What is the cheapest way to get from Riverside to El Cajon?

The cheapest way to get from Riverside to El Cajon is to bus which costs $17 - $35 and takes 5h 54m.

What is the fastest way to get from Riverside to El Cajon?

The fastest way to get from Riverside to El Cajon is to drive which takes 1h 49m and costs $18 - $27.

Is there a direct bus between Riverside and El Cajon?

No, there is no direct bus from Riverside to El Cajon. However, there are services departing from Magnolia + Sunnyside and arriving at El Cajon Transit Center via Riverside and San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 54m.

Is there a direct train between Riverside and El Cajon?

No, there is no direct train from Riverside to El Cajon station. However, there are services departing from Riverside - Downtown and arriving at El Cajon Station via Santa Ana and Old Town Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 33m.

How far is it from Riverside to El Cajon?

The distance between Riverside and El Cajon is 144 miles. The road distance is 99.8 miles.

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

The best way to get from Riverside to El Cajon without a car is to train which takes 4h 33m and costs $35 - $90.

How long does it take to get from Riverside to El Cajon?

It takes approximately 4h 33m to get from Riverside to El Cajon, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Riverside to El Cajon bus from?

Riverside to El Cajon bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Riverside station.

Where do I catch the Riverside to El Cajon train from?

Riverside to El Cajon train services, operated by Metrolink Trains, depart from Riverside - Downtown station.

Train or bus from Riverside to El Cajon?

The best way to get from Riverside to El Cajon is to train which takes 4h 33m and costs $35 - $90. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $17 - $35 and takes 5h 54m.

Where does the Riverside to El Cajon bus arrive?

Riverside to El Cajon bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at San Diego station.

Where does the Riverside to El Cajon train arrive?

Riverside to El Cajon train services, operated by Metrolink Trains, arrive at Santa Ana station.

Can I drive from Riverside to El Cajon?

Yes, the driving distance between Riverside to El Cajon is 100 miles. It takes approximately 1h 49m to drive from Riverside to El Cajon.

Where can I stay near El Cajon?

There are 1255+ hotels available in El Cajon.

Riverside to El Cajon - 5 ways to travel via train, shuttle, bus, tram, and car

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There are 5 ways to get from Riverside to El Cajon by train (Amtrak), shuttle, bus, tram, car, or bus (Flixbus)

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Riverside - Downtown to Santa Anatrain IE-OC Line
2. Take the train from Santa Ana to San Diego Old Town Transportation Centertrain Pacific Surfliner
4h 33m
$40–87
Bus (Flixbus)
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Riverside to San Diegobus FlixBus 2015 / ...
5h 54m
$17–33
Shuttle, bus, tram
1. Take a shuttle bus from Riverside, CA - 3956 University Ave to Escondido, CA - 796 W Valley PKWYshuttle
2. Take the bus from Escondido Transit Center to Broadway & Park Blbus 235
3. Take the tram from City College Station to El Cajon Stationtram
5h
$26–57
Drive 99.2 mi
1. Drive from Riverside to El Cajoncar 99.2 mi
1h 49m
$19–27
Train via Oceanside
1. Take the train from Riverside - Downtown to Oceansidetrain IE-OC Line
2. Take the train from Oceanside to San Diego Old Town Transportation Centertrain Pacific Surfliner
6h 4m
$26–59

Riverside to El Cajon by train and tram

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4h 33mAverage Duration

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Distance: 143.5 mi
Duration: 4h 33m

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

You can take a train from Riverside - Downtown to El Cajon Station via Santa Ana, San Diego Old Town Transportation Center, and Old Town Station in around 4h 33m. Alternatively, Flixbus USA operates a bus from Riverside to San Diego twice daily. Tickets cost $15–26 and the journey takes 2h 40m.

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