What is the cheapest way to get from Santa Clarita to El Cajon?

The cheapest way to get from Santa Clarita to El Cajon is to drive which costs $28 - $45 and takes 2h 48m.

What is the fastest way to get from Santa Clarita to El Cajon?

The fastest way to get from Santa Clarita to El Cajon is to drive which takes 2h 48m and costs $28 - $45.

Is there a direct bus between Santa Clarita and El Cajon?

No, there is no direct bus from Santa Clarita station to El Cajon. However, there are services departing from Santa Clarita-Newhall Amtrak Station and arriving at El Cajon Transit Center via Van Nuys / Keswick, Van Nuys FlyAway Terminal - 7610 Woodley Ave, LAX Terminal 3 Shared Rides Stop and San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 41m.

Is there a direct train between Santa Clarita and El Cajon?

No, there is no direct train from Santa Clarita to El Cajon station. However, there are services departing from Newhall and arriving at El Cajon Station via Los Angeles and Old Town Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 22m.

How far is it from Santa Clarita to El Cajon?

The distance between Santa Clarita and El Cajon is 170 miles. The road distance is 158.7 miles.

How do I travel from Santa Clarita to El Cajon without a car?

The best way to get from Santa Clarita to El Cajon without a car is to train which takes 5h 22m and costs $50 - $120.

How long does it take to get from Santa Clarita to El Cajon?

It takes approximately 5h 22m to get from Santa Clarita to El Cajon, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Santa Clarita to El Cajon bus from?

Santa Clarita to El Cajon bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Santa Clarita-Newhall Amtrak Station.

Where do I catch the Santa Clarita to El Cajon train from?

Santa Clarita to El Cajon train services, operated by Metrolink Trains, depart from Newhall station.

Train or bus from Santa Clarita to El Cajon?

The best way to get from Santa Clarita to El Cajon is to train which takes 5h 22m and costs $50 - $120. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $70 - $150 and takes 7h 41m.

Where does the Santa Clarita to El Cajon bus arrive?

Santa Clarita to El Cajon bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Van Nuys station.

Where does the Santa Clarita to El Cajon train arrive?

Santa Clarita to El Cajon train services, operated by Metrolink Trains, arrive at L.A. Union Station.

Can I drive from Santa Clarita to El Cajon?

Yes, the driving distance between Santa Clarita to El Cajon is 159 miles. It takes approximately 2h 48m to drive from Santa Clarita to El Cajon.

Where can I stay near El Cajon?

There are 1267+ hotels available in El Cajon.

Santa Clarita to El Cajon - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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There are 5 ways to get from Santa Clarita to El Cajon by train (Amtrak), train, bus, car, plane, tram, or bus (Amtrak)

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Newhall to L.A. Union Stationtrain AV Line
2. Take the train from Los Angeles to San Diego Old Town Transportation Centertrain Pacific Surfliner
5h 22m
$50–111
Drive 157.7 mi
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1. Drive from Santa Clarita to El Cajoncar 157.7 mi
2h 48m
$29–42
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Newhall to L.A. Union Stationtrain AV Line
2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to San Diego Greyhound Bus Stopbus Greyhound US0831
6h 10m
$30–66
Train, fly, tram
1. Take the train from Newhall to L.A. Union Stationtrain
2. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane LAX - SAN
3. Take the tram from Santa Fe Depot to El Cajon Stationtram
5h 13m
$179–694
Bus
1. Take the bus from Santa Clarita-Newhall Amtrak Station to Van Nuysbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
2. Take the bus from LAX Terminal 3 Shared Rides Stop to San Diegobus reLAXsan
7h 41m
$74–142

Santa Clarita to El Cajon by train, foot, and tram

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Distance: 169.2 mi
Duration: 5h 22m

What companies run services between Santa Clarita, CA, USA and El Cajon, CA, USA?

You can take a train from Newhall to El Cajon Station via L.A. Union Station, Los Angeles, San Diego Old Town Transportation Center, and Old Town Station in around 5h 22m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Santa Clarita-Newhall Amtrak Station to El Cajon Transit Center via Van Nuys, Van Nuys / Keswick, Woodley / Saticoy, Van Nuys FlyAway Terminal - 7610 Woodley Ave, LAX Tom Bradley International Terminal, LAX Terminal 3 Shared Rides Stop, and San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop in around 7h 41m.

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