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

The cheapest way to get from El Cajon to Carson is to drive which costs $21 - $35 and takes 2h 5m.

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

The fastest way to get from El Cajon to Carson is to drive which takes 2h 5m and costs $21 - $35.

Is there a direct bus between El Cajon and Carson?

No, there is no direct bus from El Cajon to Carson. However, there are services departing from Grossmont Center Dr & Center Dr and arriving at Carson St + Moneta Av via University Av & College Av, San Diego and Downtown Long Beach Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 48m.

How far is it from El Cajon to Carson?

The distance between El Cajon and Carson is 159 miles. The road distance is 119.6 miles.

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

The best way to get from El Cajon to Carson without a car is to train which takes 5h 26m and costs $40 - $100.

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

It takes approximately 5h 26m to get from El Cajon to Carson, including transfers.

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

El Cajon to Carson bus services, operated by San Diego Metro Transit, depart from University Av & College Av station.

Train or bus from El Cajon to Carson?

The best way to get from El Cajon to Carson is to train which takes 5h 26m and costs $40 - $100. Alternatively, you can line 10 bus and bus, which costs $18 - $40 and takes 5h 48m.

Where does the El Cajon to Carson bus arrive?

El Cajon to Carson bus services, operated by San Diego Metro Transit, arrive at Old Town Transit Center station.

Can I drive from El Cajon to Carson?

Yes, the driving distance between El Cajon to Carson is 120 miles. It takes approximately 2h 5m to drive from El Cajon to Carson.

Where can I stay near Carson?

There are 2399+ hotels available in Carson.

El Cajon to Carson - 5 ways to travel via train, line 10 bus, bus, car

There are 5 ways to get from El Cajon to Carson by train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), car, tram, plane, or bus (Greyhound)

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Train (Amtrak)
best
1. Take the train from San Diego Old Town Transportation Center to Los Angelestrain Pacific Surfliner
5h 26m
$40–99
Line 10 bus, bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from University Av & College Av to Old Town Transit Centerbus 10
2. Take the bus from San Diego to Long Beach Downtown Transit Gallerybus FlixBus 2006
5h 48m
$18–36
Drive 118.9 mi
1. Drive from El Cajon to Carsoncar 118.9 mi
2h 5m
$22–32
Tram, fly
1. Take the tram from El Cajon Station to Old Town Stationtram
2. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane SAN - LAX
4h 10m
$34–251
Bus (Greyhound)
1. Take the bus from San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop to Long Beach Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0831
5h 55m
$24–59

El Cajon to Carson by tram, train, subway, and bus (Amtrak)

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5h 26mAverage Duration

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Distance: 158 mi
Duration: 5h 26m

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

Amtrak operates a train from San Diego Old Town Transportation Center to Los Angeles every 2 hours. Tickets cost $35–80 and the journey takes 2h 47m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Grossmont Center Dr & Center Dr to Carson St + Moneta Av via University Av & College Av, Old Town Transit Center, San Diego, and Downtown Long Beach Station in around 5h 48m.

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