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Detroit to El Cajon

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36 h 43 min
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Six ways to Travel from Detroit to El Cajon

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Cheapest
By car (3 775 km)
36 h 43 min
3775 km.
from $207
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Bus
2 d 2 h 35 min
3144 km.
from $693.52
Bus, Train
2 d 7 h 35 min
3146 km.
from $450.71
Bus, Plane (Fly to Mcclellan-Palomar Airport)
9 h 34 min
3146 km.
from $425.87
Bus, Plane (Fly to Los Angeles International Airport)
11 h 14 min
3146 km.
from $261.74

Transport providers

Airlines

Spirit Airlines

Website:
spirit.com
Plane from Detroit to Los
Ave. Duration:
5h 8m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$140.12–$535.02

American Airlines

Website:
aa.com/
Plane from Detroit to San
Ave. Duration:
6h 56m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$458.59–$955.39
Plane from Detroit to Mcclellan-Palomar
Ave. Duration:
8h 10m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$95.54–$891.70
Plane from Detroit to General
Ave. Duration:
7h 49m
Frequency:
Monday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$114.65–$955.39

Delta

Website:
delta.com/
Plane from Detroit to San
Ave. Duration:
4h 58m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$280.25–$471.33
Plane from Detroit to Los
Ave. Duration:
5h 5m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$216.56–$382.16

United Airlines

Website:
united.com/
Plane from Detroit to San
Ave. Duration:
7h 20m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$611.45–$1,273.86
Plane from Detroit to Los
Ave. Duration:
7h 39m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$343.94–$828.01

Frontier Airlines

Website:
flyfrontier.com/
Plane from Detroit to San
Ave. Duration:
6h 53m
Frequency:
Saturday
Estimated price:
$178.34–$445.85
Plane from Detroit to Los
Ave. Duration:
6h 58m
Frequency:
Saturday
Estimated price:
$70.06–$318.46

Southwest Airlines

Website:
southwest.com/
Plane from Detroit to San
Ave. Duration:
6h 52m
Frequency:
Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$229.29–$624.19
Plane from Detroit to Los
Ave. Duration:
6h 40m
Frequency:
Monday, Thursday, and Friday
Estimated price:
$178.34–$496.81

Volaris

Website:
volaris.com/
Plane from Detroit to General
Ave. Duration:
9h 9m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$343.94–$496.81

JSX

Website:
jsx.com/home/search
Plane from Detroit to Mcclellan-Palomar
Ave. Duration:
7h 8m
Frequency:
Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$95.54–$496.81

Train operators

Amtrak

Phone:
+1 800-872-7245
Website:
amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Chicago Union Station to Fullerton
Ave. Duration:
42h 44m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$203.82–$700.62
Train from Fullerton Amtrak Station to San
Ave. Duration:
2h 9m
Frequency:
Every 3 hours
Estimated price:
$15.29–$89.17

Bus operators

Greyhound USA

Phone:
+1 214-849-8100
Email:
Website:
greyhound.com/
Bus from Detroit Bus Station to Gary
Ave. Duration:
5h
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$20.38–$165.60
Bus from Gary Bus Station to St
Ave. Duration:
5h 25m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$24.20–$178.34
Bus from St Louis Bus Station to Phoenix
Ave. Duration:
30h
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$121.02–$700.62
Bus from Phoenix Bus Station to El
Ave. Duration:
7h 10m
Frequency:
5 times a week
Estimated price:
$28.02–$203.82

Flixbus USA

Phone:
+1 (855) 626-8585
Website:
flixbus.com
Bus from Detroit Bus Station to Chicago
Ave. Duration:
7h 15m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$34.39–$114.65

reLAXsan

Phone:
(858) 430-8440
Email:
Website:
gorelaxsan.com/
Bus from LAX Terminal 3 Shared Rides Stop to San
Ave. Duration:
2h 35m
Frequency:
5 times a day

LAX LINQ

Phone:
(323)-776-5467
Email:
Website:
laxlinq.com/
Bus from LAX Terminal 3 Shared Rides Stop to San
Ave. Duration:
3h
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$63.69–$89.17

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Detroit to El Cajon is to fly which costs $152.17 - $380.43 and takes 8h 17m.

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

The fastest way to get from Detroit to El Cajon is to fly which takes 8h 17m and costs $152.17 - $380.43 .

Is there a direct bus between Detroit and El Cajon?

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

How far is it from Detroit to El Cajon?

The distance between Detroit and El Cajon is 3214 km. The road distance is 3775.1 km.

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

The best way to get from Detroit to El Cajon without a car is to bus which takes 2 days 2h and costs $163.04 - $1086.96 .

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

It takes approximately 8h 17m to get from Detroit to El Cajon, including transfers.

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

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

Bus or fly from Detroit to El Cajon?

The best way to get from Detroit to El Cajon is to fly which takes 8h 17m and costs $152.17 - $380.43 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $163.04 - $1086.96 and takes 2 days 2h.

Where does the Detroit to El Cajon bus arrive?

Detroit to El Cajon bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Gary Bus Station.

What is the time difference between Detroit and El Cajon?

El Cajon is 3h behind Detroit. It is currently 19:56 in Detroit and 16:56 in El Cajon.

Can I drive from Detroit to El Cajon?

Yes, the driving distance between Detroit to El Cajon is 3775 km. It takes approximately 36h 43m to drive from Detroit to El Cajon.

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

Book your Detroit 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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