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Four ways to Travel from Portland to El Cajon

Composite routes from Portland to El Cajon

Cheapest
18 h 20 min
Car
1752 km.
from $96
Other
27 h 30 min
1496 km.
from $296.87
35 h 17 min
1496 km.
from $339.52

Transport providers

Airlines

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

Website:
alaskaair.com/
Plane from Portland International Airport to San
Ave. Duration:
2h 28m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$89.41–$472.59

Southwest Airlines

Website:
southwest.com/
Plane from Portland International Airport to San
Ave. Duration:
2h 25m
Frequency:
Saturday
Estimated price:
$166.04–$498.13

Train operators

Amtrak

Phone:
+1 800-872-7245
Website:
amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Portland to Los
Ave. Duration:
30h 49m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$121.34–$395.95
Train from Los Angeles to San
Ave. Duration:
2h 40m
Frequency:
Every 3 hours
Estimated price:
$17.88–$102.18

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 Sacramento Bus Station to San
Ave. Duration:
13h 5m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$42.15–$268.23

Flixbus USA

Phone:
+1 (855) 626-8585
Website:
flixbus.com
Bus from Portland Curbside Bus Stop to Sacramento
Ave. Duration:
12h 5m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$56.20–$178.82

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Portland to El Cajon is to fly and tram which costs $40.22 - $250 and takes 5h 18m.

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

The fastest way to get from Portland to El Cajon is to fly and tram which takes 5h 18m and costs $40.22 - $250 .

Is there a direct bus between Portland and El Cajon?

No, there is no direct bus from Portland to El Cajon. However, there are services departing from Portland Curbside Bus Stop and arriving at El Cajon Transit Center via Sacramento Bus Station and San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 27h 30m.

Is there a direct train between Portland and El Cajon?

No, there is no direct train from Portland to El Cajon station. However, there are services departing from Portland and arriving at El Cajon Station via Los Angeles and Old Town Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 35h 17m.

How far is it from Portland to El Cajon?

The distance between Portland and El Cajon is 1556 km. The road distance is 1752.7 km.

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

The best way to get from Portland to El Cajon without a car is to bus which takes 27h 30m and costs $81.52 - $423.91 .

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

It takes approximately 5h 18m to get from Portland to El Cajon, including transfers.

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

Portland to El Cajon bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Portland Curbside Bus Stop station.

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

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

Train or bus from Portland to El Cajon?

The best way to get from Portland to El Cajon is to bus which takes 27h 30m and costs $81.52 - $423.91 . Alternatively, you can train, which costs $119.57 - $445.65 and takes 35h 17m.

Where does the Portland to El Cajon bus arrive?

Portland to El Cajon bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Sacramento Bus Station.

Where does the Portland to El Cajon train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Portland to El Cajon?

Yes, the driving distance between Portland to El Cajon is 1753 km. It takes approximately 18h 17m to drive from Portland to El Cajon.

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

Book your Portland 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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