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

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There are 7 ways to get from Sacramento to El Cajon by plane, tram, train, bus, train (Amtrak), car, or bus (Greyhound)

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  1. Fly from Sacramento International Airport, tram

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    1. Fly from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane SMF - SAN
    2. Take the tram from Santa Fe Depot to El Cajon Stationtram tram
    4h 17m
    $86–293

  2. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Sacramento to Richmondtrain train Capitol Corridor
    2. Take the bus from El Cerrito del Norte BART to San Diegobus bus FlixBus N2003
    15h 4m
    $132–213

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Sacramento to Los Angelestrain train Coast Starlight
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to San Diego Old Town Transportation Centertrain train Pacific Surfliner
    18h 48m
    $373–594

  4. Drive  510.5 mi

    1. Drive from Sacramento to El Cajoncar car 510.5 mi
    8h 29m
    $94–135

  5. Train to Oakland International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Sacramento to Oakland Coliseum/Airport Amtraktrain train
    2. Fly from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane OAK - SAN
    6h 17m
    $113–403

  6. Train to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Sacramento to Santa Clara Amtraktrain train
    2. Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane SJC - SAN
    7h 11m
    $150–634

  7. Bus (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to San Diego Greyhound Bus Stopbus bus Greyhound US0831
    15h 35m
    $99–148

Sacramento to El Cajon by train, subway, bus, and tram

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration15h 4mAverage Duration
Ticket$132Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 514.9 mi
  • Duration: 4h 17m

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

You can take a train from Sacramento to El Cajon Station via Los Angeles, San Diego Old Town Transportation Center, and Old Town Station in around 18h 48m. Alternatively, Greyhound USA operates a bus from Sacramento Bus Station to San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop once daily. Tickets cost $95–150 and the journey takes 14h 15m.

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