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

The cheapest way to get from El Cajon to Colton is to drive which costs $19 - $28 and takes 1h 51m.

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

The fastest way to get from El Cajon to Colton is to drive which takes 1h 51m and costs $19 - $28.

Is there a direct bus between El Cajon and Colton?

No, there is no direct bus from El Cajon to Colton. However, there are services departing from El Cajon Transit Center and arriving at San Bernardino Downtown Transit Center via San Diego. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 15m.

Is there a direct train between El Cajon and Colton?

No, there is no direct train from El Cajon station to Colton. However, there are services departing from El Cajon Station and arriving at San Bernardino Depot via San Diego Old Town Transportation Center and Santa Ana. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 43m.

How far is it from El Cajon to Colton?

The distance between El Cajon and Colton is 126 miles. The road distance is 106.3 miles.

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

The best way to get from El Cajon to Colton without a car is to bus which takes 4h 15m and costs $40 - $100.

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

It takes approximately 4h 15m to get from El Cajon to Colton, including transfers.

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

El Cajon to Colton bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from San Diego station.

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

El Cajon to Colton train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from San Diego Old Town Transportation Center station.

Train or bus from El Cajon to Colton?

The best way to get from El Cajon to Colton is to bus which takes 4h 15m and costs $40 - $100. Alternatively, you can train via Santa Ana, which costs $35 - $60 and takes 5h 43m.

Where does the El Cajon to Colton bus arrive?

El Cajon to Colton bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at San Bernardino Downtown Transit Center station.

Where does the El Cajon to Colton train arrive?

El Cajon to Colton train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Santa Ana station.

Can I drive from El Cajon to Colton?

Yes, the driving distance between El Cajon to Colton is 106 miles. It takes approximately 1h 51m to drive from El Cajon to Colton.

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

Book your El Cajon to Colton bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Colton?

There are 514+ hotels available in Colton.

El Cajon to Colton - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 5 ways to get from El Cajon to Colton by bus (Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, or bus

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

Bus (Flixbus)
best
1. Take the bus from San Diego to San Bernardino Downtown Transit Centerbus FlixBus 2015 / ...
4h 15m
$43–97
Drive 105.7 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from El Cajon to Coltoncar 105.7 mi
1h 51m
$20–28
Train via Santa Ana
1. Take the train from San Diego Old Town Transportation Center to Santa Anatrain Pacific Surfliner
2. Take the train from Santa Ana to San Bernardino Depottrain IE-OC Line
5h 43m
$38–57
Train
1. Take the train from San Diego Old Town Transportation Center to Oceansidetrain Pacific Surfliner
2. Take the train from Oceanside to San Bernardino - Downtowntrain IE-OC Line
6h 26m
$34–56
Bus via San Ysidro, CA
1. Take the bus from San Ysidro, CA to Valley Blvd - Bloomingtonbus San Ysidro
6h 33m
$54–105

El Cajon to Colton by bus (Flixbus)

5Weekly Buses

4h 15mAverage Duration

$43Cheapest Price

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Distance: 125.5 mi
Duration: 4h 15m

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

Flixbus USA operates a bus from San Diego to San Bernardino Downtown Transit Center once daily. Tickets cost $22–50 and the journey takes 2h 50m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from El Cajon Station to San Bernardino Depot via Old Town Station, San Diego Old Town Transportation Center, and Santa Ana in around 5h 43m.

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