There are 4 ways to get from Westminster to El Cajon by bus, train, tram, car, or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Line 560 bus, train, tram
best- Take the bus from Westminster-Golden West to The Depot At Santa Ana Dock 9bus 560
- Take the train from Santa Ana to San Diego Old Town Transportation Centertrain
- Take the tram from Old Town Station to El Cajon Stationtram
4h 17m$31–77Line 560 bus, bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Westminster-Golden West to The Depot At Santa Ana Dock 9bus 560
- Take the bus from Santa Ana Bus Stop to San Diego Greyhound Bus Stopbus Greyhound US0831
4h 48m$16–32Line 560 bus, bus, tram
- Take the bus from Westminster-Golden West to The Depot At Santa Ana Dock 9bus 560
- Take the bus from Santa Ana Bus Stop to San Diegobus
- Take the tram from Seaport Village Station to El Cajon Stationtram
4h 27m$18–40Drive 101.4 mi
- Drive from Westminster to El Cajoncar 101.4 mi
1h 46m$19–27
Westminster to El Cajon by bus, train, and tram
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Westminster to El Cajon is to line 560 bus and bus which costs $16 - $35 and takes 4h 48m.
The fastest way to get from Westminster to El Cajon is to drive which takes 1h 46m and costs $18 - $27.
No, there is no direct bus from Westminster to El Cajon. However, there are services departing from Westminster-Golden West and arriving at El Cajon Transit Center via Santa Ana Bus Stop and San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 48m.
The distance between Westminster and El Cajon is 115 miles. The road distance is 102 miles.
The best way to get from Westminster to El Cajon without a car is to line 560 bus and train and tram which takes 4h 17m and costs $30 - $80.
It takes approximately 4h 17m to get from Westminster to El Cajon, including transfers.
Westminster to El Cajon bus services, operated by OCTA, depart from Westminster-Golden West station.
Westminster to El Cajon bus services, operated by OCTA, arrive at The Depot At Santa Ana Dock 9 station.
Yes, the driving distance between Westminster to El Cajon is 102 miles. It takes approximately 1h 46m to drive from Westminster to El Cajon.
There are 1084+ hotels available in El Cajon.
What companies run services between Westminster, CA, USA and El Cajon, CA, USA?
You can take a bus from Westminster-Golden West to El Cajon Transit Center via The Depot At Santa Ana Dock 9, Santa Ana Bus Stop, and San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop in around 4h 48m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Santa Ana to San Diego Old Town Transportation Center
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 51m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $27–60
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 619-557-4555
- Website
- MTS
Tram from Old Town Station to El Cajon Station
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–15
- Website
- MTS
- Schedules at
- MTS Schedules
Tram from Seaport Village Station to El Cajon Station
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–15
- Website
- MTS
- Schedules at
- MTS Schedules
- Phone
- +1 714-560-6282
- Website
- octa.net
Bus from Westminster-Golden West to The Depot At Santa Ana Dock 9
- Ave. Duration
- 43 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2
- Schedules at
- octa.net
Bus from Westminster-Golden West to The Depot At Santa Ana Dock 9
- Ave. Duration
- 43 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2
- Schedules at
- octa.net
Bus from Westminster-Golden West to The Depot At Santa Ana Dock 9
- Ave. Duration
- 43 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2
- Schedules at
- octa.net
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Santa Ana Bus Stop to San Diego
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $14–23
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Santa Ana Bus Stop to San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $13–22
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Santa Ana Bus Stop to San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $12–25
- Website
- Greyhound
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