $30–75 and the journey takes 2h 42m.

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