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How to get fromEl Cajon to Elkhartby plane, bus (Greyhound), bus, train or car

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There are 6 ways to get from El Cajon to Elkhart by plane, bus (Greyhound), bus, train, or car

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  1. Fly to South Bend

    best
    1. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to South Bend (SBN)planeSAN - SBN
    8h 39m
    $268–1,035

  2. Fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train

    cheapest
    1. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)planeSAN - ORD
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Elkhart Amtrak Stationtrain
    9h 46m
    $108–465

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from El Cajon Transit Center to Phoenix Bus Stationbus
    2. Take the bus from Phoenix Bus Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus
    3. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Indianapolis Union Stationbus
    4. Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to South Street Station - South Bendbus
    2d 1h
    $255–604

  4. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from San Diego to San Bernardino Downtown Transit Centerbus
    2. Take the train from San Bernardino to Chicago Union Stationtrain
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Elkhart Amtrak Stationtrain
    2d 2h
    $224–725

  5. Drive 2,164.9 mi

    1. Drive from El Cajon to Elkhartcar2,164.9 mi
    34h 14m
    $396–571

  6. Fly to Chicago Midway International Airport, train

    1. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)planeSAN - MDW
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Elkhart Amtrak Stationtrain
    9h 41m
    $194–825

El Cajon to Elkhart by tram, bus, and train

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration2d 2hAverage Duration
Ticket$224Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between El Cajon, CA, USA and Elkhart, IN, USA?

United Airlines, American Airlines, and Delta fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to South Bend (SBN) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a bus from El Cajon Transit Center to Transfer Center via Phoenix Bus Station, St Louis Bus Station, Indianapolis Union Station, and South Street Station in around 2d 1h.

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