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How to get fromLong Beach to El Cajonby bus (Flixbus), bus, train, tram, car, plane, or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus)

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There are 5 ways to get from Long Beach to El Cajon by bus (Flixbus), bus, train, tram, car, plane, or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus)

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  1. Bus (Flixbus)

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    1. Take the bus from Long Beach Downtown Transit Gallery to San Diegobus bus FlixBus 2006
    3h 38m
    $19–41

  2. Bus, train, tram

    1. Take the bus from Long Beach Downtown Transit Gallery to Santa Ana Bus Stopbus bus
    2. Take the train from Santa Ana to San Diego Old Town Transportation Centertrain train
    3. Take the tram from Old Town Station to El Cajon Stationtram tram
    4h 19m
    $50–95

  3. Drive  111.5 mi

    1. Drive from Long Beach to El Cajoncar car 111.5 mi
    2h 3m
    $20–28

  4. Tram, fly

    1. Take the tram from Downtown Long Beach Station to Willowbrook - Rosa Parks Station - Metro A-Linetram tram
    2. Take the tram from Willowbrook - Rosa Parks Station - Metro C-Line to LAX / Metro Transit Centertram tram
    3. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane LAX - SAN
    4. Take the tram from Santa Fe Depot to El Cajon Stationtram tram
    4h 43m
    $148–486

  5. Bus via Long Beach Bus Station

    1. Take the bus from Long Beach Bus Station to San Diego Greyhound Bus Stopbus bus Greyhound US0831
    4h 10m
    $20–34

Long Beach to El Cajon by bus and tram (Flixbus)

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration3h 38mAverage Duration
Ticket$19Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 123.8 mi
  • Duration: 3h 38m

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

Flixbus USA operates a bus from Long Beach Downtown Transit Gallery to San Diego twice daily. Tickets cost $17–26 and the journey takes 2h 50m.

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