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How to get fromFort Lauderdale to El Cajonby plane, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, train, taxi, or bus

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There are 8 ways to get from Fort Lauderdale to El Cajon by plane, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, train, taxi, or bus

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  1. Fly Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport to San Diego International Airport

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    1. Fly from Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport (FLL) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane FLL - SAN
    8h 36m
    $296–1,223

  2. Train to Miami International Airport, fly to San Diego International Airport

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    1. Take the train from Fort Lauderdale Station to Miami Airport Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Miami International Airport (MIA) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane MIA - SAN
    8h 45m
    $148–506

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Ft Lauderdale Broward Park & Ride to Atlanta Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Dallas Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Dallas Bus Station to Phoenix Bus Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Phoenix Bus Station to El Cajon Transit Centerbus bus
    2d 13h
    $430–848

  4. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Fort Lauderdale Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Fullerton Amtrak Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Fullerton Amtrak Station to San Diego Old Town Transportation Centertrain train
    3d 21h
    $1,392–2,925

  5. Drive 2,593.6 mi

    1. Drive from Fort Lauderdale to El Cajoncar car 2,593.6 mi
    41h 25m
    $474–684

  6. Fly Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport to Mcclellan–Palomar Airport, taxi

    1. Fly from Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport (FLL) to Mcclellan–Palomar Airport (CLD)plane plane FLL - CLD
    2. Take the taxi from Carlsbad-Airport-CLD to El Cajontaxi taxi
    9h 59m
    $352–913

  7. Fly Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport (FLL) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane FLL - LAX
    2. Take the bus from LAX Terminal 3 Shared Rides Stop to San Diegobus bus
    11h 5m
    $459–1,728

  8. Train to Miami International Airport, fly to Los Angeles International Airport, bus

    1. Take the train from Fort Lauderdale Station to Miami Airport Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Miami International Airport (MIA) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane MIA - LAX
    3. Take the bus from LAX Terminal 3 Shared Rides Stop to San Diegobus bus
    11h 39m
    $251–981

Fort Lauderdale to El Cajon by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration2d 13hAverage Duration
Ticket$430Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,294.9 mi
  • Duration: 8h 36m

What companies run services between Fort Lauderdale, FL, USA and El Cajon, CA, USA?

Alaska Airlines, Inc., Southwest Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport (FLL) to San Diego International Airport (SAN) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Ft Lauderdale Broward Park & Ride to El Cajon Transit Center via Atlanta Bus Station, Dallas Bus Station, and Phoenix Bus Station in around 2d 13h.

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