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How to get fromModesto to El Cajonby bus, plane, train, car, subway, tram or bus (Greyhound)

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There are 9 ways to get from Modesto to El Cajon by bus, plane, train, car, subway, tram, or bus (Greyhound)

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  1. Bus to Oakland International Airport, fly

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    1. Take the bus from Bay C - Modesto Transit Center - 2nd exi to BART Dublin Stationbus
    2. Fly from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)planeOAK - SAN
    6h 15m
    $56–241

  2. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Modesto Bus Stop to Fresno Bus Stationbus
    2. Take the bus from Fresno to Los Angelesbus
    3. Take the train from Los Angeles to San Diego Old Town Transportation Centertrain
    11h 58m
    $96–124

  3. Drive 438 mi

    1. Drive from Modesto to El Cajoncar438 mi
    7h 23m
    $80–116

  4. Bus, BART to San Francisco International Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Bay C - Modesto Transit Center - 2nd exi to BART Dublin Stationbus
    2. Take the subway from Dublin / Pleasanton to Daly Citysubway
    3. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)planeSFO - SAN
    7h
    $71–363

  5. Bus to Sacramento International Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Modesto Bus Stop to Sacramento Bus Stationbus
    2. Fly from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)planeSMF - SAN
    7h 1m
    $91–332

  6. Bus to Fresno Yosemite International Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Modesto Bus Stop to Fresno Bus Stationbus
    2. Fly from Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)planeFAT - SAN
    6h 41m
    $86–481

  7. Line 70 bus, train to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, fly, tram

    1. Take the bus from Bay C - Modesto Transit Center - 2nd exi to ACE Lathrop Stationbus
    2. Take the train from Lathrop Station to Santa Clara Stationtrain
    3. Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)planeSJC - SAN
    4. Take the tram from Santa Fe Depot to El Cajon Stationtram
    7h 42m
    $116–271

  8. Bus via San Ysidro

    1. Take the bus from Modesto to Cross Border Express, San DiegobusSacramento
    12h 30m
    $78–165

  9. Bus (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from Modesto Bus Stop to San Diego Greyhound Bus StopbusGreyhound US0831
    12h 43m
    $69–176

Modesto to El Cajon by bus, train, and tram

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration11h 58mAverage Duration
Ticket$96Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Modesto, CA, USA and El Cajon, CA, USA?

CBX Cross Border Express operates a bus from Modesto to Cross Border Express, San Diego twice daily. Tickets cost $70–100 and the journey takes 9h.

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