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 Santa Anita / Mildred and arriving at El Cajon Transit Center via Los Angeles Union Station, LAX Terminal 3 Shared Rides Stop and San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 51m.

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 152 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 train which takes 4h 57m and costs $45 - $110.

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

It takes approximately 4h 57m 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 Metro Los Angeles, depart from Santa Anita / Mildred 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 train which takes 4h 57m and costs $45 - $110. Alternatively, you can line 70 bus and bus, which costs $65 - $130 and takes 6h 51m.

Where does the El Monte to El Cajon bus arrive?

El Monte to El Cajon bus services, operated by Metro Los Angeles, arrive at Cesar E Chavez / Vignes 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.

Where can I stay near El Cajon?

There are 1001+ hotels available in El Cajon.

El Monte to El Cajon - 5 ways to travel via train, line 70 bus, bus, and car

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

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Train (Amtrak)
best
1. Take the train from Los Angeles to San Diego Old Town Transportation Centertrain Pacific Surfliner
4h 57m
$49–109
Drive 124.3 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from El Monte to El Cajoncar 124.3 mi
2h 12m
$23–33
Line 70 bus, bus
1. Take the bus from Santa Anita / Mildred to Cesar E Chavez / Vignesbus 70
2. Take the bus from LAX Terminal 3 Shared Rides Stop to San Diegobus reLAXsan
6h 51m
$66–130
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 37m
$163–835
Bus (Flixbus)
1. Take the bus from Los Angeles Downtown to San Diegobus FlixBus 2006 / ...
6h 52m
$24–52

El Monte to El Cajon by train, foot, and tram (Amtrak)

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Distance: 151.4 mi
Duration: 4h 57m

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

Amtrak operates a train from Los Angeles to San Diego Old Town Transportation Center hourly. Tickets cost $40–85 and the journey takes 2h 42m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Santa Anita / Mildred to El Cajon Transit Center via Cesar E Chavez / Vignes, Los Angeles Union Station, LAX Tom Bradley International Terminal, LAX Terminal 3 Shared Rides Stop, and San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop in around 6h 51m.

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