There are 3 ways to get from Santa Ana Airport (SNA) to El Cajon by train, tram, rideshare, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train, tram
best- Take the train from Santa Ana to San Diego Old Town Transportation Centertrain Pacific Surfliner
- Take the tram from Old Town Station to El Cajon Stationtram Green
4h 5m$60–112Drive 92.1 mi
cheapest- Drive from Santa Ana Airport (SNA) to El Cajoncar 92.1 mi
1h 38m$17–25Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Santa Ana-SNA to El Cajon92.1 mi
1h 38m
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Santa Ana Airport (SNA) to El Cajon is to drive which costs $16 - $25 and takes 1h 38m.
The fastest way to get from Santa Ana Airport (SNA) to El Cajon is to drive which takes 1h 38m and costs $16 - $25.
No, there is no direct train from Santa Ana Airport (SNA) to El Cajon station. However, there are services departing from Santa Ana and arriving at El Cajon Station via Old Town Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 5m.
The distance between Santa Ana Airport (SNA) and El Cajon is 118 miles. The road distance is 92.6 miles.
The best way to get from Santa Ana Airport (SNA) to El Cajon without a car is to train and tram which takes 4h 5m and costs $60 - $120.
It takes approximately 4h 5m to get from Santa Ana Airport (SNA) to El Cajon, including transfers.
Santa Ana Airport (SNA) to El Cajon train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Santa Ana station.
Santa Ana Airport (SNA) to El Cajon train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at San Diego Old Town Transportation Center station.
Yes, the driving distance between Santa Ana Airport (SNA) to El Cajon is 93 miles. It takes approximately 1h 38m to drive from Santa Ana Airport (SNA) to El Cajon.
There are 1140+ hotels available in El Cajon.
What companies run services between Santa Ana Airport (SNA), USA and El Cajon, CA, USA?
There is no direct connection from Santa Ana Airport (SNA) to El Cajon. However, you can take the line 76 bus to Macarthur-Harbor, take the taxi to Santa Ana, take the train to San Diego Old Town Transportation Center, walk to Old Town Station, then take the vehicle to El Cajon Station. Alternatively, Mozio operates a vehicle from Santa Ana-SNA to El Cajon on demand, and the journey takes 1h 38m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Santa Ana to San Diego Old Town Transportation Center
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 51m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $27–60
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 619-557-4555
- Website
- MTS
Tram from Old Town Station to El Cajon Station
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–15
- Website
- MTS
- Schedules at
- MTS Schedules
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Santa Ana-SNA to El Cajon
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 38m
- Frequency
- On demand
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Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Santa Ana Airport (SNA) and El Cajon. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.







