There are 3 ways to get from El Cajon to Perris by bus (Flixbus), train (Amtrak), or car
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Bus, line 19 bus
best- Take the bus from San Diego to Riversidebus FlixBus 2015 / ...
- Take the bus from Moreno Valley Mall to Perris Transit Centerbus 19
6h 5m$43–96Drive 83.2 mi
cheapest- Drive from El Cajon to Perriscar 83.2 mi
1h 25m$16–22Train
- Take the train from San Diego Old Town Transportation Center to Fullerton Amtrak Stationtrain Pacific Surfliner
- Take the train from Fullerton to Perris - Downtowntrain 91-PV Line
6h 11m$40–62
El Cajon to Perris by bus and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from El Cajon to Perris is to drive which costs $15 - $22 and takes 1h 25m.
The fastest way to get from El Cajon to Perris is to drive which takes 1h 25m and costs $15 - $22.
No, there is no direct bus from El Cajon to Perris. However, there are services departing from El Cajon Transit Center and arriving at Perris Transit Center via San Diego, UCR at Bannockburn Village and Moreno Valley Mall. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 5m.
No, there is no direct train from El Cajon station to Perris. However, there are services departing from El Cajon Station and arriving at Perris - Downtown via San Diego Old Town Transportation Center and Fullerton. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 11m.
The distance between El Cajon and Perris is 141 miles. The road distance is 83.7 miles.
The best way to get from El Cajon to Perris without a car is to bus and line 19 bus which takes 6h 5m and costs $40 - $100.
It takes approximately 6h 5m to get from El Cajon to Perris, including transfers.
El Cajon to Perris bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from San Diego station.
El Cajon to Perris train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from San Diego Old Town Transportation Center station.
The best way to get from El Cajon to Perris is to bus and line 19 bus which takes 6h 5m and costs $40 - $100. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $40 - $65 and takes 6h 11m.
What companies run services between El Cajon, CA, USA and Perris, CA, USA?
You can take a bus from El Cajon Transit Center to Perris Transit Center via San Diego, Riverside, UCR at Bannockburn Village, and Moreno Valley Mall in around 6h 5m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from El Cajon Station to Perris - Downtown via Old Town Station, San Diego Old Town Transportation Center, Fullerton Amtrak Station, and Fullerton in around 6h 11m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from San Diego Old Town Transportation Center to Fullerton Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 7m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $28–33
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- (800) 371-LINK (5465)
- Website
- metrolinktrains.com
Train from Fullerton to Perris - Downtown
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 26m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $10–14
- Website
- https://metrolinktrains.com
- Passenger
- $10–14
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from San Diego to Riverside
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $20–45
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Phone
- +1 (951) 565-5002
- Website
- riversidetransit.com
Bus from Moreno Valley Mall to Perris Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1–2
- Website
- http://www.riversidetransit.com
- Children 46" tall and under
- $1–2
- Seniors 60+, Disabled, Medicare
- $1–2
- Adults and children over 46" tall
- $1–2
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More Questions & Answers
El Cajon to Perris bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Riverside station.
El Cajon to Perris train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Fullerton Amtrak Station.
Yes, the driving distance between El Cajon to Perris is 84 miles. It takes approximately 1h 25m to drive from El Cajon to Perris.
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