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

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

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  1. Tram to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, fly, tram

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    1. Take the tram from Pioneer Square to SeaTac/Airporttram tram
    2. Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane SEA - SAN
    3. Take the tram from Old Town Station to El Cajon Stationtram tram
    5h 46m
    $138–721

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Seattle Bus Station to Sacramento Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0500
    2. Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to San Diego Greyhound Bus Stopbus bus Greyhound US0831
    32h 35m
    $177–403

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Seattle to Los Angelestrain train Coast Starlight
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to San Diego Old Town Transportation Centertrain train Pacific Surfliner
    39h 44m
    $336–774

  4. Drive 1,261.5 mi

    1. Drive from Seattle to El Cajoncar car 1,261.5 mi
    21h 21m
    $231–333

  5. Fly from Paine Field County Airport

    1. Fly from Paine Field County Airport (PAE) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane PAE - SAN
    5h 53m
    $149–791

Seattle to El Cajon by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration32h 35mAverage Duration
Ticket$177Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Seattle, WA, USA and El Cajon, CA, USA?

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. Alternatively, you can take a train from Seattle to El Cajon Station via Los Angeles, San Diego Old Town Transportation Center, and Old Town Station in around 39h 44m.

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