Rome2Rio

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

Find Transport to El Cajon

See all options

There are 6 ways to get from Northridge to El Cajon by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, train, plane, or tram

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

  1. Train (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the train from Northridge to San Diego Old Town Transportation Centertrain train Pacific Surfliner
    4h 41m
    $39–101

  2. Line 240 bus, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Reseda / Parthenia to Universal / Studio City Stationbus bus 240
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to San Diego Greyhound Bus Stopbus bus Greyhound US0901 / ...
    6h 10m
    $23–49

  3. Drive  150 mi

    1. Drive from Northridge to El Cajoncar car 150 mi
    2h 44m
    $28–40

  4. Train to Los Angeles International Airport, fly, tram

    1. Take the train from Northridge to L.A. Union Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane LAX - SAN
    3. Take the tram from Santa Fe Depot to El Cajon Stationtram tram
    5h 7m
    $169–493

  5. Train via Los Angeles (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Los Angeles to San Diego Old Town Transportation Centertrain train Pacific Surfliner
    5h 16m
    $40–100

  6. Fly from Burbank Bob Hope Airport

    1. Fly from Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane BUR - SAN
    6h 17m
    $311–579

Northridge to El Cajon by train and tram (Amtrak)

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration4h 41mAverage Duration
Ticket$39Cheapest Price
See schedules

Comparing Your Travel Options

Map of how to get from Northridge to El Cajon.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 163.8 mi
  • Duration: 4h 41m

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

Amtrak operates a train from Northridge to San Diego Old Town Transportation Center twice daily. Tickets cost $35–90 and the journey takes 3h 53m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Reseda / Parthenia to El Cajon Station via Universal / Studio City Station, Universal / Studio City Station, Union Station - Metro B & D Lines, Los Angeles Union Station, San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop, and Old Town Station in around 6h 10m.

Airlines
Train operators
Bus operators

Want to know more about travelling around United States

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.

Related travel guides

Need to know: Greyhound

Read the travel guideNeed to know: Greyhound

Booking & Getting There