There are 2 ways to get from Fullerton to El Cajon by train, tram, or car
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Fullerton to El Cajon by train and tram
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The cheapest way to get from Fullerton to El Cajon is to drive which costs $19 - $28 and takes 1h 52m.
The fastest way to get from Fullerton to El Cajon is to drive which takes 1h 52m and costs $19 - $28.
No, there is no direct train from Fullerton station to El Cajon station. However, there are services departing from Fullerton Amtrak Station and arriving at El Cajon Station via Old Town Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 59m.
The distance between Fullerton and El Cajon is 115 miles. The road distance is 104.9 miles.
The best way to get from Fullerton to El Cajon without a car is to train and tram which takes 2h 59m and costs $30 - $80.
It takes approximately 2h 59m to get from Fullerton to El Cajon, including transfers.
Fullerton to El Cajon train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Fullerton Amtrak Station.
Fullerton to El Cajon train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at San Diego Old Town Transportation Center station.
Yes, the driving distance between Fullerton to El Cajon is 105 miles. It takes approximately 1h 52m to drive from Fullerton to El Cajon.
There are 1001+ hotels available in El Cajon.
What companies run services between Fullerton, CA, USA and El Cajon, CA, USA?
There is no direct connection from Fullerton to El Cajon. However, you can take the train to San Diego Old Town Transportation Center, walk to Old Town Station, then take the vehicle to El Cajon Station. Alternatively, you can drive from Fullerton to El Cajon in around 1h 52m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Fullerton Amtrak Station to San Diego Old Town Transportation Center
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 11m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $30–65
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 619-557-4555
- Website
- sdmts.com
Tram from Old Town Station to El Cajon Station
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–15
- Website
- https://www.sdmts.com
- Schedules at
- https://www.sdmts.com/getting-around/departures-and-schedules
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