What is the cheapest way to get from Tucson to El Cajon?

The cheapest way to get from Tucson to El Cajon is to bus which costs $70 - $140 and takes 10h 25m.

What is the fastest way to get from Tucson to El Cajon?

The fastest way to get from Tucson to El Cajon is to fly and tram which takes 4h 26m and costs $440 - $850.

Is there a direct bus between Tucson and El Cajon?

No, there is no direct bus from Tucson to El Cajon. However, there are services departing from Tucson and arriving at El Cajon Transit Center via Phoenix Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 25m.

How far is it from Tucson to El Cajon?

The distance between Tucson and El Cajon is 404 miles. The road distance is 397.2 miles.

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

The best way to get from Tucson to El Cajon without a car is to train and bus which takes 9h 57m and costs $95 - $200.

How long does it take to get from Tucson to El Cajon?

It takes approximately 4h 26m to get from Tucson to El Cajon, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Tucson to El Cajon bus from?

Tucson to El Cajon bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Tucson station.

Where does the Tucson to El Cajon bus arrive?

Tucson to El Cajon bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Phoenix Bus Station.

Can I drive from Tucson to El Cajon?

Yes, the driving distance between Tucson to El Cajon is 397 miles. It takes approximately 6h 14m to drive from Tucson to El Cajon.

How do I get a bus ticket from Tucson to El Cajon?

Book your Tucson to El Cajon bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near El Cajon?

There are 1001+ hotels available in El Cajon.

Tucson to El Cajon - 7 ways to travel via train, plane, tram, bus, car

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There are 7 ways to get from Tucson to El Cajon by plane, tram, train, bus, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), car, or taxi

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Fly Tucson to San Diego International Airport, tram
best
1. Fly from Tucson (TUS) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane TUS - SAN
2. Take the tram from Santa Fe Depot to El Cajon Stationtram
4h 26m
$444–820
Bus
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1. Take the bus from Tucson to Phoenix Bus Stationbus FlixBus 2054
2. Take the bus from Phoenix Bus Station to El Cajon Transit Centerbus Greyhound US0851S
10h 25m
$73–139
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Tucson Amtrak Station to Yuma Amtraktrain
2. Take the bus from 3rd Street @ Gila Street to 7th Street @ State Streetbus 10
3. Take the bus from El Centro Bus Stop to El Cajon Transit Centerbus
9h 57m
$100–197
Drive 394.9 mi
1. Drive from Tucson to El Cajoncar 394.9 mi
6h 14m
$73–105
Fly Tucson to Mcclellan–Palomar Airport, taxi
1. Fly from Tucson (TUS) to Mcclellan–Palomar Airport (CLD)plane TUS - CLD
2. Take the taxi from Carlsbad-Airport-CLD to El Cajontaxi
5h 30m
$230–570
Bus to Phoenix, fly to San Diego International Airport
1. Take the bus from University of Phoenix to Sky Harbor International Airportbus
2. Fly from Phoenix (PHX) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane PHX - SAN
5h 42m
$169–1,056
Bus to Phoenix, fly to Mcclellan–Palomar Airport, taxi
1. Take the bus from University of Phoenix to Sky Harbor International Airportbus
2. Fly from Phoenix (PHX) to Mcclellan–Palomar Airport (CLD)plane PHX - CLD
3. Take the taxi from Carlsbad-Airport-CLD to El Cajontaxi
4h 58m
$270–586

Tucson to El Cajon by train and bus

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9h 57mAverage Duration

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Distance: 401.8 mi
Duration: 4h 26m

What companies run services between Tucson, AZ, USA and El Cajon, CA, USA?

You can take a bus from Tucson to El Cajon Transit Center via Phoenix Bus Station in around 10h 25m.

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