What is the cheapest way to get from Irvine to El Cajon?

The cheapest way to get from Irvine to El Cajon is to drive which costs $16 - $24 and takes 1h 33m.

What is the fastest way to get from Irvine to El Cajon?

The fastest way to get from Irvine to El Cajon is to drive which takes 1h 33m and costs $16 - $24.

Is there a direct bus between Irvine and El Cajon?

No, there is no direct bus from Irvine to El Cajon. However, there are services departing from Main-Harvard 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 5h.

Is there a direct train between Irvine and El Cajon?

No, there is no direct train from Irvine to El Cajon station. However, there are services departing from Tustin and arriving at El Cajon Station via Irvine and Old Town Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 30m.

How far is it from Irvine to El Cajon?

The distance between Irvine and El Cajon is 101 miles. The road distance is 90 miles.

How do I travel from Irvine to El Cajon without a car?

The best way to get from Irvine to El Cajon without a car is to train and tram which takes 3h 30m and costs $45 - $95.

How long does it take to get from Irvine to El Cajon?

It takes approximately 3h 30m to get from Irvine to El Cajon, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Irvine to El Cajon bus from?

Irvine to El Cajon bus services, operated by OCTA, depart from Main-Harvard station.

Where do I catch the Irvine to El Cajon train from?

Irvine to El Cajon train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Irvine station.

Where does the Irvine to El Cajon bus arrive?

Irvine to El Cajon bus services, operated by OCTA, arrive at Artic - Dock 4 station.

Where does the Irvine to El Cajon train arrive?

Irvine to El Cajon train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at San Diego Old Town Transportation Center station.

Can I drive from Irvine to El Cajon?

Yes, the driving distance between Irvine to El Cajon is 90 miles. It takes approximately 1h 33m to drive from Irvine to El Cajon.

Where can I stay near El Cajon?

There are 1114+ hotels available in El Cajon.

Irvine to El Cajon - 3 ways to travel via train, tram, line 53 bus, bus

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There are 3 ways to get from Irvine to El Cajon by train, tram, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), or car

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Train, tram
best
1. Take the train from Irvine to San Diego Old Town Transportation Centertrain Pacific Surfliner
2. Take the tram from Old Town Station to El Cajon Stationtram Green
3h 30m
$48–93
Line 53 bus, bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Main-Harvard to Artic - Dock 4bus 53
2. Take the bus from Anaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal Center to San Diego Greyhound Bus Stopbus Greyhound US0901 / ...
5h
$17–30
Drive 89.5 mi
1. Drive from Irvine to El Cajoncar 89.5 mi
1h 33m
$17–24

Irvine to El Cajon by train and tram

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3h 30mAverage Duration

$48Cheapest Price

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Distance: 100.4 mi
Duration: 3h 30m

What companies run services between Irvine, CA, USA and El Cajon, CA, USA?

You can take a bus from Main-Harvard to El Cajon Transit Center via Artic - Dock 4, Anaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal Center, and San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop in around 5h.

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