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

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

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  1. Fly from Sacramento International Airport, tram

    best
    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
    $96–293

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to San Diego Greyhound Bus Stopbus bus Greyhound US0831
    15h 15m
    $88–167

  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
    $222–460

  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 12m
    $112–345

  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 10m
    $120–379

  7. Bus via Stockton

    1. Take the bus from Sacramento to Stocktonbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    2. Take the bus from Stockton Rapid Connection to San Ysidrobus bus Lxrc 3501 / ...
    15h 38m

Sacramento to El Cajon by bus

Calendar12Weekly Buses
Duration15h 15mAverage Duration
Ticket$88Cheapest 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?

Greyhound-us operates a bus from Sacramento Bus Station to San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop once daily, and the journey takes 13h 55m. Greyhound USA also services this route once daily. Alternatively, 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.

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