There are 4 ways to get from Victorville to El Cajon by bus (Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, or bus
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus
best- Take the bus from VVTC - Dock 6 to San Bernardinobus 15
- Take the bus from San Bernardino Downtown Transit Center to San Diegobus FlixBus 2015 / ...
6h 26m$20–48Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Victorville Amtrak to Fullerton Amtrak Stationtrain Southwest Chief
- Take the train from Fullerton Amtrak Station to San Diego Old Town Transportation Centertrain Pacific Surfliner
6h 41m$102–176Drive 147 mi
- Drive from Victorville to El Cajoncar 147 mi
2h 34m$26–37Line 52 bus, bus, line 215 bus, line 115 bus
- Take the bus from VVTC - Dock 1 to Victor Valley Mallbus 52
- Take the bus from Victorville to Escondidobus
- Take the bus from Escondido Transit Center to Broadway & Park Blbus 235 / ...
- Take the bus from 11th Av & Broadway to SDSU Transit Centerbus 215
- Take the bus from College Av & SDSU Transit Center to El Cajon Transit Centerbus 115
7h 53m$38–72
Victorville to El Cajon by bus and tram
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Victorville to El Cajon is to drive which costs $25 - $40 and takes 2h 34m.
The fastest way to get from Victorville to El Cajon is to drive which takes 2h 34m and costs $25 - $40.
No, there is no direct bus from Victorville to El Cajon. However, there are services departing from VVTC - Dock 6 and arriving at San Diego via San Bernardino Downtown Transit Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 26m.
No, there is no direct train from Victorville to El Cajon station. However, there are services departing from Victorville Amtrak and arriving at El Cajon Station via Fullerton Amtrak Station and Old Town Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 41m.
The distance between Victorville and El Cajon is 170 miles. The road distance is 147.8 miles.
The best way to get from Victorville to El Cajon without a car is to bus which takes 6h 26m and costs $20 - $50.
It takes approximately 6h 26m to get from Victorville to El Cajon, including transfers.
Victorville to El Cajon bus services, operated by Victor Valley Transit Authority, depart from VVTC - Dock 6 station.
Victorville to El Cajon train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Victorville Amtrak station.
The best way to get from Victorville to El Cajon is to bus which takes 6h 26m and costs $20 - $50. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $100 - $180 and takes 6h 41m.
What companies run services between Victorville, CA, USA and El Cajon, CA, USA?
You can take a bus from VVTC - Dock 6 to El Cajon Station via San Bernardino, San Bernardino Downtown Transit Center, San Diego, and Old Town Station in around 6h 26m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Victorville Amtrak to El Cajon Station via Fullerton Amtrak Station, San Diego Old Town Transportation Center, and Old Town Station in around 6h 41m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Victorville Amtrak to Fullerton Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 47m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $45–80
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Fullerton Amtrak Station to San Diego Old Town Transportation Center
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 11m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $50–85
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- (760) 948-3030
- [email protected]
- Website
- Victor Valley Transit Authority
Bus from VVTC - Dock 6 to San Bernardino
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $1–7
- Schedules at
- Victor Valley Transit Authority
- Local and county
- $1–3
- B-V Link
- $7
Bus from VVTC - Dock 1 to Victor Valley Mall
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1–7
- Schedules at
- Victor Valley Transit Authority
- Local and county
- $1–3
- B-V Link
- $7
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from San Bernardino Downtown Transit Center to San Diego
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $17–27
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
- Phone
- +1 866 691 9732
- [email protected]
- Website
- Limousine Express
Bus from Victorville to Escondido
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–50
- Website
- Limousine Express
- One Way
- $30–50
- Phone
- +1 619-557-4555
- Website
- MTS
Bus from Escondido Transit Center to Broadway & Park Bl
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–5
- Website
- MTS
- Schedules at
- MTS Schedules
- One Way - Adult/Youth
- $2–5
Bus from 11th Av & Broadway to SDSU Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 42 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–5
- Website
- MTS
- Schedules at
- MTS Schedules
- One Way - Adult/Youth
- $2–5
Bus from College Av & SDSU Transit Center to El Cajon Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–5
- Website
- MTS
- Schedules at
- MTS Schedules
- One Way - Adult/Youth
- $2–5
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Booking & Getting There
Victorville to El Cajon bus services, operated by Victor Valley Transit Authority, arrive at San Bernardino station.
Victorville to El Cajon train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Fullerton Amtrak Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Victorville to El Cajon is 148 miles. It takes approximately 2h 34m to drive from Victorville to El Cajon.
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