There are 3 ways to get from Mission Viejo to El Cajon by bus, train, tram, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Line 91 bus, train, tram
best- Take the bus from Cabot-La Paz to Camino Capistrano-Old Missionbus 91
- Take the train from San Juan Capistrano Amtrak Station to San Diego Old Town Transportation Centertrain
- Take the tram from Old Town Station to El Cajon Stationtram
3h 45m$25–62Drive 79.8 mi
cheapest- Drive from Mission Viejo to El Cajoncar 79.8 mi
1h 24m$15–21Bus
- Take the bus from Santa Ana Bus Stop to San Diego Greyhound Bus Stopbus Greyhound US0831
4h 29m$17–32
Mission Viejo to El Cajon by bus, train, and tram
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Mission Viejo to El Cajon is to drive which costs $14 - $21 and takes 1h 24m.
The fastest way to get from Mission Viejo to El Cajon is to drive which takes 1h 24m and costs $14 - $21.
No, there is no direct bus from Mission Viejo to El Cajon. However, there are services departing from Laguna Hills Trans Ctr Dock 5 and arriving at El Cajon Transit Center via Santa Ana Bus Stop and San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 29m.
The distance between Mission Viejo and El Cajon is 93 miles. The road distance is 80.3 miles.
The best way to get from Mission Viejo to El Cajon without a car is to line 91 bus and train and tram which takes 3h 45m and costs $25 - $65.
It takes approximately 3h 45m to get from Mission Viejo to El Cajon, including transfers.
Mission Viejo to El Cajon bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Santa Ana Bus Stop station.
Mission Viejo to El Cajon bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop station.
Yes, the driving distance between Mission Viejo to El Cajon is 80 miles. It takes approximately 1h 24m to drive from Mission Viejo to El Cajon.
There are 1267+ hotels available in El Cajon.
What companies run services between Mission Viejo, CA, USA and El Cajon, CA, USA?
Greyhound USA operates a bus from Santa Ana Bus Stop to San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop twice daily. Tickets cost $13–25 and the journey takes 1h 45m. Flixbus USA also services this route once daily.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from San Juan Capistrano Amtrak Station to San Diego Old Town Transportation Center
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $21–45
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 619-557-4555
- Website
- sdmts.com
Tram from Old Town Station to El Cajon Station
- Ave. Duration
- 39 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
- +1 714-560-6282
- Website
- octa.net
Bus from Cabot-La Paz to Camino Capistrano-Old Mission
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2
- Schedules at
- octa.net
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Santa Ana Bus Stop to San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $13–25
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from Santa Ana Bus Stop to San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $14–24
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
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