What is the cheapest way to get from San Bernardino to El Cajon?

The cheapest way to get from San Bernardino to El Cajon is to drive which costs $19 - $29 and takes 1h 56m.

What is the fastest way to get from San Bernardino to El Cajon?

The fastest way to get from San Bernardino to El Cajon is to drive which takes 1h 56m and costs $19 - $29.

Is there a direct bus between San Bernardino and El Cajon?

No, there is no direct bus from San Bernardino to El Cajon. However, there are services departing from San Bernardino Downtown Transit Center and arriving at San Diego via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 8m.

Is there a direct train between San Bernardino and El Cajon?

No, there is no direct train from San Bernardino to El Cajon station. However, there are services departing from San Bernardino - Downtown and arriving at El Cajon Station via Santa Ana and Old Town Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 54m.

How far is it from San Bernardino to El Cajon?

The distance between San Bernardino and El Cajon is 127 miles. The road distance is 108.8 miles.

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

The best way to get from San Bernardino to El Cajon without a car is to bus which takes 4h 8m and costs $19 - $45.

How long does it take to get from San Bernardino to El Cajon?

It takes approximately 4h 8m to get from San Bernardino to El Cajon, including transfers.

Where do I catch the San Bernardino to El Cajon bus from?

San Bernardino to El Cajon bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from San Bernardino Downtown Transit Center station.

Where do I catch the San Bernardino to El Cajon train from?

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

Train or bus from San Bernardino to El Cajon?

The best way to get from San Bernardino to El Cajon is to bus which takes 4h 8m and costs $19 - $45. Alternatively, you can train via Santa Ana, which costs $35 - $90 and takes 4h 54m.

Where does the San Bernardino to El Cajon bus arrive?

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

Where does the San Bernardino to El Cajon train arrive?

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

Can I drive from San Bernardino to El Cajon?

Yes, the driving distance between San Bernardino to El Cajon is 109 miles. It takes approximately 1h 56m to drive from San Bernardino to El Cajon.

Where can I stay near El Cajon?

There are 1192+ hotels available in El Cajon.

San Bernardino to El Cajon - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from San Bernardino to El Cajon by bus (Flixbus), train (Amtrak), or car

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Bus (Flixbus)
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1. Take the bus from San Bernardino Downtown Transit Center to San Diegobus FlixBus 2015 / ...
4h 8m
$20–44
Train via Santa Ana
1. Take the train from San Bernardino - Downtown to Santa Anatrain IE-OC Line
2. Take the train from Santa Ana to San Diego Old Town Transportation Centertrain Pacific Surfliner
4h 54m
$39–88
Drive 108.1 mi
1. Drive from San Bernardino to El Cajoncar 108.1 mi
1h 56m
$20–29
Train
1. Take the train from San Bernardino - Downtown to Oceansidetrain IE-OC Line
2. Take the train from Oceanside to San Diego Old Town Transportation Centertrain Pacific Surfliner
5h 6m
$27–58

San Bernardino to El Cajon by bus and tram (Flixbus)

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Distance: 126.3 mi
Duration: 4h 8m

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

Flixbus USA operates a bus from San Bernardino Downtown Transit Center to San Diego 4 times a day. Tickets cost $17–29 and the journey takes 3h 20m. Alternatively, you can take a train from San Bernardino - Downtown to El Cajon Station via Santa Ana, San Diego Old Town Transportation Center, and Old Town Station in around 4h 54m.

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