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

The cheapest way to get from Denver to El Cajon is to bus which costs $140 - $340 and takes 26h 5m.

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

The fastest way to get from Denver to El Cajon is to fly and taxi which takes 5h 13m and costs $220 - $600.

Is there a direct bus between Denver and El Cajon?

No, there is no direct bus from Denver station to El Cajon. However, there are services departing from Denver Union Station and arriving at El Cajon Transit Center via Las Vegas Bus Terminal, Santa Ana Bus Stop and San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 26h 5m.

How far is it from Denver to El Cajon?

The distance between Denver and El Cajon is 903 miles. The road distance is 1086.1 miles.

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

The best way to get from Denver to El Cajon without a car is to bus which takes 26h 5m and costs $140 - $340.

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

It takes approximately 5h 32m to get from Denver to El Cajon, including transfers.

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

Denver to El Cajon bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Denver Union Station.

Where does the Denver to El Cajon bus arrive?

Denver to El Cajon bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Las Vegas Bus Terminal station.

What is the time difference between Denver and El Cajon?

El Cajon is 1h behind Denver. It is currently 11:24 AM in Denver and 10:24 AM in El Cajon.

Can I drive from Denver to El Cajon?

Yes, the driving distance between Denver to El Cajon is 1086 miles. It takes approximately 16h 58m to drive from Denver to El Cajon.

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

Book your Denver to El Cajon bus tickets online with FlixBus.

Where can I stay near El Cajon?

There are 847+ hotels available in El Cajon.

Denver to El Cajon - 6 ways to travel via train, plane, tram, bus, car

There are 6 ways to get from Denver to El Cajon by plane, tram, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), bus, train, car, or taxi

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Fly Denver to San Diego International Airport, tram
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1. Fly from Denver (DEN) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane DEN - SAN
2. Take the tram from Old Town Station to El Cajon Stationtram
5h 32m
$132–725
Bus
1. Take the bus from Denver Union Station to Las Vegas Bus Terminalbus
2. Take the bus from Las Vegas Bus Terminal to Santa Ana Bus Stopbus
3. Take the bus from Santa Ana Bus Stop to San Diego Greyhound Bus Stopbus
26h 5m
$149–333
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Denver to Las Vegas Transportation Centerbus
2. Take the train from Las Vegas Amtrak Station to Fullerton Amtrak Stationtrain
3. Take the train from Fullerton Amtrak Station to San Diego Old Town Transportation Centertrain
30h 14m
$193–429
Drive 1,079.8 mi
1. Drive from Denver to El Cajoncar 1,079.8 mi
16h 58m
$198–285
Fly Denver to Mcclellan–Palomar Airport, taxi
1. Fly from Denver (DEN) to Mcclellan–Palomar Airport (CLD)plane DEN - CLD
2. Take the taxi from Carlsbad-Airport-CLD to El Cajontaxi
5h 13m
$220–600
Bus to Colorado Springs Airport, fly to San Diego International Airport
1. Take the bus from Denver, CO to Colorado Springs, CObus
2. Fly from Colorado Springs Airport (COS) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane COS - SAN
7h 43m
$189–935

Denver to El Cajon by bus

5Weekly Buses

26h 5mAverage Duration

$149Cheapest Price

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Distance: 897.8 mi
Duration: 5h 32m

What companies run services between Denver, CO, USA and El Cajon, CA, USA?

You can take a bus from Denver Union Station to El Cajon Transit Center via Las Vegas Bus Terminal, Santa Ana Bus Stop, and San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop in around 26h 5m.

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