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How to get fromPortland to El Cajonby plane, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car or train

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There are 5 ways to get from Portland to El Cajon by plane, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, or train

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  1. Fly from Portland International Airport

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    1. Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane PDX - SAN
    5h 12m
    $145–818

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Portland Curbside Bus Stop to Sacramento Bus Stationbus bus FlixBus N2111
    2. Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to San Diego Greyhound Bus Stopbus bus Greyhound US0831
    28h 50m
    $173–381

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Portland to Los Angelestrain train Coast Starlight
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to San Diego Old Town Transportation Centertrain train Pacific Surfliner
    35h 17m
    $358–793

  4. Drive 1,089 mi

    1. Drive from Portland to El Cajoncar car 1,089 mi
    18h 22m
    $199–288

  5. Train to Mahlon Sweet Field Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Portland to Eugenetrain train
    2. Fly from Mahlon Sweet Field Airport (EUG) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane EUG - SAN
    7h 37m
    $176–778

Portland to El Cajon by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration28h 50mAverage Duration
Ticket$173Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Portland, OR, USA and El Cajon, CA, USA?

Alaska Airlines, Inc. and Southwest Airlines fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to San Diego International Airport (SAN) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Portland Curbside Bus Stop to Grossmont Center Dr & Center Dr via Sacramento Bus Station, San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop, Old Town Transit Center, and University Av & College Av in around 28h 50m.

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