What is the cheapest way to get from Palm Springs to El Cajon?

The cheapest way to get from Palm Springs to El Cajon is to drive which costs $22 - $35 and takes 2h 17m.

What is the fastest way to get from Palm Springs to El Cajon?

The fastest way to get from Palm Springs to El Cajon is to drive which takes 2h 17m and costs $22 - $35.

Is there a direct bus between Palm Springs and El Cajon?

No, there is no direct bus from Palm Springs to El Cajon. However, there are services departing from N Palm Canyon at Chino and arriving at El Cajon Transit Center via Town Center & Hahn, Indio Bus Station and El Centro Bus Stop. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 37m.

How far is it from Palm Springs to El Cajon?

The distance between Palm Springs and El Cajon is 207 miles. The road distance is 124.9 miles.

How do I travel from Palm Springs to El Cajon without a car?

The best way to get from Palm Springs to El Cajon without a car is to bus and train which takes 6h 9m and costs $60 - $130.

How long does it take to get from Palm Springs to El Cajon?

It takes approximately 6h 9m to get from Palm Springs to El Cajon, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Palm Springs to El Cajon bus from?

Palm Springs to El Cajon bus services, operated by FlixBus-us, depart from Indio Bus Station.

Where does the Palm Springs to El Cajon bus arrive?

Palm Springs to El Cajon bus services, operated by FlixBus-us, arrive at El Centro Bus Stop station.

Can I drive from Palm Springs to El Cajon?

Yes, the driving distance between Palm Springs to El Cajon is 125 miles. It takes approximately 2h 17m to drive from Palm Springs to El Cajon.

Where can I stay near El Cajon?

There are 1097+ hotels available in El Cajon.

Palm Springs to El Cajon - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from Palm Springs to El Cajon by bus, train, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, or bus (Flixbus)

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Bus, train (Amtrak)
best
1. Take the bus from Palm Springs Amtrak Bus Stop to Fullerton Amtrak Stationbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
2. Take the train from Fullerton Amtrak Station to San Diego Old Town Transportation Centertrain Pacific Surfliner
6h 9m
$63–124
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Varner at Harry Oliver to San Bernardino Transit Centerbus 10
2. Take the bus from San Bernardino Downtown Transit Center to San Diegobus FlixBus 2015 / ...
8h 54m
$22–47
Bus via El Centro
1. Take the bus from Indio Bus Station to El Centro Bus Stopbus FlixBus 2055
2. Take the bus from El Centro Bus Stop to El Cajon Transit Centerbus Greyhound US0851S
7h 37m
$30–63
Drive 124.2 mi
1. Drive from Palm Springs to El Cajoncar 124.2 mi
2h 17m
$23–33

Palm Springs to El Cajon by bus, train, and tram (Amtrak)

14Weekly Services

6h 9mAverage Duration

$63Cheapest Price

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Distance: 205.5 mi
Duration: 6h 9m

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

You can take a bus from N Palm Canyon at Chino to El Cajon Transit Center via Town Center & Hahn, Hwy 111 & Golf Center Pkwy, Indio Bus Station, and El Centro Bus Stop in around 7h 37m.

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