There are 5 ways to get from El Cajon to Azusa by train (Amtrak), bus, tram, car, plane, or bus (Flixbus)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from San Diego Old Town Transportation Center to Los Angelestrain Pacific Surfliner
5h 15m$40–102Bus, tram
cheapest- Take the bus from San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop to Long Beach Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0831
- Take the tram from Anaheim Street Station to Azusa Downtown Stationtram Metro A Line
6h 26m$20–52Drive 124.9 mi
- Drive from El Cajon to Azusacar 124.9 mi
2h 17m$23–33Tram, fly
- Take the tram from El Cajon Station to Old Town Stationtram
- Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane SAN - LAX
- Take the tram from Union Station - Metro A-Line to Azusa Downtown Stationtram
4h 54m$172–680Bus (Flixbus)
- Take the bus from San Diego to Los Angeles Downtownbus FlixBus 2006 / ...
7h 4m$25–53
El Cajon to Azusa by tram and train (Amtrak)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from El Cajon to Azusa is to drive which costs $22 - $35 and takes 2h 17m.
The fastest way to get from El Cajon to Azusa is to drive which takes 2h 17m and costs $22 - $35.
No, there is no direct bus from El Cajon to Azusa. However, there are services departing from El Cajon Transit Center and arriving at Foothill Blvd and San Gabriel Blvd N via San Diego, Cesar Chavez Transit Pavilion, Cal State LA E and West Covina Pkwy and California Ave W. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 4m.
No, there is no direct train from El Cajon station to Azusa station. However, there are services departing from El Cajon Station and arriving at Azusa Downtown Station via San Diego Old Town Transportation Center and Union Station - Metro A-Line. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 15m.
The distance between El Cajon and Azusa is 164 miles. The road distance is 125.7 miles.
The best way to get from El Cajon to Azusa without a car is to train which takes 5h 15m and costs $35 - $110.
It takes approximately 5h 15m to get from El Cajon to Azusa, including transfers.
El Cajon to Azusa bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from San Diego station.
El Cajon to Azusa train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from San Diego Old Town Transportation Center station.
The best way to get from El Cajon to Azusa is to train which takes 5h 15m and costs $35 - $110. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $25 - $55 and takes 7h 4m.
What companies run services between El Cajon, CA, USA and Azusa, CA, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from San Diego Old Town Transportation Center to Los Angeles hourly. Tickets cost $35–85 and the journey takes 2h 47m. Alternatively, Flixbus USA operates a bus from San Diego to Los Angeles Downtown every 4 hours. Tickets cost $20–35 and the journey takes 3h 20m.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from San Diego International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $24–180
- Website
- united.com
Flights from San Diego International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $24–180
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from San Diego Old Town Transportation Center to Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 47m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $35–85
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1-323-466-3876
- CustomerRelations@metro.net
- Website
- Metro Los Angeles
Tram from Anaheim Street Station to Azusa Downtown Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2
- Website
- Metro Los Angeles
Tram from Union Station - Metro A-Line to Azusa Downtown Station
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1–2
- Website
- Metro Los Angeles
- Phone
- +1 619-557-4555
- Website
- MTS
Tram from El Cajon Station to Old Town Station
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–15
- Website
- MTS
- Schedules at
- MTS Schedules
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop to Long Beach Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $16–35
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from San Diego to Los Angeles Downtown
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $20–35
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
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Booking & Getting There
El Cajon to Azusa bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Los Angeles Downtown station.
El Cajon to Azusa train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Los Angeles station.
Yes, the driving distance between El Cajon to Azusa is 126 miles. It takes approximately 2h 17m to drive from El Cajon to Azusa.
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