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How to get fromNew York to El Cajonby plane, bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, train, or bus

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There are 10 ways to get from New York to El Cajon by plane, bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, train, or bus

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  1. Fly Newark Liberty International Airport to San Diego International Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane EWR - SAN
    8h 52m
    $386–949

  2. Train to Philadelphia International Airport, fly to San Diego International Airport

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to 30th Street Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane PHL - SAN
    10h 31m
    $167–1,080

  3. Bus (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Phoenix Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Phoenix Bus Station to El Cajon Transit Centerbus bus
    2d 14h
    $515–766

  4. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Fullerton Amtrak Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Fullerton Amtrak Station to San Diego Old Town Transportation Centertrain train
    2d 19h
    $1,787–2,813

  5. Drive  2,725.4 mi

    1. Drive from New York to El Cajoncar car 2,725.4 mi
    45h 17m
    $498–719

  6. Fly John F. Kennedy International Airport to San Diego International Airport

    1. Fly from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane JFK - SAN
    9h 4m
    $208–1,138

  7. Fly Laguardia Airport to San Diego International Airport

    1. Fly from Laguardia Airport (LGA) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane LGA - SAN
    11h 1m
    $220–931

  8. Fly Newark Liberty International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane EWR - LAX
    2. Take the bus from LAX Terminal 3 Shared Rides Stop to San Diegobus bus
    11h 32m
    $259–754

  9. Fly John F. Kennedy International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane JFK - LAX
    2. Take the bus from LAX Terminal 3 Shared Rides Stop to San Diegobus bus
    11h 57m
    $251–693

  10. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from St. Louis to Yuma Amtraktrain train
    3. Take the bus from Yuma County Area Transit to El Cajon Transit Centerbus bus
    3d 11h
    $1,416–2,218

New York to El Cajon by bus (Greyhound)

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration2d 14hAverage Duration
Ticket$515Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,458.5 mi
  • Duration: 8h 52m

What companies run services between New York, NY, USA and El Cajon, CA, USA?

Alaska Airlines, Inc., United Airlines, and American Airlines fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to San Diego International Airport (SAN) every 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to El Cajon Transit Center via St Louis Bus Station and Phoenix Bus Station in around 2d 14h.

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