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

The cheapest way to get from Whittier to El Cajon is to drive which costs $21 - $35 and takes 2h 5m.

What is the fastest way to get from Whittier to El Cajon?

The fastest way to get from Whittier to El Cajon is to drive which takes 2h 5m and costs $21 - $35.

Is there a direct bus between Whittier and El Cajon?

No, there is no direct bus from Whittier to El Cajon. However, there are services departing from Painter Avenue and Philadelphia Street and arriving at El Cajon Transit Center via El Monte Station Upper Level, El Monte and San Ysidro Bus Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 31m.

Is there a direct train between Whittier and El Cajon?

No, there is no direct train from Whittier to El Cajon station. However, there are services departing from Norwalk / Santa Fe Springs and arriving at El Cajon Station via Fullerton Amtrak Station and Old Town Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 17m.

How far is it from Whittier to El Cajon?

The distance between Whittier and El Cajon is 130 miles. The road distance is 116.4 miles.

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

The best way to get from Whittier to El Cajon without a car is to train and tram which takes 4h 17m and costs $60 - $120.

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

It takes approximately 4h 17m to get from Whittier to El Cajon, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Whittier to El Cajon bus from?

Whittier to El Cajon bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, depart from El Monte station.

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

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

Where does the Whittier to El Cajon bus arrive?

Whittier to El Cajon bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, arrive at San Ysidro station.

Where does the Whittier to El Cajon train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Whittier to El Cajon?

Yes, the driving distance between Whittier to El Cajon is 116 miles. It takes approximately 2h 5m to drive from Whittier to El Cajon.

Where can I stay near El Cajon?

There are 1152+ hotels available in El Cajon.

Whittier to El Cajon - 5 ways to travel via train, tram, bus, and car

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

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Train, tram
best
1. Take the train from Fullerton Amtrak Station to San Diego Old Town Transportation Centertrain Pacific Surfliner
2. Take the tram from Old Town Station to El Cajon Stationtram Green
4h 17m
$62–118
Drive 115.7 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Whittier to El Cajoncar 115.7 mi
2h 5m
$22–31
Bus
1. Take the bus from El Monte to San Ysidrobus Lxus 3105
2. Take the bus from San Ysidro Bus Terminal to El Cajon Transit Centerbus Greyhound US0851S
6h 31m
$61–94
Line 7 bus, tram, fly
1. Take the bus from Painter Avenue and Philadelphia Street to C Line Stationbus
2. Take the tram from Norwalk Station to LAX / Metro Transit Centertram
3. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane LAX - SAN
4. Take the tram from Santa Fe Depot to El Cajon Stationtram
5h 4m
Line 173 bus, bus
1. Take the bus from Norwalk Station Bay 11 to 1st & Shelter F Sbus 173 / ...
2. Take the bus from Long Beach Downtown Transit Gallery to San Diegobus FlixBus 2006
7h 6m
$38–66

Whittier to El Cajon by bus

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Distance: 129.1 mi
Duration: 4h 17m

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

You can take a bus from Painter Avenue and Philadelphia Street to El Cajon Transit Center via El Monte Station - Lower Bay 3/4, El Monte Station Upper Level, Garvey Ave and Mountain View Rd E, El Monte, San Ysidro, and San Ysidro Bus Terminal in around 6h 31m.

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