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

The cheapest way to get from Indio to El Cajon is to drive which costs $23 - $35 and takes 2h 45m.

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

The fastest way to get from Indio to El Cajon is to drive which takes 2h 45m and costs $23 - $35.

Is there a direct bus between Indio and El Cajon?

No, there is no direct bus from Indio station to El Cajon. However, there are services departing from Indio Bus Station and arriving at El Cajon Transit Center via C. José Azueta y Blvr. López Mateos, Mexicali and Sr 188 & Tecate Mart. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 22m.

How far is it from Indio to El Cajon?

The distance between Indio and El Cajon is 270 miles. The road distance is 131.7 miles.

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

The best way to get from Indio to El Cajon without a car is to bus and train which takes 7h 5m and costs $40 - $110.

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

It takes approximately 7h 5m to get from Indio to El Cajon, including transfers.

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

Indio to El Cajon bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Indio Bus Station.

Where does the Indio to El Cajon bus arrive?

Indio to El Cajon bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Calexico Bus Station.

Can I drive from Indio to El Cajon?

Yes, the driving distance between Indio to El Cajon is 132 miles. It takes approximately 2h 45m to drive from Indio to El Cajon.

Where can I stay near El Cajon?

There are 1220+ hotels available in El Cajon.

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

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

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

Bus, train
best
1. Take the bus from Indio Bus Station to Los Angeles Downtownbus FlixBus 2054
2. Take the train from Los Angeles to San Diego Old Town Transportation Centertrain Pacific Surfliner
7h 5m
$44–105
Drive 131 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Indio to El Cajoncar 131 mi
2h 45m
$24–35
Bus via Mexicali
1. Take the bus from Indio Bus Station to Calexico Bus Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Mexicali to Tecatebus
3. Take the bus from Sr 188 & Tecate Mart to El Cajon Transit Centerbus 894
7h 22m
$27–100
Bus, train via San Bernardino
1. Take the bus from Indio, CA to San Bernardino, CAbus
2. Take the train from San Bernardino - Downtown to Santa Anatrain
3. Take the train from Santa Ana to San Diego Old Town Transportation Centertrain
7h 21m
$58–112
Bus
1. Take the bus from Indio, CA to Cross Border Express, San Diegobus El Paso
11h 15m
$52–104

Indio to El Cajon by bus, foot, train, and tram

6Weekly Services

7h 5mAverage Duration

$44Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Indio to El Cajon.

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Distance: 268.1 mi
Duration: 7h 5m

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

You can take a bus from Indio Bus Station to El Cajon Transit Center via Calexico Bus Station, C. José Azueta y Blvr. López Mateos, Central de Autobuses de Mexicali, Mexicali, Tecate, and Sr 188 & Tecate Mart in around 7h 22m.

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