There are 9 ways to get from Modesto to El Cajon by bus, plane, train, car, subway, tram, or bus (Greyhound)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus to Oakland International Airport, fly
best- Take the bus from Bay C - Modesto Transit Center - 2nd exi to BART Dublin Stationbus
- Fly from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane OAK - SAN
6h 24m$77–301Bus via Los Angeles
cheapest- Take the bus from Modesto to Huntington Parkbus
- Take the bus from Pacific / Florence to Artesia Stationbus 60
- Take the bus from Long Beach Bus Station to San Diegobus
12h 39m$65–108Bus, train
- Take the bus from Modesto Bus Stop to Fresno Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Fresno Bus Station to Los Angeles Downtownbus
- Take the train from Los Angeles to San Diego Old Town Transportation Centertrain
12h 7m$77–163Drive 438 mi
- Drive from Modesto to El Cajoncar 438 mi
7h 26m$80–116Bus, BART to San Francisco International Airport, fly
- Take the bus from Bay C - Modesto Transit Center - 2nd exi to BART Dublin Stationbus
- Take the subway from Dublin / Pleasanton to Daly Citysubway
- Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane SFO - SAN
7h 9m$82–274Line 70 bus, train to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, fly, tram
- Take the bus from Bay C - Modesto Transit Center - 2nd exi to ACE Lathrop Stationbus
- Take the train from Lathrop/Manteca Station to Santa Clara Stationtrain
- Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane SJC - SAN
- Take the tram from Santa Fe Depot to El Cajon Stationtram
7h 38m$91–521Bus to Fresno Yosemite International Airport, fly
- Take the bus from Modesto Bus Stop to Fresno Bus Stationbus
- Fly from Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane FAT - SAN
7h 8m$100–295Bus to Sacramento International Airport, fly
- Take the bus from Modesto Bus Stop to Sacramento Bus Stationbus
- Fly from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane SMF - SAN
7h 19m$112–317Bus (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Modesto Bus Stop to San Diego Greyhound Bus Stopbus Greyhound US0831
13h 8m$75–128
Modesto to El Cajon by bus, foot, train, and tram
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Modesto to El Cajon is to bus via Los Angeles which costs $65 - $110 and takes 12h 39m.
The fastest way to get from Modesto to El Cajon is to bus and fly which takes 6h 24m and costs $75 - $310.
No, there is no direct bus from Modesto to El Cajon. However, there are services departing from Modesto and arriving at San Diego via Pacific / Florence, Artesia Station Bay 3 and Long Beach Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 39m.
The distance between Modesto and El Cajon is 551 miles. The road distance is 440.5 miles.
The best way to get from Modesto to El Cajon without a car is to bus and train which takes 12h 7m and costs $75 - $170.
It takes approximately 6h 24m to get from Modesto to El Cajon, including transfers.
Modesto to El Cajon bus services, operated by Tufesa, depart from Modesto station.
Modesto to El Cajon bus services, operated by Tufesa, arrive at Huntington Park station.
Yes, the driving distance between Modesto to El Cajon is 441 miles. It takes approximately 7h 26m to drive from Modesto to El Cajon.
There are 1285+ hotels available in El Cajon.
What companies run services between Modesto, CA, USA and El Cajon, CA, USA?
You can take a bus from Modesto to El Cajon Station via Huntington Park, Pacific / Florence, Artesia Station Bay 3, Long Beach Blvd & 16th SW, Long Beach Bus Station, San Diego, and 12th & Imperial Station in around 12h 39m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Oakland International Airport to San Diego International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–280
Flights from San Francisco International Airport to San Diego International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 36m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–240
Flights from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to San Diego International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–270
Flights from Fresno Yosemite International Airport to San Diego International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–240
Flights from Sacramento International Airport to San Diego International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–280
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Los Angeles to San Diego Old Town Transportation Center
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 42m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $30–75
- Website
- Amtrak
- Website
- StanRTA
Bus from Bay C - Modesto Transit Center - 2nd exi to BART Dublin Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $2
- Website
- StanRTA
- One Day Pass
- $2
Bus from Bay C - Modesto Transit Center - 2nd exi to BART Dublin Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $2
- Website
- StanRTA
- One Day Pass
- $2
Bus from Bay C - Modesto Transit Center - 2nd exi to ACE Lathrop Station
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $2
- Website
- StanRTA
- One Day Pass
- $2
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