There are 4 ways to get from Garden Grove to El Cajon by train, tram, bus, car, or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train, tram
best- Take the train from Santa Ana to San Diego Old Town Transportation Centertrain Pacific Surfliner
- Take the tram from Old Town Station to El Cajon Stationtram Green
4h 1m$33–77Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Santa Ana Bus Stop to San Diego Greyhound Bus Stopbus Greyhound US0831
4h 32m$17–33Bus, tram
- Take the bus from Santa Ana Bus Stop to San Diegobus FlixBus 2017
- Take the tram from Seaport Village Station to El Cajon Stationtram Green
4h 11m$18–41Drive 100.8 mi
- Drive from Garden Grove to El Cajoncar 100.8 mi
1h 47m$19–27
Garden Grove to El Cajon by bus, train, and tram
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Garden Grove to El Cajon is to bus which costs $17 - $35 and takes 4h 32m.
The fastest way to get from Garden Grove to El Cajon is to drive which takes 1h 47m and costs $18 - $27.
No, there is no direct bus from Garden Grove to El Cajon. However, there are services departing from Westminster-Euclid and arriving at El Cajon Transit Center via Santa Ana Bus Stop and San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 32m.
No, there is no direct train from Garden Grove to El Cajon station. However, there are services departing from Santa Ana and arriving at El Cajon Station via Old Town Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 1m.
The distance between Garden Grove and El Cajon is 111 miles. The road distance is 101.3 miles.
The best way to get from Garden Grove to El Cajon without a car is to train and tram which takes 4h 1m and costs $30 - $80.
It takes approximately 4h 1m to get from Garden Grove to El Cajon, including transfers.
Garden Grove to El Cajon bus services, operated by Greyhound-us, depart from Santa Ana Bus Stop station.
Garden Grove to El Cajon train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Santa Ana station.
Garden Grove to El Cajon bus services, operated by Greyhound-us, arrive at San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop station.
What companies run services between Garden Grove, CA, USA and El Cajon, CA, USA?
Greyhound-us operates a bus from Santa Ana Bus Stop to San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop twice daily, and the journey takes 1h 45m. Three other operators also service this route.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Santa Ana to San Diego Old Town Transportation Center
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 51m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $29–60
- 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
Tram from Seaport Village Station to El Cajon Station
- Ave. Duration
- 50 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
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from Santa Ana Bus Stop to San Diego
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Bus from Santa Ana Bus Stop to San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from Santa Ana Bus Stop to San Diego
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $14–24
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Bus from Santa Ana Bus Stop to San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $14–23
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Santa Ana Bus Stop to San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Schedules at
- greyhound.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Santa Ana Bus Stop to San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $13–26
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
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More Questions & Answers
Garden Grove to El Cajon train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at San Diego Old Town Transportation Center station.
Yes, the driving distance between Garden Grove to El Cajon is 101 miles. It takes approximately 1h 47m to drive from Garden Grove to El Cajon.
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