There are 5 ways to get from Seattle to El Cajon by plane, tram, bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), 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.
Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, tram
best- Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane SEA - SAN
- Take the tram from Santa Fe Depot to El Cajon Stationtram
5h 51m$127–423Bus (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Seattle Bus Station to Sacramento Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0500
- Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to San Diego Greyhound Bus Stopbus Greyhound US0831
34h$207–331Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Seattle to Los Angelestrain Coast Starlight
- Take the train from Los Angeles to San Diego Old Town Transportation Centertrain Pacific Surfliner
39h 41m$370–888Drive 1,261.5 mi
- Drive from Seattle to El Cajoncar 1,261.5 mi
21h 22m$231–333Fly from Paine Field County Airport, tram
- Fly from Paine Field County Airport (PAE) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane PAE - SAN
- Take the tram from Santa Fe Depot to El Cajon Stationtram
6h 13m$322–448
Seattle to El Cajon by bus (Greyhound)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Seattle to El Cajon is to fly and tram which costs $120 - $430 and takes 5h 51m.
The fastest way to get from Seattle to El Cajon is to fly and tram which takes 5h 51m and costs $120 - $430.
No, there is no direct bus from Seattle station to El Cajon. However, there are services departing from Seattle Bus Station and arriving at El Cajon Transit Center via Sacramento Bus Station and San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 34h.
No, there is no direct train from Seattle to El Cajon station. However, there are services departing from Seattle and arriving at El Cajon Station via Los Angeles and Old Town Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 39h 41m.
The distance between Seattle and El Cajon is 1096 miles. The road distance is 1268.9 miles.
The best way to get from Seattle to El Cajon without a car is to bus which takes 34h and costs $200 - $340.
It takes approximately 5h 51m to get from Seattle to El Cajon, including transfers.
Seattle to El Cajon bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Seattle Bus Station.
Seattle to El Cajon train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Seattle station.
The best way to get from Seattle to El Cajon is to bus which takes 34h and costs $200 - $340. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $370 - $900 and takes 39h 41m.
What companies run services between Seattle, WA, USA and El Cajon, CA, USA?
You can take a bus from Seattle Bus Station to El Cajon Transit Center via Sacramento Bus Station and San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop in around 34h. Alternatively, you can take a train from Seattle to El Cajon Station via Los Angeles, San Diego Old Town Transportation Center, and Old Town Station in around 39h 41m.
- Website
- alaskaair.com
Flights from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to San Diego International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 59m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–460
Flights from Paine Field County Airport to San Diego International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 53m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $310–400
Flights from Paine Field County Airport to San Diego International Airport via Portland
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 47m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $310–400
Flights from Paine Field County Airport to San Diego International Airport via San Francisco
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $310–400
Flights from Paine Field County Airport to San Diego International Airport via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 21m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $310–400
Flights from Paine Field County Airport to San Diego International Airport via Las Vegas
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $310–400
- Phone
- +1 619-557-4555
- Website
- MTS
Tram from Santa Fe Depot to El Cajon Station
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–15
- Website
- MTS
- Schedules at
- MTS Schedules
Tram from Santa Fe Depot to El Cajon Station
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–15
- Website
- MTS
- Schedules at
- MTS Schedules
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Seattle Bus Station to Sacramento Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 17h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $120–190
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Sacramento Bus Station to San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $85–140
- Website
- Greyhound
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Booking & Getting There
Seattle to El Cajon bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Sacramento Bus Station.
Seattle to El Cajon train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Los Angeles station.
Yes, the driving distance between Seattle to El Cajon is 1269 miles. It takes approximately 21h 22m to drive from Seattle to El Cajon.
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