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How to get fromPhoenix to El Cajonby plane, tram, bus (Greyhound), car, taxi, or bus (Flixbus, Greyhound)

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

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  1. Fly Phoenix to San Diego International Airport, tram

    best
    1. Fly from Phoenix (PHX) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane PHX - SAN
    2. Take the tram from Santa Fe Depot to El Cajon Stationtram tram
    3h 47m
    $124–1,320

  2. Bus (Greyhound)

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Phoenix Bus Station to El Cajon Transit Centerbus bus Greyhound US0851S
    7h 15m
    $55–110

  3. Drive 339.6 mi

    1. Drive from Phoenix to El Cajoncar car 339.6 mi
    5h 34m
    $62–90

  4. Fly Phoenix to Mcclellan–Palomar Airport, taxi

    1. Fly from Phoenix (PHX) to Mcclellan–Palomar Airport (CLD)plane plane PHX - CLD
    2. Take the taxi from Carlsbad-Airport-CLD to El Cajontaxi taxi
    3h 3m
    $215–500

  5. Fly Scottsdale Airport to Mcclellan–Palomar Airport, taxi

    1. Fly from Scottsdale Airport (SCF) to Mcclellan–Palomar Airport (CLD)plane plane SCF - CLD
    2. Take the taxi from Carlsbad-Airport-CLD to El Cajontaxi taxi
    3h 46m
    $219–514

  6. Bus via El Centro

    1. Take the bus from Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport/44th Street Sky Train Station to El Centro Bus Stopbus bus FlixBus 2054
    2. Take the bus from El Centro Bus Stop to El Cajon Transit Centerbus bus Greyhound US0851S
    8h 15m
    $55–95

Phoenix to El Cajon by bus (Greyhound)

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration7h 15mAverage Duration
Ticket$55Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 331.1 mi
  • Duration: 3h 47m

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

Greyhound USA operates a bus from Phoenix Bus Station to El Cajon Transit Center once daily. Tickets cost $55–110 and the journey takes 7h 15m.

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