There are 6 ways to get from North Hollywood to El Cajon by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, plane, bus, subway, or tram
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Los Angeles to San Diego Old Town Transportation Centertrain Pacific Surfliner
4h 59m$44–102Bus (Greyhound)
cheapest- Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to San Diego Greyhound Bus Stopbus Greyhound US0831
5h 52m$24–57Drive 138.8 mi
- Drive from North Hollywood to El Cajoncar 138.8 mi
2h 28m$26–37Fly from Burbank Bob Hope Airport
- Fly from Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane BUR - SAN
4h 42m$270–654Bus via LAX Tom Bradley International Terminal
- Take the bus from LAX Terminal 3 Shared Rides Stop to San Diegobus reLAXsan
6h 28m$66–130Subway to Los Angeles International Airport, fly, tram
- Take the subway from North Hollywood Station to Union Station - Metro B & D Linessubway
- Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane LAX - SAN
- Take the tram from Santa Fe Depot to El Cajon Stationtram
4h 55m$173–685
North Hollywood to El Cajon by subway, train, and tram (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from North Hollywood to El Cajon is to drive which costs $25 - $40 and takes 2h 28m.
The fastest way to get from North Hollywood to El Cajon is to drive which takes 2h 28m and costs $25 - $40.
No, there is no direct bus from North Hollywood station to El Cajon. However, there are services departing from Los Angeles Union Station and arriving at San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 52m.
No, there is no direct train from North Hollywood station to El Cajon station. However, there are services departing from North Hollywood Station and arriving at El Cajon Station via Los Angeles and Old Town Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 59m.
The distance between North Hollywood and El Cajon is 155 miles. The road distance is 139.7 miles.
The best way to get from North Hollywood to El Cajon without a car is to train which takes 4h 59m and costs $40 - $110.
It takes approximately 4h 59m to get from North Hollywood to El Cajon, including transfers.
North Hollywood to El Cajon bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Los Angeles Union Station.
North Hollywood to El Cajon train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Los Angeles station.
The best way to get from North Hollywood to El Cajon is to train which takes 4h 59m and costs $40 - $110. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $23 - $60 and takes 5h 52m, you could also fly, which costs $270 - $700 and takes 4h 42m.
What companies run services between North Hollywood, CA, USA and El Cajon, CA, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Los Angeles to San Diego Old Town Transportation Center hourly. Tickets cost $40–85 and the journey takes 2h 42m. Alternatively, Greyhound USA operates a bus from Los Angeles Union Station to San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop twice daily. Tickets cost $20–40 and the journey takes 3h 30m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Burbank Bob Hope Airport to San Diego International Airport via Las Vegas
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- When
- Sunday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Monday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $60–350
Flights from Burbank Bob Hope Airport to San Diego International Airport via San Jose
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 31m
- When
- Tuesday, Wednesday, Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $75–400
Flights from Burbank Bob Hope Airport to San Diego International Airport via Oakland
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 41m
- When
- Sunday, Monday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $80–410
Flights from Burbank Bob Hope Airport to San Diego International Airport via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 42m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $75–390
Flights from Burbank Bob Hope Airport to San Diego International Airport via San Francisco
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- When
- Sunday, Monday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $80–410
Flights from Burbank Bob Hope Airport to San Diego International Airport via Sacramento
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- When
- Sunday and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $85–430
Flights from Burbank Bob Hope Airport to San Diego International Airport via Reno
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 52m
- When
- Tuesday, Wednesday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $85–430
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Los Angeles International Airport to San Diego International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $30–260
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Los Angeles International Airport to San Diego International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $30–260
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Los Angeles to San Diego Old Town Transportation Center
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 42m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $40–85
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
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- Phone
- +1-323-466-3876
- [email protected]
- Website
- metro.net
Subway from North Hollywood Station to Union Station - Metro B & D Lines
- Ave. Duration
- 34 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2
- Website
- https://www.metro.net
- Phone
- +1 619-557-4555
- Website
- sdmts.com
Tram from Santa Fe Depot to El Cajon Station
- Ave. Duration
- 48 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
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Los Angeles Union Station to San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $20–40
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- (858) 430-8440
- [email protected]
- Website
- gorelaxsan.com
Bus from LAX Terminal 3 Shared Rides Stop to San Diego
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Website
- https://www.gorelaxsan.com/
- Phone
- (323)-776-5467
- [email protected]
- Website
- laxlinq.com
Bus from LAX Terminal 3 Shared Rides Stop to San Diego
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $55–110
- Website
- https://laxlinq.com/
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More Questions & Answers
North Hollywood to El Cajon bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop station.
North Hollywood to El Cajon train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at San Diego Old Town Transportation Center station.
Yes, the driving distance between North Hollywood to El Cajon is 140 miles. It takes approximately 2h 28m to drive from North Hollywood to El Cajon.
There are 1266+ hotels available in El Cajon.