There are 4 ways to get from Hemet to El Cajon by bus, shuttle, tram, train (Amtrak), car, or bus (Flixbus)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Line 28 bus, shuttle, bus, tram
best- Take the bus from Florida + Alessandro to Fourth + G Streetbus 28
- Take a shuttle bus from Perris, CA - 511 E 4th St to Escondido, CA - 796 W Valley PKWY
- Take the bus from Escondido Transit Center to Broadway & Park Blbus 235
- Take the tram from City College Station to El Cajon Stationtram
5h 4m$24–51Line 79 bus, bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Florida + Gilmore to Promenade Mallbus 79
- Take the bus from Temecula Bus Stop to San Diegobus FlixBus 2015
5h 39m$12–36Train
- Take the train from Perris - Downtown to Fullertontrain 91-PV Line
- Take the train from Fullerton Amtrak Station to San Diego Old Town Transportation Centertrain Pacific Surfliner
7h 1m$42–96Drive 84.5 mi
- Drive from Hemet to El Cajoncar 84.5 mi
1h 35m$16–23
Hemet to El Cajon by bus, shuttle, and tram
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Hemet to El Cajon is to drive which costs $15 - $23 and takes 1h 35m.
The fastest way to get from Hemet to El Cajon is to drive which takes 1h 35m and costs $15 - $23.
No, there is no direct bus from Hemet to El Cajon. However, there are services departing from Florida + Gilmore and arriving at San Diego via Promenade Mall and Temecula Bus Stop. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 39m.
No, there is no direct train from Hemet to El Cajon station. However, there are services departing from Perris - Downtown and arriving at El Cajon Station via Fullerton Amtrak Station and Old Town Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 1m.
The distance between Hemet and El Cajon is 125 miles. The road distance is 85 miles.
The best way to get from Hemet to El Cajon without a car is to line 28 bus and shuttle and bus and tram which takes 5h 4m and costs $24 - $55.
It takes approximately 5h 4m to get from Hemet to El Cajon, including transfers.
Hemet to El Cajon bus services, operated by Riverside Transit Agency, depart from Florida + Gilmore station.
Hemet to El Cajon train services, operated by Metrolink Trains, depart from Perris - Downtown station.
The best way to get from Hemet to El Cajon is to train which takes 7h 1m and costs $40 - $100. Alternatively, you can line 79 bus and bus, which costs $12 - $40 and takes 5h 39m.
What companies run services between Hemet, CA, USA and El Cajon, CA, USA?
You can take a bus from Florida + Gilmore to El Cajon Station via Perris Transit Center, Perris - Downtown, Fullerton, Fullerton Amtrak Station, San Diego Old Town Transportation Center, and Old Town Station in around 7h 1m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Florida + Gilmore to El Cajon Station via Promenade Mall, Moreno + Front, Temecula Bus Stop, San Diego, and Old Town Station in around 5h 39m.
- Phone
- +1 619-557-4555
- Website
- sdmts.com
Tram from City College Station to El Cajon Station
- Ave. Duration
- 46 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
- Phone
- (800) 371-LINK (5465)
- Website
- metrolinktrains.com
Train from Perris - Downtown to Fullerton
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $9–14
- Website
- https://metrolinktrains.com
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 (951) 565-5002
- Website
- riversidetransit.com
Bus from Florida + Alessandro to Fourth + G Street
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1–2
- Website
- http://www.riversidetransit.com
- Children 46" tall and under
- $1–2
- Seniors 60+, Disabled, Medicare
- $1–2
- Adults and children over 46" tall
- $1–2
Bus from Florida + Gilmore to Promenade Mall
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $1–3
- Website
- http://www.riversidetransit.com
- Children 46" tall and under
- $1–2
- Seniors 60+, Disabled, Medicare
- $1–2
- Adults and children over 46" tall
- $1–3
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- Website
- crossborderxpress.com
Shuttle from Perris, CA - 511 E 4th St to Escondido, CA - 796 W Valley PKWY
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $20–29
- Schedules at
- crossborderxpress.com
- Phone
- +1 619-557-4555
- Website
- sdmts.com
Bus from Escondido Transit Center to Broadway & Park Bl
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–5
- Website
- https://www.sdmts.com
- Schedules at
- https://www.sdmts.com/getting-around/departures-and-schedules
- One Way - Adult/Youth
- $2–5
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from Temecula Bus Stop to San Diego
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $9–17
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
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More Questions & Answers
Hemet to El Cajon bus services, operated by Riverside Transit Agency, arrive at Promenade Mall station.
Hemet to El Cajon train services, operated by Metrolink Trains, arrive at Fullerton station.
Yes, the driving distance between Hemet to El Cajon is 85 miles. It takes approximately 1h 35m to drive from Hemet to El Cajon.
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