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How to get fromSalt Lake City to El Cajonby plane, tram, train, bus, car, or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus)

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There are 4 ways to get from Salt Lake City to El Cajon by plane, tram, train, bus, car, or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus)

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  1. Fly, tram

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    1. Fly from Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane SLC - SAN
    2. Take the tram from Santa Fe Depot to El Cajon Stationtram tram
    4h 48m
    $126–323

  2. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Salt Lake Central Station to Provo Central Stationtrain train 750
    2. Take the bus from 300 S / 600 E - Provo to Las Vegasbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Las Vegas to San Ysidro, CAbus bus
    18h 11m
    $164–249

  3. Drive 751.3 mi

    1. Drive from Salt Lake City to El Cajoncar car 751.3 mi
    11h 51m
    $138–198

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Salt Lake City Airport to Cedar City - Sunocobus bus
    2. Take the bus from Cedar City to Las Vegas Bus Terminalbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Las Vegas Bus Terminal to Santa Ana Bus Stopbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Santa Ana Bus Stop to San Diego Greyhound Bus Stopbus bus
    20h
    $129–268

Salt Lake City to El Cajon by train, bus, and tram

Calendar5Weekly Services
Duration18h 11mAverage Duration
Ticket$164Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 658 mi
  • Duration: 4h 48m

What companies run services between Salt Lake City, UT, USA and El Cajon, CA, USA?

You can take a vehicle from Courthouse Station to El Cajon Station via Airport Station, Salt Lake City Airport, Cedar City - Sunoco, Cedar City, Las Vegas Bus Terminal, Santa Ana Bus Stop, San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop, and Old Town Station in around 20h.

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