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How to get fromSeattle to El Cajonby bus, plane, tram, bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), or car

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There are 6 ways to get from Seattle to El Cajon by bus, plane, tram, bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), or car

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  1. Bus to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, fly to San Diego International Airport, tram

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    1. Take the bus from Columbia St & Alaskan Way to SW Barton St & 25th Ave SW - Bay 3bus bus
    2. Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane SEA - SAN
    3. Take the tram from Santa Fe Depot to El Cajon Stationtram tram
    6h 35m
    $130–426

  2. Bus (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from Seattle Bus Station to Sacramento Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0500
    2. Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to San Diego Greyhound Bus Stopbus bus Greyhound US0831
    34h
    $185–357

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Seattle to Los Angelestrain train Coast Starlight
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to San Diego Old Town Transportation Centertrain train Pacific Surfliner
    39h 41m
    $399–895

  4. Drive  1,261.5 mi

    1. Drive from Seattle to El Cajoncar car 1,261.5 mi
    21h 22m
    $231–333

  5. Fly Paine Field County Airport to San Diego International Airport, tram

    1. Fly from Paine Field County Airport (PAE) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane PAE - SAN
    2. Take the tram from Santa Fe Depot to El Cajon Stationtram tram
    6h 13m
    $322–448

  6. Fly Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane SEA - LAX
    2. Take the bus from LAX Terminal 3 Shared Rides Stop to San Diegobus bus
    9h 21m
    $193–451

Seattle to El Cajon by bus (Greyhound)

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration34hAverage Duration
Ticket$185Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,091.5 mi
  • Duration: 6h 35m

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.

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