There are 4 ways to get from Moreno Valley to El Cajon by train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Riverside - Downtown to Santa AnaIE-OC Line
- Take the train from Santa Ana to San Diego Old Town Transportation CenterPacific Surfliner
4h 49m$67–93Drive 93.3 mi
cheapest- Drive from Moreno Valley to El Cajon93.3 mi
1h 45m$17–25Bus (Flixbus)
- Take the bus from Riverside to San DiegoFlixBus 2015 / ...
5h 22m$22–72Train via Perris Transit Center
- Take the train from Perris - Downtown to Fullerton91-PV Line
- Take the train from Fullerton Amtrak Station to San Diego Old Town Transportation CenterPacific Surfliner
7h 13m$42–65
Moreno Valley to El Cajon by bus, foot, and tram (Flixbus)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Moreno Valley to El Cajon is to drive which costs $17 - $25 and takes 1h 45m.
The fastest way to get from Moreno Valley to El Cajon is to drive which takes 1h 45m and costs $17 - $25.
The distance between Moreno Valley and El Cajon is 154 miles. The road distance is 93.8 miles.
The best way to get from Moreno Valley to El Cajon without a car is to train which takes 4h 49m and costs $65 - $95.
It takes approximately 4h 49m to get from Moreno Valley to El Cajon, including transfers.
The best way to get from Moreno Valley to El Cajon is to train which takes 4h 49m and costs $65 - $95. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $22 - $75 and takes 5h 22m.
Yes, the driving distance between Moreno Valley to El Cajon is 94 miles. It takes approximately 1h 45m to drive from Moreno Valley to El Cajon.
There are 1145+ hotels available in El Cajon.
What companies run services between Moreno Valley, CA, USA and El Cajon, CA, USA?
You can take a vehicle from Moreno Valley to El Cajon Station via Riverside - Downtown, Santa Ana, San Diego Old Town Transportation Center, and Old Town Station in around 4h 49m. Alternatively, Flixbus USA operates a bus from Riverside to San Diego once daily. Tickets cost $20–55 and the journey takes 2h 40m.
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- Phone
- (800) 371-LINK (5465)
- Website
- metrolinktrains.com
Train from Riverside - Downtown to Santa Ana
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $8–11
- Website
- https://metrolinktrains.com
- Passenger
- $8–11
Train from Perris - Downtown to Fullerton
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $10–14
- Website
- https://metrolinktrains.com
- Passenger
- $10–14
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Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Santa Ana to San Diego Old Town Transportation Center
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 49m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $27–31
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Fullerton Amtrak Station to San Diego Old Town Transportation Center
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 9m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $29–34
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from Riverside to San Diego
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $20–55
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
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