What is the cheapest way to get from Orange County to El Cajon?

The cheapest way to get from Orange County to El Cajon is to bus which costs $15 - $30 and takes 3h 5m.

What is the fastest way to get from Orange County to El Cajon?

The fastest way to get from Orange County to El Cajon is to drive which takes 1h 41m and costs $17 - $26.

Is there a direct bus between Orange County and El Cajon?

No, there is no direct bus from Orange County to El Cajon. However, there are services departing from Santa Ana Bus Stop and arriving at El Cajon Transit Center via San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 5m.

Is there a direct train between Orange County and El Cajon?

No, there is no direct train from Orange County to El Cajon station. However, there are services departing from Santa Ana and arriving at El Cajon Station via Old Town Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 39m.

How far is it from Orange County to El Cajon?

The distance between Orange County and El Cajon is 105 miles. The road distance is 96.3 miles.

How do I travel from Orange County to El Cajon without a car?

The best way to get from Orange County to El Cajon without a car is to train and tram which takes 2h 39m and costs $30 - $75.

How long does it take to get from Orange County to El Cajon?

It takes approximately 2h 39m to get from Orange County to El Cajon, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Orange County to El Cajon bus from?

Orange County to El Cajon bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Santa Ana Bus Stop station.

Where do I catch the Orange County to El Cajon train from?

Orange County to El Cajon train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Santa Ana station.

Where does the Orange County to El Cajon bus arrive?

Orange County to El Cajon bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop station.

Where does the Orange County to El Cajon train arrive?

Orange County to El Cajon train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at San Diego Old Town Transportation Center station.

Can I drive from Orange County to El Cajon?

Yes, the driving distance between Orange County to El Cajon is 96 miles. It takes approximately 1h 41m to drive from Orange County to El Cajon.

How do I get a bus ticket from Orange County to El Cajon?

Book your Orange County to El Cajon bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near El Cajon?

There are 974+ hotels available in El Cajon.

Orange County to El Cajon - 4 ways to travel via train, tram, bus, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from Orange County to El Cajon by train, tram, bus, car, or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus)

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Train, tram
best
1. Take the train from Santa Ana to San Diego Old Town Transportation Centertrain Pacific Surfliner
2. Take the tram from Old Town Station to El Cajon Stationtram Green
2h 39m
$30–73
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Santa Ana Bus Stop to San Diego Greyhound Bus Stopbus Greyhound US0831
3h 5m
$15–30
Bus, tram
1. Take the bus from Santa Ana Bus Stop to San Diegobus FlixBus 2017
2. Take the tram from Seaport Village Station to El Cajon Stationtram Green
2h 44m
$16–39
Drive 95.7 mi
1. Drive from Orange County to El Cajoncar 95.7 mi
1h 41m
$18–26

Orange County to El Cajon by train and tram

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2h 39mAverage Duration

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Distance: 104.5 mi
Duration: 2h 39m

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

Greyhound USA operates a bus from Santa Ana Bus Stop to San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop 4 times a day. Tickets cost $13–25 and the journey takes 1h 45m. Flixbus USA also services this route twice daily.

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