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

The cheapest way to get from Flagstaff to El Cajon is to drive which costs $85 - $130 and takes 7h 40m.

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

The fastest way to get from Flagstaff to El Cajon is to fly which takes 4h 48m and costs $75 - $400.

Is there a direct bus between Flagstaff and El Cajon?

No, there is no direct bus from Flagstaff station to El Cajon. However, there are services departing from Flagstaff Bus Station and arriving at El Cajon Transit Center via Phoenix Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 35m.

Is there a direct train between Flagstaff and El Cajon?

No, there is no direct train from Flagstaff to El Cajon station. However, there are services departing from Flagstaff and arriving at El Cajon Station via Fullerton Amtrak Station and Old Town Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 48m.

How far is it from Flagstaff to El Cajon?

The distance between Flagstaff and El Cajon is 396 miles. The road distance is 470.7 miles.

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

The best way to get from Flagstaff to El Cajon without a car is to bus which takes 10h 35m and costs $120 - $180.

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

It takes approximately 4h 54m to get from Flagstaff to El Cajon, including transfers.

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

Flagstaff to El Cajon bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Flagstaff Bus Station.

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

Flagstaff to El Cajon train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Flagstaff station.

Train, bus or fly from Flagstaff to El Cajon?

The best way to get from Flagstaff to El Cajon is to bus which takes 10h 35m and costs $120 - $180. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $200 - $430 and takes 14h 48m, you could also fly, which costs $75 - $400 and takes 4h 48m.

Where does the Flagstaff to El Cajon bus arrive?

Flagstaff to El Cajon bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Phoenix Bus Station.

Where does the Flagstaff to El Cajon train arrive?

Flagstaff to El Cajon train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Fullerton Amtrak Station.

Can I drive from Flagstaff to El Cajon?

Yes, the driving distance between Flagstaff to El Cajon is 471 miles. It takes approximately 7h 40m to drive from Flagstaff to El Cajon.

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

Book your Flagstaff to El Cajon bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near El Cajon?

There are 1152+ hotels available in El Cajon.

Flagstaff to El Cajon - 7 ways to travel via train, plane, taxi, bus, and car

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There are 7 ways to get from Flagstaff to El Cajon by plane, taxi, bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, shuttle, or bus (Flixbus, Greyhound)

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Fly Flagstaff to Mcclellan–Palomar Airport, taxi
best
1. Fly from Flagstaff (FLG) to Mcclellan–Palomar Airport (CLD)plane FLG - CLD
2. Take the taxi from Carlsbad-Airport-CLD to El Cajontaxi
4h 54m
$239–557
Fly Flagstaff to San Diego International Airport
cheapest
1. Fly from Flagstaff (FLG) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane FLG - SAN
4h 48m
$78–397
Bus
1. Take the bus from Flagstaff Bus Station to Phoenix Bus Stationbus Greyhound US1210 / ...
2. Take the bus from Phoenix Bus Station to El Cajon Transit Centerbus Greyhound US0851S
10h 35m
$128–179
Train (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from Flagstaff to Fullerton Amtrak Stationtrain Southwest Chief
2. Take the train from Fullerton Amtrak Station to San Diego Old Town Transportation Centertrain Pacific Surfliner
14h 48m
$203–422
Drive 468 mi
1. Drive from Flagstaff to El Cajoncar 468 mi
7h 40m
$86–124
Shuttle to Phoenix, fly to San Diego International Airport
1. Take a shuttle bus from Flagstaff Amtrak to Sky Harbor International Airportshuttle
2. Fly from Phoenix (PHX) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane PHX - SAN
6h 12m
$296–1,152
Bus via El Centro
1. Take the bus from Flagstaff Train Station to Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport/44th Street Sky Train Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport/44th Street Sky Train Station to El Centro Bus Stopbus
3. Take the bus from El Centro Bus Stop to El Cajon Transit Centerbus
11h 35m
$94–159

Flagstaff to El Cajon by bus

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10h 35mAverage Duration

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Distance: 393.6 mi
Duration: 4h 54m

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

You can take a bus from Flagstaff Bus Station to El Cajon Transit Center via Phoenix Bus Station in around 10h 35m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Flagstaff to El Cajon Station via Fullerton Amtrak Station, San Diego Old Town Transportation Center, and Old Town Station in around 14h 48m.

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