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$49–97Drive 100.8 mi
cheapest- Drive from Garden Grove to El Cajoncar 100.8 mi
1h 47m$18–26Bus, tram
- Take the bus from Santa Ana to San Diegobus Los Angeles
- Take the tram from 12th & Imperial Station to El Cajon Stationtram Orange
4h 2m$21–43Bus
- Take the bus from Anaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal Center to San Diego Greyhound Bus Stopbus Greyhound US0901 / ...
4h 19m$18–31
Garden Grove to El Cajon by bus, train, and tram
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Garden Grove to El Cajon is to drive which costs $17 - $26 and takes 1h 47m.
The fastest way to get from Garden Grove to El Cajon is to drive which takes 1h 47m and costs $17 - $26.
No, there is no direct bus from Garden Grove to El Cajon. However, there are services departing from Katella-Harbor and arriving at El Cajon Transit Center via Anaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal Center and San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 19m.
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 $45 - $100.
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 USA, depart from Anaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal Center 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 USA, arrive at San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop station.
What companies run services between Garden Grove, CA, USA and El Cajon, CA, USA?
Greyhound USA operates a bus from Anaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal Center to San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop every 4 hours. Tickets cost $16–25 and the journey takes 1h 45m. Flixbus USA also services this route 4 times a day.
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Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Santa Ana to San Diego Old Town Transportation Center
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 51m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $45–80
- Website
- Amtrak
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- Phone
- +1 619-557-4555
- Website
- MTS
Tram from Old Town Station to El Cajon Station
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–15
- Website
- MTS
- Schedules at
- MTS Schedules
Tram from 12th & Imperial Station to El Cajon Station
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–15
- Website
- MTS
- Schedules at
- MTS Schedules
- Phone
- +1-800-231-2222
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound Mexico
Bus from Santa Ana to San Diego
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $17–26
- Schedules at
- Greyhound Mexico
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Anaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal Center to San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $16–25
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Anaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal Center to San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $14–22
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
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Booking & Getting There
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.
There are 1276+ hotels available in El Cajon.