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How to get fromVancouver to El Cajonby plane, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, train, or bus

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

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  1. Fly Vancouver International Airport to San Diego International Airport

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    1. Fly from Vancouver International Airport (YVR) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane YVR - SAN
    6h 57m
    $226–925

  2. Fly Vancouver International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport, bus

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Vancouver International Airport (YVR) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane YVR - LAX
    2. Take the bus from LAX Terminal 3 Shared Rides Stop to San Diegobus bus
    9h 43m
    $154–930

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Vancouver to Seattle Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Seattle Bus Station to Sacramento Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to San Diego Greyhound Bus Stopbus bus
    38h 50m
    $214–426

  4. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Vancouver to Seattletrain train
    2. Take the train from Seattle to Los Angelestrain train
    3. Take the train from Los Angeles to San Diego Old Town Transportation Centertrain train
    45h 6m
    $516–1,102

  5. Drive 1,403.6 mi

    1. Drive from Vancouver to El Cajoncar car 1,403.6 mi
    24h 2m
    $322–464

  6. Train to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, fly to San Diego International Airport

    1. Take the train from Vancouver to Seattletrain train
    2. Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane SEA - SAN
    10h 43m
    $179–528

  7. Train to Paine Field County Airport, fly to San Diego International Airport

    1. Take the train from Vancouver to Everett Amtrak Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Paine Field County Airport (PAE) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane PAE - SAN
    10h 21m
    $214–906

Vancouver to El Cajon by bus

Calendar14Weekly Buses
Duration38h 50mAverage Duration
Ticket$214Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,211.8 mi
  • Duration: 6h 57m

What companies run services between Vancouver, BC, Canada and El Cajon, CA, USA?

Air Canada, United Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Vancouver International Airport (YVR) to San Diego International Airport (SAN) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Vancouver to El Cajon Transit Center via Seattle Bus Station, Sacramento Bus Station, and San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop in around 38h 50m.

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