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

The cheapest way to get from Tucson to El Cajon is to drive which costs $70 - $110 and takes 6h 14m.

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 31m and costs $440 - $800.

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 Broadway/Country Club and arriving at El Cajon Transit Center via Tucson Downtown and Phoenix Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 49m.

Is there a direct train between Tucson and El Cajon?

No, there is no direct train from Tucson station to El Cajon station. However, there are services departing from Tucson Amtrak Station and arriving at El Cajon Station via Los Angeles and Old Town Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 45m.

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 $150 - $250.

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

It takes approximately 4h 31m 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 Downtown station.

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

Tucson to El Cajon train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Tucson Amtrak Station.

Train or bus from Tucson to El Cajon?

The best way to get from Tucson to El Cajon is to bus which takes 11h 49m and costs $75 - $130. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $340 - $550 and takes 14h 45m.

Where does the Tucson to El Cajon bus arrive?

Tucson to El Cajon bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport/44th Street Sky Train Station.

Where does the Tucson to El Cajon train arrive?

Tucson to El Cajon train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Los Angeles 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?

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Where can I stay near El Cajon?

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Tucson to El Cajon - 8 ways to travel via train, plane, tram, bus, car

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There are 8 ways to get from Tucson to El Cajon by plane, tram, train, bus, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), car, taxi, or train (Amtrak)

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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 31m
$444–770
Drive 394.9 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Tucson to El Cajoncar 394.9 mi
6h 14m
$73–105
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
$157–242
Bus
1. Take the bus from Tucson Downtown to Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport/44th Street Sky Train Stationbus FlixBus 2047 / ...
2. Take the bus from Phoenix Bus Station to El Cajon Transit Centerbus Greyhound US0851S
11h 49m
$77–122
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 42m
$235–610
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 49m
$129–346
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
5h 2m
$265–566
Train (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from Tucson Amtrak Station to Los Angelestrain Texas Eagle / ...
2. Take the train from Los Angeles to San Diego Old Town Transportation Centertrain Pacific Surfliner
14h 45m
$344–550

Tucson to El Cajon by train and bus

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9h 57mAverage Duration

$157Cheapest Price

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Distance: 401.8 mi
Duration: 4h 31m

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

You can take a bus from Broadway/Country Club to El Cajon Transit Center via Downtown Ronstadt Center, Tucson Downtown, Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport/44th Street Sky Train Station, Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport/44th Street Sky Train Station, 24th St Station, and Phoenix Bus Station in around 11h 49m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Tucson Amtrak Station to El Cajon Station via Los Angeles, San Diego Old Town Transportation Center, and Old Town Station in around 14h 45m.

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