There are 5 ways to get from Seattle to El Cajon by plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), 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.
Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport
best- Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane SEA - SAN
5h 47m$118–621Bus
- Take the bus from Seattle Bus Station to Sacramento Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0500
- Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to San Diego Greyhound Bus Stopbus Greyhound US0831
32h 35m$186–428Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Seattle to Los Angelestrain Coast Starlight
- Take the train from Los Angeles to San Diego Old Town Transportation Centertrain Pacific Surfliner
39h 44m$397–882Drive 1,261.5 mi
- Drive from Seattle to El Cajoncar 1,261.5 mi
21h 21m$231–333Fly from Paine Field County Airport
- Fly from Paine Field County Airport (PAE) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane PAE - SAN
5h 56m$149–741
Seattle to El Cajon by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Seattle to El Cajon is to bus which costs $180 - $430 and takes 32h 35m.
The fastest way to get from Seattle to El Cajon is to fly which takes 5h 47m and costs $110 - $650.
No, there is no direct bus from Seattle station to El Cajon. However, there are services departing from Seattle Bus Station and arriving at Grossmont Center Dr & Center Dr via Sacramento Bus Station, Old Town Transit Center and University Av & College Av. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 32h 35m.
No, there is no direct train from Seattle to El Cajon station. However, there are services departing from Seattle and arriving at El Cajon Station via Los Angeles and Old Town Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 39h 44m.
The distance between Seattle and El Cajon is 1095 miles. The road distance is 1268.9 miles.
The best way to get from Seattle to El Cajon without a car is to bus which takes 32h 35m and costs $180 - $430.
It takes approximately 5h 47m to get from Seattle to El Cajon, including transfers.
Seattle to El Cajon bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Seattle Bus Station.
Seattle to El Cajon train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Seattle station.
The best way to get from Seattle to El Cajon is to fly which takes 5h 47m and costs $110 - $650. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $180 - $430 and takes 32h 35m, you could also train, which costs $390 - $900 and takes 39h 44m.
What companies run services between Seattle, WA, USA and El Cajon, CA, USA?
Alaska Airlines, Inc., Delta, and Southwest Airlines fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to San Diego International Airport (SAN) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Seattle Bus Station 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 32h 35m.
- Website
- alaskaair.com
Flights from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to San Diego International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 49m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–600
Flights from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to San Diego International Airport via Reno
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 24m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–600
Flights from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to San Diego International Airport via Portland
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 35m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $110–600
Flights from Paine Field County Airport to San Diego International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 52m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–700
Flights from Paine Field County Airport to San Diego International Airport via Portland
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 32m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–700
Flights from Paine Field County Airport to San Diego International Airport via San Francisco
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 51m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–750
Flights from Paine Field County Airport to San Diego International Airport via Las Vegas
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 41m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $140–750
Flights from Paine Field County Airport to San Diego International Airport via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 55m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $170–850
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to San Diego International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 53m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–600
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to San Diego International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–600
Flights from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to San Diego International Airport via Sacramento
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $120–600
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Seattle to Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 35h 16m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $360–800
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Los Angeles to San Diego Old Town Transportation Center
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $30–75
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Seattle Bus Station to Sacramento Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 15h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $130–240
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Sacramento Bus Station to San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $90–180
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from Seattle Bus Station to Sacramento Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 16h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $90–160
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
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More Questions & Answers
Seattle to El Cajon bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Sacramento Bus Station.
Seattle to El Cajon train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Los Angeles station.
Yes, the driving distance between Seattle to El Cajon is 1269 miles. It takes approximately 21h 21m to drive from Seattle to El Cajon.
There are 1219+ hotels available in El Cajon.