There are 5 ways to get from El Cajon to Carson by bus (Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, tram, plane, or bus (Greyhound)
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Bus, line 3 bus
best- Take the bus from San Diego to Long Beach Downtown Transit Gallerybus FlixBus 2006
- Take the bus from Downtown Long Beach Station to Carson St + Moneta Avbus 3
4h 41m$18–31Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from San Diego Old Town Transportation Center to Los Angelestrain Pacific Surfliner
5h 21m$46–99Drive 118.9 mi
- Drive from El Cajon to Carsoncar 118.9 mi
2h 5m$22–32Tram, 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
4h 15m$176–1,521Bus (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop to Long Beach Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0831
5h 55m$22–49
El Cajon to Carson by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from El Cajon to Carson is to bus and line 3 bus which costs $18 - $35 and takes 4h 41m.
The fastest way to get from El Cajon to Carson is to drive which takes 2h 5m and costs $21 - $35.
No, there is no direct bus from El Cajon to Carson. However, there are services departing from El Cajon Transit Center and arriving at Carson St + Moneta Av via San Diego and Downtown Long Beach Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 41m.
No, there is no direct train from El Cajon station to Carson station. However, there are services departing from El Cajon Station and arriving at 7th Street / Metro Center Station - Metro B & D Lines via San Diego Old Town Transportation Center and Union Station - Metro B & D Lines. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 21m.
The distance between El Cajon and Carson is 131 miles. The road distance is 119.6 miles.
The best way to get from El Cajon to Carson without a car is to bus and line 3 bus which takes 4h 41m and costs $18 - $35.
It takes approximately 4h 41m to get from El Cajon to Carson, including transfers.
El Cajon to Carson bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from San Diego station.
El Cajon to Carson train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from San Diego Old Town Transportation Center station.
The best way to get from El Cajon to Carson is to bus and line 3 bus which takes 4h 41m and costs $18 - $35. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $45 - $100 and takes 5h 21m.
What companies run services between El Cajon, CA, USA and Carson, CA, USA?
You can take a bus from El Cajon Transit Center to Carson St + Moneta Av via San Diego and Downtown Long Beach Station in around 4h 41m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from San Diego Old Town Transportation Center to Los Angeles hourly. Tickets cost $40–80 and the journey takes 2h 47m.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from San Diego International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $25–200
- Website
- united.com
Flights from San Diego International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $25–200
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from San Diego Old Town Transportation Center to Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 47m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $40–80
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
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- Phone
- +1 619-557-4555
- Website
- sdmts.com
Tram from El Cajon Station to Old Town Station
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–15
- Website
- https://www.sdmts.com
- Schedules at
- https://www.sdmts.com/getting-around/departures-and-schedules
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from San Diego to Long Beach Downtown Transit Gallery
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $15–25
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Phone
- +1 310-618-6266
- Website
- transit.torranceca.gov
Bus from Downtown Long Beach Station to Carson St + Moneta Av
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1–2
- Website
- https://transit.torranceca.gov
- Schedules at
- https://transit.torranceca.gov/routes-schedules
- Seniors 65+
- $1
- Students
- $1
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop to Long Beach Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $16–30
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
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More Questions & Answers
El Cajon to Carson bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Long Beach Downtown Transit Gallery station.
El Cajon to Carson train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Los Angeles station.
Yes, the driving distance between El Cajon to Carson is 120 miles. It takes approximately 2h 5m to drive from El Cajon to Carson.
There are 1552+ hotels available in Carson.