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Oakland to El Cajon

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Five ways to Travel from Oakland to El Cajon

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Cheapest
By car (799 km)
8 h 18 min
799 km.
from $43
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Plane from Oakland (San Francisco International Airport)
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Rideshare
8 h 18 min
799 km.
from $10.42
Train
16 h 30 min
736 km.
from $197.26
Train, Plane
6 h 31 min
735 km.
from $203.80

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:
$56.20–$281.00
Plane from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to San
Ave. Duration:
1h 22m
Frequency:
Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$47.26–$293.77

United Airlines

Website:
united.com/
Plane from San Francisco International Airport to San
Ave. Duration:
1h 38m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$127.73–$472.59

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:
$58.75–$293.77

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

Website:
alaskaair.com/
Plane from San Francisco International Airport to San
Ave. Duration:
1h 34m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$102.18–$472.59
Plane from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to San
Ave. Duration:
1h 25m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$89.41–$472.59
Plane from Sacramento International Airport to San
Ave. Duration:
1h 35m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$166.04–$957.95

Southwest Airlines

Website:
southwest.com/
Plane from Oakland International Airport to San
Ave. Duration:
1h 30m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$153.27–$485.36
Plane from San Francisco International Airport to San
Ave. Duration:
1h 31m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$140.50–$408.72
Plane from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to San
Ave. Duration:
1h 23m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$127.73–$421.50
Plane from Sacramento International Airport to San
Ave. Duration:
1h 30m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$166.04–$536.45

Train operators

Amtrak

Phone:
+1 800-872-7245
Website:
amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Oakland to Los
Ave. Duration:
12h 2m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$54.92–$191.59
Train from Los Angeles to San
Ave. Duration:
2h 40m
Frequency:
Every 3 hours
Estimated price:
$17.88–$102.18
Train from Oakland to Sacramento
Ave. Duration:
1h 59m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$14.05–$89.41

BART

Phone:
+1-510-464-6000
Website:
bart.gov
Train from 12th Street / Oakland City Center to Milpitas
Ave. Duration:
50 min
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$6.39–$8.94

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–$17.88

Bus operators

Greyhound USA

Phone:
+1 214-849-8100
Email:
Website:
greyhound.com/
Bus from Oakland to San
Ave. Duration:
11h 55m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$39.60–$255.45

Flixbus USA

Phone:
+1 (855) 626-8585
Website:
flixbus.com
Bus from Oakland to San
Ave. Duration:
11h 40m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$49.81–$166.04

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Oakland to El Cajon is to night bus which costs $44.57 - $152.17 and takes 12h 28m.

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

The fastest way to get from Oakland to El Cajon is to fly and tram which takes 4h 14m and costs $46.74 - $260.87 .

Is there a direct bus between Oakland and El Cajon?

No, there is no direct bus from Oakland to El Cajon. However, there are services departing from Oakland and arriving at El Cajon Transit Center via San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 15m.

Is there a direct train between Oakland and El Cajon?

No, there is no direct train from Oakland to El Cajon station. However, there are services departing from Oakland and arriving at El Cajon Station via Los Angeles and Old Town Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 30m.

How far is it from Oakland to El Cajon?

The distance between Oakland and El Cajon is 768 km. The road distance is 799.2 km.

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

The best way to get from Oakland to El Cajon without a car is to bus which takes 13h 15m and costs $34.78 - $271.74 .

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

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

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

Oakland to El Cajon bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Oakland station.

Where do I catch the Oakland to El Cajon train from?

Oakland to El Cajon train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Oakland station.

Train or bus from Oakland to El Cajon?

The best way to get from Oakland to El Cajon is to bus which takes 13h 15m and costs $34.78 - $271.74 . Alternatively, you can train, which costs $65.22 - $271.74 and takes 16h 30m.

Where does the Oakland to El Cajon bus arrive?

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

Where does the Oakland to El Cajon train arrive?

Oakland to El Cajon train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Los Angeles station.

Can I drive from Oakland to El Cajon?

Yes, the driving distance between Oakland to El Cajon is 799 km. It takes approximately 8h 16m to drive from Oakland to El Cajon.

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

Book your Oakland 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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