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How to Travel from

San Francisco Airport to El Cajon

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Transport providers

Airlines

Spirit Airlines

Website:
spirit.com
Plane from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to San
Ave. Duration:
1h 22m
Frequency:
Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$47.20–$293.41
Plane from Oakland International Airport to San
Ave. Duration:
1h 28m
Frequency:
Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$56.13–$280.65

United Airlines

Website:
united.com/
Plane from San Francisco International Airport to San
Ave. Duration:
1h 38m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$127.57–$472.00

Frontier Airlines

Website:
flyfrontier.com/
Plane from San Francisco International Airport to San
Ave. Duration:
1h 44m
Frequency:
Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$58.68–$293.41

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

Website:
alaskaair.com/
Plane from San Francisco International Airport to San
Ave. Duration:
1h 34m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$102.05–$472.00
Plane from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to San
Ave. Duration:
1h 25m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$89.30–$472.00

Southwest Airlines

Website:
southwest.com/
Plane from San Francisco International Airport to San
Ave. Duration:
1h 31m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$140.33–$408.22
Plane from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to San
Ave. Duration:
1h 23m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$127.57–$420.98
Plane from Oakland International Airport to San
Ave. Duration:
1h 30m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$153.08–$484.76

Train operators

Caltrain

Phone:
+1 800-660-4287
Website:
caltrain.com
Train from Millbrae Caltrain Southbound to San
Ave. Duration:
55 min
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$8.93–$11.48

Amtrak

Phone:
+1 800-872-7245
Website:
amtrak.com/home.html
Train from San Jose to Los
Ave. Duration:
10h 45m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$51.03–$178.60
Train from Los Angeles to San
Ave. Duration:
2h 40m
Frequency:
Every 3 hours
Estimated price:
$17.86–$102.05

San Diego Metro Transit

Phone:
+1 619-233-3004
Website:
sdmts.com
Train from Santa Fe Depot to El
Ave. Duration:
48 min
Frequency:
Every 20 minutes
Estimated price:
$2.81–$17.86

Bus operators

Greyhound USA

Phone:
+1 214-849-8100
Website:
greyhound.com/
Bus from San Francisco Bus Station to San
Ave. Duration:
12h 35m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$40.82–$267.89

Flixbus USA

Phone:
+1 (855) 626-8585
Website:
flixbus.com
Bus from San Jose Diridon Station to San
Ave. Duration:
10h 5m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$44.65–$153.08

Tufesa

Phone:
+1 833 766 3553
Website:
tufesainternacional.com
Bus from San Jose - King Rd to San
Ave. Duration:
10h
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$108.43–$140.33

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from San Francisco Airport (SFO) to El Cajon?

The cheapest way to get from San Francisco Airport (SFO) to El Cajon is to Caltrain and night bus which costs $54.35 - $173.91 and takes 13h 8m.

What is the fastest way to get from San Francisco Airport (SFO) to El Cajon?

The fastest way to get from San Francisco Airport (SFO) to El Cajon is to fly and tram which takes 2h 48m and costs $59.78 - $271.74 .

Is there a direct bus between San Francisco Airport (SFO) and El Cajon?

No, there is no direct bus from San Francisco Airport (SFO) to El Cajon. However, there are services departing from SFO Airport Terminal G-Lower Level and arriving at El Cajon Transit Center via San Francisco Bus Station and San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 2m.

Is there a direct train between San Francisco Airport (SFO) and El Cajon?

No, there is no direct train from San Francisco Airport (SFO) to El Cajon station. However, there are services departing from San Francisco International Airport and arriving at El Cajon Station via Millbrae Caltrain Southbound, San Jose, Los Angeles and Old Town Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 28m.

How far is it from San Francisco Airport (SFO) to El Cajon?

The distance between San Francisco Airport (SFO) and El Cajon is 756 km. The road distance is 805.9 km.

How do I travel from San Francisco Airport (SFO) to El Cajon without a car?

The best way to get from San Francisco Airport (SFO) to El Cajon without a car is to bus via San Jose which takes 15h 12m and costs $108.70 - $173.91 .

How long does it take to get from San Francisco Airport (SFO) to El Cajon?

It takes approximately 2h 48m to get from San Francisco Airport (SFO) to El Cajon, including transfers.

Where do I catch the San Francisco Airport (SFO) to El Cajon bus from?

San Francisco Airport (SFO) to El Cajon bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from San Francisco Bus Station.

Where do I catch the San Francisco Airport (SFO) to El Cajon train from?

San Francisco Airport (SFO) to El Cajon train services, operated by Caltrain, depart from Millbrae Caltrain Southbound station.

Train or bus from San Francisco Airport (SFO) to El Cajon?

The best way to get from San Francisco Airport (SFO) to El Cajon is to bus via San Jose which takes 15h 12m and costs $108.70 - $173.91 . Alternatively, you can Caltrain and train, which costs $70.65 - $282.61 and takes 17h 28m.

Where does the San Francisco Airport (SFO) to El Cajon bus arrive?

San Francisco Airport (SFO) to El Cajon bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop station.

Where does the San Francisco Airport (SFO) to El Cajon train arrive?

San Francisco Airport (SFO) to El Cajon train services, operated by Caltrain, arrive at San Jose Diridon Caltrain Southbound station.

Can I drive from San Francisco Airport (SFO) to El Cajon?

Yes, the driving distance between San Francisco Airport (SFO) to El Cajon is 806 km. It takes approximately 8h 26m to drive from San Francisco Airport (SFO) to El Cajon.

Where can I stay near El Cajon?

There are 904+ hotels available in El Cajon. Prices start at $53.04 per night.
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