What is the cheapest way to get from Las Vegas to El Cajon?

The cheapest way to get from Las Vegas to El Cajon is to drive which costs $60 - $90 and takes 5h 33m.

What is the fastest way to get from Las Vegas to El Cajon?

The fastest way to get from Las Vegas to El Cajon is to fly and taxi which takes 3h 10m and costs $210 - $500.

Is there a direct bus between Las Vegas and El Cajon?

No, there is no direct bus from Las Vegas to El Cajon. However, there are services departing from Las Vegas and arriving at El Cajon Transit Center via San Ysidro Bus Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 55m.

How far is it from Las Vegas to El Cajon?

The distance between Las Vegas and El Cajon is 289 miles. The road distance is 335.2 miles.

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

The best way to get from Las Vegas to El Cajon without a car is to bus via San Ysidro, CA which takes 8h 55m and costs $85 - $120.

How long does it take to get from Las Vegas to El Cajon?

It takes approximately 3h 51m to get from Las Vegas to El Cajon, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Las Vegas to El Cajon bus from?

Las Vegas to El Cajon bus services, operated by Tufesa, depart from Las Vegas station.

Where does the Las Vegas to El Cajon bus arrive?

Las Vegas to El Cajon bus services, operated by Tufesa, arrive at San Ysidro, CA station.

Can I drive from Las Vegas to El Cajon?

Yes, the driving distance between Las Vegas to El Cajon is 335 miles. It takes approximately 5h 33m to drive from Las Vegas to El Cajon.

Where can I stay near El Cajon?

There are 1264+ hotels available in El Cajon.

Las Vegas to El Cajon - 8 ways to travel via train, plane, tram, bus, and car

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There are 8 ways to get from Las Vegas to El Cajon by plane, tram, bus (Greyhound), bus, train, car, taxi, bus (Flixbus), or shuttle

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Fly to San Diego International Airport, tram
best
1. Fly from Harry Reid International Airport (LAS) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane LAS - SAN
2. Take the tram from Santa Fe Depot to El Cajon Stationtram
3h 51m
$98–574
Shuttle, bus
cheapest
1. Take a shuttle bus from 1100 S Main St. - Las Vegas to Escondido, CA - 796 W Valley PKWYshuttle Las Vegas
2. Take the bus from Escondido Transit Center to Broadway & Park Blbus 235
7h 48m
$57–94
Bus via San Ysidro, CA
1. Take the bus from Las Vegas to San Ysidro, CAbus Las Vegas
2. Take the bus from San Ysidro Bus Terminal to El Cajon Transit Centerbus Greyhound US0851S
8h 55m
$87–116
Bus, train via Victorville
1. Take the bus from 129 E Fremount St to Victorville Transit Centerbus
2. Take the train from Victorville Amtrak to Fullerton Amtrak Stationtrain
3. Take the train from Fullerton Amtrak Station to San Diego Old Town Transportation Centertrain
11h 6m
$104–190
Drive 333.2 mi
1. Drive from Las Vegas to El Cajoncar 333.2 mi
5h 33m
$61–88
Fly to Mcclellan–Palomar Airport, taxi
1. Fly from Harry Reid International Airport (LAS) to Mcclellan–Palomar Airport (CLD)plane LAS - CLD
2. Take the taxi from Carlsbad-Airport-CLD to El Cajontaxi
3h 10m
$214–494
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Las Vegas to Downtown Los Angelesbus Las Vegas
2. Take the train from Los Angeles to San Diego Old Town Transportation Centertrain Pacific Surfliner
8h 57m
$106–188
Bus (Flixbus)
1. Take the bus from Las Vegas Strip to San Diegobus FlixBus 2037
11h 51m
$71–139

Las Vegas to El Cajon by bus

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8h 55mAverage Duration

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Distance: 287.8 mi
Duration: 3h 51m

What companies run services between Las Vegas, NV, USA and El Cajon, CA, USA?

You can take a bus from Las Vegas to El Cajon Transit Center via San Ysidro, CA and San Ysidro Bus Terminal in around 8h 55m.

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