What is the cheapest way to get from West Covina to El Cajon?

The cheapest way to get from West Covina to El Cajon is to drive which costs $22 - $35 and takes 2h 13m.

What is the fastest way to get from West Covina to El Cajon?

The fastest way to get from West Covina to El Cajon is to drive which takes 2h 13m and costs $22 - $35.

Is there a direct bus between West Covina and El Cajon?

No, there is no direct bus from West Covina to El Cajon. However, there are services departing from West Covina Pkwy and Toluca Ave W and arriving at El Cajon Transit Center via Cal State La Transit Center, Los Angeles Union Station, LAX Terminal 3 Shared Rides Stop and San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 1m.

Is there a direct train between West Covina and El Cajon?

No, there is no direct train from West Covina to El Cajon station. However, there are services departing from Baldwin Park and arriving at El Cajon Station via Los Angeles and Old Town Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 8m.

How far is it from West Covina to El Cajon?

The distance between West Covina and El Cajon is 159 miles. The road distance is 122.1 miles.

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

The best way to get from West Covina to El Cajon without a car is to train which takes 5h 8m and costs $40 - $110.

How long does it take to get from West Covina to El Cajon?

It takes approximately 5h 8m to get from West Covina to El Cajon, including transfers.

Where do I catch the West Covina to El Cajon bus from?

West Covina to El Cajon bus services, operated by Foothill Transit, depart from West Covina Pkwy and Toluca Ave W station.

Where do I catch the West Covina to El Cajon train from?

West Covina to El Cajon train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Los Angeles station.

Train or bus from West Covina to El Cajon?

The best way to get from West Covina to El Cajon is to train which takes 5h 8m and costs $40 - $110. Alternatively, you can line 707 bus and line 74 bus and bus, which costs $65 - $140 and takes 7h 1m.

Where does the West Covina to El Cajon bus arrive?

West Covina to El Cajon bus services, operated by Foothill Transit, arrive at Cal State LA W station.

Where does the West Covina to El Cajon train arrive?

West Covina to El Cajon train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at San Diego Old Town Transportation Center station.

Can I drive from West Covina to El Cajon?

Yes, the driving distance between West Covina to El Cajon is 122 miles. It takes approximately 2h 13m to drive from West Covina to El Cajon.

Where can I stay near El Cajon?

There are 1197+ hotels available in El Cajon.

West Covina to El Cajon - 5 ways to travel via train, and line 707 bus

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There are 5 ways to get from West Covina to El Cajon by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, bus, plane, tram, or bus (Flixbus)

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Train (Amtrak)
best
1. Take the train from Los Angeles to San Diego Old Town Transportation Centertrain Pacific Surfliner
5h 8m
$44–110
Drive 121.4 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from West Covina to El Cajoncar 121.4 mi
2h 13m
$23–32
Line 707 bus, line 74 bus, bus
1. Take the bus from West Covina Pkwy and Toluca Ave W to Cal State LA Wbus 707
2. Take the bus from Cal State La Transit Center to Cesar E Chavez / Vignesbus 74
3. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to LAX Tom Bradley International Terminalbus
4. Take the bus from LAX Terminal 3 Shared Rides Stop to San Diegobus
5. Take the bus from San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop to El Cajon Transit Centerbus
7h 1m
$67–136
Line 707 bus, fly, tram
1. Take the bus from West Covina Pkwy and Toluca Ave W to Union Station Patsaouras Bus Plaza Wbus
2. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane LAX - SAN
3. Take the tram from Santa Fe Depot to El Cajon Stationtram
4h 57m
$173–688
Bus (Flixbus)
1. Take the bus from Los Angeles Downtown to San Diegobus FlixBus 2006 / ...
7h 20m
$25–58

West Covina to El Cajon by train, foot, and tram (Amtrak)

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5h 8mAverage Duration

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Distance: 157.6 mi
Duration: 5h 8m

What companies run services between West Covina, CA, USA and El Cajon, CA, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from Los Angeles to San Diego Old Town Transportation Center hourly. Tickets cost $35–85 and the journey takes 2h 42m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from West Covina Pkwy and Toluca Ave W to El Cajon Transit Center via Cal State LA W, Cal State La Transit Center, Cesar E Chavez / Vignes, Los Angeles Union Station, LAX Tom Bradley International Terminal, LAX Terminal 3 Shared Rides Stop, and San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop in around 7h 1m.

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