How to Travel from

El Cajon to New York

by Plane, Route or Car

United States of America El Cajon New York

Cheapest

By car (4 477 km)

44 h 30 min

4477 km.

from $246

Fastest

Other

Bus, Plane

9 h 44 min

3886 km.

from $256.32

Bus

2 d 15 h 40 min

3885 km.

from $777.20

Train

2 d 20 h 44 min

3885 km.

from $756.55

Airlines

JetBlue Airways

Website:

jetblue.com/

Plane from San Diego International Airport to John

Ave. Duration:

5h 19m

Frequency:

Every day

Estimated price:

$127.39–$764.32

American Airlines

Website:

aa.com/

Plane from San Diego International Airport to Newark

Ave. Duration:

5h 14m

Frequency:

Every day

Estimated price:

$165.60–$585.98

Plane from San Diego International Airport to Philadelphia

Ave. Duration:

5h 8m

Frequency:

Every day

Estimated price:

$318.46–$1,082.78

Delta

Website:

delta.com/

Plane from San Diego International Airport to John

Ave. Duration:

5h 15m

Frequency:

Every day

Estimated price:

$280.25–$433.11

Plane from San Diego International Airport to Newark

Ave. Duration:

8h 43m

Frequency:

Every day

Estimated price:

$280.25–$420.37

United Airlines

Website:

united.com/

Plane from San Diego International Airport to Newark

Ave. Duration:

5h 12m

Frequency:

Every day

Estimated price:

$178.34–$700.62

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

Website:

alaskaair.com/

Plane from San Diego International Airport to John

Ave. Duration:

5h 16m

Frequency:

Every day

Estimated price:

$165.60–$700.62

Plane from San Diego International Airport to Newark

Ave. Duration:

5h 14m

Frequency:

Every day

Estimated price:

$165.60–$585.98

Southwest Airlines

Website:

southwest.com/

Plane from San Diego International Airport to Philadelphia

Ave. Duration:

7h 10m

Frequency:

Sunday

Estimated price:

$242.03–$700.62

Train operators

Amtrak

Phone:

+1 800-872-7245

Website:

amtrak.com/home.html

Train from San Diego Old Town Transportation Center to Fullerton

Ave. Duration:

2h 7m

Frequency:

Every 3 hours

Estimated price:

$15.29–$89.17

Train from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Chicago

Ave. Duration:

42h 47m

Frequency:

Once daily

Estimated price:

$203.82–$700.62

Train from Chicago Union Station to Ny

Ave. Duration:

20h 12m

Frequency:

Once daily

Estimated price:

$95.54–$331.20

Train from 30th Street Station to Ny

Ave. Duration:

1h 24m

Frequency:

Hourly

Estimated price:

$14.01–$89.17

Amtrak Northeast Regional

Phone:

+1 800-872-7245

Website:

amtrak.com/home.html

Train from 30th Street Station to Ny

Ave. Duration:

1h 30m

Frequency:

Hourly

Estimated price:

$22.93–$242.03

Amtrak Acela

Phone:

+1 800-872-7245

Website:

amtrak.com/home.html

Train from 30th Street Station to Ny

Ave. Duration:

1h 15m

Frequency:

Every 2 hours

Estimated price:

$33.12–$445.85

Bus operators

Greyhound USA

Phone:

+1 214-849-8100

Email:

[email protected]

Website:

greyhound.com/

Bus from El Cajon Transit Center to Phoenix

Ave. Duration:

6h 50m

Frequency:

5 times a week

Estimated price:

$28.02–$203.82

Bus from Phoenix Bus Station to St

Ave. Duration:

30h 20m

Frequency:

Twice daily

Estimated price:

$121.02–$700.62

Bus from St Louis Bus Station to Port

Ave. Duration:

24h 30m

Frequency:

Twice daily

Estimated price:

$76.43–$471.33

What is the cheapest way to get from El Cajon to New York?

The cheapest way to get from El Cajon to New York is to fly and train which costs $76.09 - $869.57 and takes 9h 44m.

What is the fastest way to get from El Cajon to New York?

The fastest way to get from El Cajon to New York is to fly which takes 7h 47m and costs $119.57 - $456.52 .

Is there a direct bus between El Cajon and New York?

No, there is no direct bus from El Cajon to New York. However, there are services departing from El Cajon Transit Center and arriving at Port Authority Bus Terminal via Phoenix Bus Station and St Louis Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 15h.

Is there a direct train between El Cajon and New York?

No, there is no direct train from El Cajon station to New York station. However, there are services departing from El Cajon Station and arriving at Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station via San Diego Old Town Transportation Center, Fullerton Amtrak Station and Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 20h.

How far is it from El Cajon to New York?

The distance between El Cajon and New York is 3989 km. The road distance is 4475.2 km.

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

The best way to get from El Cajon to New York without a car is to bus which takes 2 days 15h and costs $184.78 - $1195.65 .

How long does it take to get from El Cajon to New York?

It takes approximately 7h 47m to get from El Cajon to New York, including transfers.

Where do I catch the El Cajon to New York bus from?

El Cajon to New York bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from El Cajon Transit Center station.

Where do I catch the El Cajon to New York train from?

El Cajon to New York train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from San Diego Old Town Transportation Center station.

Train, bus or fly from El Cajon to New York?

The best way to get from El Cajon to New York is to fly which takes 7h 47m and costs $119.57 - $456.52 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $184.78 - $1195.65 and takes 2 days 15h, you could also train, which costs $260.87 - $978.26 and takes 2 days 20h.

Where does the El Cajon to New York bus arrive?

El Cajon to New York bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Phoenix Bus Station.

What is the time difference between El Cajon and New York?

New York is 3h ahead of El Cajon. It is currently 20:59 in El Cajon and 23:59 in New York.

Where does the El Cajon to New York train arrive?

El Cajon to New York train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Fullerton Amtrak Station.

Can I drive from El Cajon to New York?

Yes, the driving distance between El Cajon to New York is 4475 km. It takes approximately 44h 38m to drive from El Cajon to New York.

How do I get a bus ticket from El Cajon to New York?

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Five ways to Travel from El Cajon to New York

Transport providers

Airlines

JetBlue Airways

American Airlines

Delta

United Airlines

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

Southwest Airlines

Train operators

Amtrak

Amtrak Northeast Regional

Amtrak Acela

Bus operators

Greyhound USA

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from El Cajon to New York?

What is the fastest way to get from El Cajon to New York?

Is there a direct bus between El Cajon and New York?

Is there a direct train between El Cajon and New York?

How far is it from El Cajon to New York?

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

How long does it take to get from El Cajon to New York?

Where do I catch the El Cajon to New York bus from?

Where do I catch the El Cajon to New York train from?

Train, bus or fly from El Cajon to New York?

Where does the El Cajon to New York bus arrive?

What is the time difference between El Cajon and New York?

Where does the El Cajon to New York train arrive?

Can I drive from El Cajon to New York?

How do I get a bus ticket from El Cajon to New York?

Where can I stay near New York?