There are 4 ways to get from Yuma to El Cortez by bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, or plane
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Bus (Greyhound)
best- Take the bus from Yuma County Area Transit to El Cajon Transit Centerbus Greyhound US0851S
4h 52m$30–67Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Yuma Amtrak to Los Angelestrain Texas Eagle / ...
- Take the train from Los Angeles to San Diegotrain Pacific Surfliner
9h 56m$121–248Drive 169.7 mi
- Drive from Yuma to El Cortezcar 169.7 mi
2h 46m$31–45Fly
- Fly from Yuma International Airport (YUM) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane YUM - SAN
5h 51m$68–377
Yuma to El Cortez by bus, tram, and foot (Greyhound)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Yuma to El Cortez is to drive which costs $30 - $45 and takes 2h 46m.
The fastest way to get from Yuma to El Cortez is to drive which takes 2h 46m and costs $30 - $45.
No, there is no direct bus from Yuma to El Cortez. However, there are services departing from Yuma County Area Transit and arriving at El Cajon Transit Center via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 52m.
No, there is no direct train from Yuma to El Cortez. However, there are services departing from Yuma Amtrak and arriving at San Diego via Los Angeles. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 56m.
The distance between Yuma and El Cortez is 188 miles. The road distance is 170.7 miles.
The best way to get from Yuma to El Cortez without a car is to bus which takes 4h 52m and costs $29 - $70.
It takes approximately 4h 52m to get from Yuma to El Cortez, including transfers.
Yuma to El Cortez bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Yuma County Area Transit station.
Yuma to El Cortez train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Yuma Amtrak station.
The best way to get from Yuma to El Cortez is to bus which takes 4h 52m and costs $29 - $70. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $120 - $250 and takes 9h 56m, you could also fly, which costs $65 - $380 and takes 5h 51m.
What companies run services between Yuma, AZ, USA and El Cortez, CA, USA?
Greyhound USA operates a bus from Yuma County Area Transit to El Cajon Transit Center once daily. Tickets cost $27–55 and the journey takes 3h 50m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Yuma Amtrak to El Cortez via Los Angeles and San Diego in around 9h 56m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Yuma International Airport to San Diego International Airport via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 26m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–370
Flights from Yuma International Airport to San Diego International Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 7m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $190–800
- Website
- alaskaair.com
Flights from Yuma International Airport to San Diego International Airport via Phoenix, Las Vegas
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 48m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $210–1,100
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Yuma Amtrak to Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 46m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $80–170
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Los Angeles to San Diego
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 57m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $40–85
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Yuma County Area Transit to El Cajon Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $27–55
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
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More Questions & Answers
Yuma to El Cortez bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at El Cajon Transit Center station.
Yuma to El Cortez train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Los Angeles station.
Yes, the driving distance between Yuma to El Cortez is 171 miles. It takes approximately 2h 46m to drive from Yuma to El Cortez.
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