There are 4 ways to get from Santa Ana to El Cajon by train, tram, bus, car, or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus)
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
2h 39m$31–73Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Santa Ana Bus Stop to San Diego Greyhound Bus Stopbus Greyhound US0831
3h 5m$16–31Bus, tram
- Take the bus from Santa Ana Bus Stop to San Diegobus FlixBus 2017
- Take the tram from Seaport Village Station to El Cajon Stationtram Green
2h 44m$17–39Drive 95.3 mi
- Drive from Santa Ana to El Cajoncar 95.3 mi
1h 40m$18–26
Santa Ana to El Cajon by train and tram
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Santa Ana to El Cajon is to bus which costs $15 - $35 and takes 3h 5m.
The fastest way to get from Santa Ana to El Cajon is to drive which takes 1h 40m and costs $17 - $26.
No, there is no direct bus from Santa Ana to El Cajon. However, there are services departing from Santa Ana Bus Stop and arriving at El Cajon Transit Center via San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 5m.
No, there is no direct train from Santa Ana 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 2h 39m.
The distance between Santa Ana and El Cajon is 105 miles. The road distance is 95.8 miles.
The best way to get from Santa Ana to El Cajon without a car is to train and tram which takes 2h 39m and costs $30 - $75.
It takes approximately 2h 39m to get from Santa Ana to El Cajon, including transfers.
Santa Ana to El Cajon bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Santa Ana Bus Stop station.
Santa Ana to El Cajon train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Santa Ana station.
Santa Ana to El Cajon bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop station.
What companies run services between Santa Ana, CA, USA and El Cajon, CA, USA?
Greyhound USA operates a bus from Santa Ana Bus Stop to San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop twice daily. Tickets cost $14–27 and the journey takes 1h 45m. Flixbus USA also services this route once daily.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Santa Ana to San Diego Old Town Transportation Center
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 51m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $29–60
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 619-557-4555
- Website
- sdmts.com
Tram from Old Town Station to El Cajon Station
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–15
- Website
- https://www.sdmts.com
- Schedules at
- https://www.sdmts.com/getting-around/departures-and-schedules
Tram from Seaport Village Station to El Cajon Station
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–15
- Website
- https://www.sdmts.com
- Schedules at
- https://www.sdmts.com/getting-around/departures-and-schedules
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from Santa Ana Bus Stop to San Diego
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $14–24
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Bus from Santa Ana Bus Stop to San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $13–23
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Santa Ana Bus Stop to San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $14–27
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
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More Questions & Answers
Santa Ana to El Cajon train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at San Diego Old Town Transportation Center station.
Yes, the driving distance between Santa Ana to El Cajon is 96 miles. It takes approximately 1h 40m to drive from Santa Ana to El Cajon.
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