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

The cheapest way to get from Fontana to El Cajon is to drive which costs $19 - $29 and takes 1h 58m.

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

The fastest way to get from Fontana to El Cajon is to drive which takes 1h 58m and costs $19 - $29.

Is there a direct bus between Fontana and El Cajon?

No, there is no direct bus from Fontana to El Cajon. However, there are services departing from Fontana and arriving at El Cajon Transit Center via Escondido Transit Center, 11th Av & Broadway and College Av & SDSU Transit Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 13m.

Is there a direct train between Fontana and El Cajon?

No, there is no direct train from Fontana to El Cajon station. However, there are services departing from Fontana and arriving at El Cajon Station via Los Angeles and Old Town Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 1m.

How far is it from Fontana to El Cajon?

The distance between Fontana and El Cajon is 141 miles. The road distance is 109.5 miles.

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

The best way to get from Fontana to El Cajon without a car is to bus via Escondido which takes 5h 13m and costs $35 - $55.

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

It takes approximately 5h 13m to get from Fontana to El Cajon, including transfers.

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

Fontana to El Cajon bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, depart from Fontana station.

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

Fontana to El Cajon train services, operated by Metrolink Trains, depart from Fontana station.

Train or bus from Fontana to El Cajon?

The best way to get from Fontana to El Cajon is to bus via Escondido which takes 5h 13m and costs $35 - $55. Alternatively, you can train via Los Angeles, which costs $50 - $120 and takes 6h 1m.

Where does the Fontana to El Cajon bus arrive?

Fontana to El Cajon bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, arrive at Escondido station.

Where does the Fontana to El Cajon train arrive?

Fontana to El Cajon train services, operated by Metrolink Trains, arrive at L.A. Union Station.

Can I drive from Fontana to El Cajon?

Yes, the driving distance between Fontana to El Cajon is 110 miles. It takes approximately 1h 58m to drive from Fontana to El Cajon.

Where can I stay near El Cajon?

There are 1152+ hotels available in El Cajon.

Fontana to El Cajon - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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

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Bus via Escondido
best
1. Take the bus from Fontana to Escondidobus Lxus 2121
2. Take the bus from Escondido Transit Center to Broadway & Park Blbus 235
5h 13m
$35–55
Drive 108.9 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Fontana to El Cajoncar 108.9 mi
1h 58m
$20–29
Train via Los Angeles
1. Take the train from Fontana to L.A. Union Stationtrain SB Line
2. Take the train from Los Angeles to San Diego Old Town Transportation Centertrain Pacific Surfliner
6h 1m
$51–113
Bus (Flixbus)
1. Take the bus from San Bernardino Downtown Transit Center to San Diegobus FlixBus 2015 / ...
5h 44m
$21–47
Train
1. Take the train from San Bernardino - Downtown to Oceansidetrain IE-OC Line
2. Take the train from Oceanside to San Diego Old Town Transportation Centertrain Pacific Surfliner
6h 51m
$29–60

Fontana to El Cajon by bus

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Distance: 140.6 mi
Duration: 5h 13m

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

You can take a bus from Fontana to El Cajon Transit Center via Escondido, Escondido Transit Center, Broadway & Park Bl, 11th Av & Broadway, SDSU Transit Center, and College Av & SDSU Transit Center in around 5h 13m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Fontana to El Cajon Station via L.A. Union Station, Los Angeles, San Diego Old Town Transportation Center, and Old Town Station in around 6h 1m.

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