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How to Travel from

San Francisco to El Cajon

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Transport providers

Airlines

Spirit Airlines

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

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 Oakland International Airport to San
Ave. Duration:
1h 30m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$153.08–$484.76
Plane from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to San
Ave. Duration:
1h 23m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$127.57–$420.98

Train operators

Caltrain

Phone:
+1 800-660-4287
Website:
caltrain.com
Train from San Francisco Caltrain Southbound to San
Ave. Duration:
1h 16m
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$10.84–$14.03
Train from San Francisco Caltrain Southbound to Santa
Ave. Duration:
1h 10m
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$10.84–$14.03

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

BART

Phone:
+1-510-464-6000
Website:
bart.gov
Train from Civic Center / UN Plaza to Berryessa
Ave. Duration:
1h 10m
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$8.29–$11.48

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 Francisco to San
Ave. Duration:
11h 15m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$48.48–$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 to El Cajon?

The cheapest way to get from San Francisco to El Cajon is to night bus which costs $43.48 - $152.17 and takes 12h 3m.

What is the fastest way to get from San Francisco to El Cajon?

The fastest way to get from San Francisco to El Cajon is to fly and tram which takes 4h 14m and costs $65.22 - $293.48 .

Is there a direct bus between San Francisco and El Cajon?

No, there is no direct bus from San Francisco station to El Cajon. However, there are services departing from San Francisco Bus Station and arriving at El Cajon Transit Center via San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 55m.

Is there a direct train between San Francisco and El Cajon?

No, there is no direct train from San Francisco to El Cajon station. However, there are services departing from San Francisco Caltrain Southbound and arriving at El Cajon Station via San Jose, Los Angeles and Old Town Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 29m.

How far is it from San Francisco to El Cajon?

The distance between San Francisco and El Cajon is 778 km. The road distance is 816.6 km.

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

The best way to get from San Francisco to El Cajon without a car is to bus which takes 13h 55m and costs $35.87 - $271.74 .

How long does it take to get from San Francisco to El Cajon?

It takes approximately 4h 14m to get from San Francisco to El Cajon, including transfers.

Where do I catch the San Francisco to El Cajon bus from?

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

Where do I catch the San Francisco to El Cajon train from?

San Francisco to El Cajon train services, operated by Caltrain, depart from San Francisco Caltrain Southbound station.

Train, bus or fly from San Francisco to El Cajon?

The best way to get from San Francisco to El Cajon is to bus which takes 13h 55m and costs $35.87 - $271.74 . Alternatively, you can Caltrain and train, which costs $70.65 - $271.74 and takes 17h 29m. There are no good options to train between San Francisco to El Cajon.

Where does the San Francisco to El Cajon bus arrive?

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

Where does the San Francisco to El Cajon train arrive?

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

Can I drive from San Francisco to El Cajon?

Yes, the driving distance between San Francisco to El Cajon is 817 km. It takes approximately 8h 29m to drive from San Francisco to El Cajon.

How do I get a bus ticket from San Francisco to El Cajon?

Book your San Francisco to El Cajon bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

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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