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How to get fromPhoenix to El Cajonby plane, tram, bus (Greyhound), car, taxi or bus (Flixbus, Greyhound)

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There are 6 ways to get from Phoenix to El Cajon by plane, tram, bus (Greyhound), car, taxi, or bus (Flixbus, Greyhound)

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  1. Fly to San Diego International Airport, tram

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    1. Fly from Phoenix (PHX) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane PHX - SAN
    2. Take the tram from Santa Fe Depot to El Cajon Stationtram tram
    3h 43m
    $604–1,120

  2. Bus (Greyhound)

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Phoenix Bus Station to El Cajon Transit Centerbus bus Greyhound US0851
    7h 10m
    $45–100

  3. Drive 339.6 mi

    1. Drive from Phoenix to El Cajoncar car 339.6 mi
    5h 34m
    $62–90

  4. Fly to Mcclellan–Palomar Airport, taxi

    1. Fly from Phoenix (PHX) to Mcclellan–Palomar Airport (CLD)plane plane PHX - CLD
    2. Take the taxi from Carlsbad-Airport-CLD to El Cajontaxi taxi
    3h 5m
    $175–490

  5. Fly to Tijuana International Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Phoenix (PHX) to Tijuana International Airport (TIJ)plane plane PHX - TIJ
    2. Drive from Tijuana-Airport-TIJ to El Cajoncar car
    3h 59m
    $264–557

  6. Bus via El Centro

    1. Take the bus from Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport/44th Street Sky Train Station to El Centro Bus Stopbus bus FlixBus 2054
    2. Take the bus from El Centro Bus Stop to El Cajon Transit Centerbus bus Greyhound US0851
    8h 5m
    $60–149

Phoenix to El Cajon by bus (Greyhound)

Calendar5Weekly Buses
Duration7h 10mAverage Duration
Ticket$45Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Phoenix, AZ, USA and El Cajon, CA, USA?

Greyhound USA operates a bus from Phoenix Bus Station to El Cajon Transit Center 5 times a week. Tickets cost $45–100 and the journey takes 7h 10m.

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