Bus Tickets from San Diego, CA, US to El Cajon

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  • This trip is recommended because it is the: Cheapest + Fastest
    Departure time: September 4 at
    Departure city: San Diego
    Departure location: Greyhound Bus Stop
    Arrival time: September 4 at
    Destination city: El Cajon
    Destination location: El Cajon
    Operated by: Greyhound Lines, Inc.Greyhound Lines, Inc.
    Vehicle: BusDuration:

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Compare 2 ways to go from San Diego to El Cajon

Bus
Average PriceUS$11 - US$11Average Duration20m
1kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
CheapestFastestMost eco-friendly
Shuttle
Average PriceUS$33 - US$33Average Duration20m
1kg CO₂e4 out of 5 stars
busbud logoBusbud recommends taking the bus from San Diego to El Cajon

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as a good way to reach El Cajon. The journey takes about 20 minutes, and with fares starting at just US$11, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1bus per day
20mAverage Duration
US$11Cheapest ticket
1kgCO₂ emissions

Bus San Diego, CA, US to El Cajon: Trip Overview

Average Ticket PriceUS$11
Average Bus Trip Duration20m
Number of daily buses1
Earliest bus departure10:00am
Distance21 km

San Diego to El Cajon Bus

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Frequently asked questions on the trip San Diego, CA, US - El Cajon

  1. How far is San Diego from El Cajon?

    It's about 21 km (13 miles) from San Diego to El Cajon.

  2. What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from San Diego to El Cajon?

    Buses departing from Mission Valley Sheraton in San Diego will take you to Fletcher Pkwy in El Cajon.

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Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

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busbud logoThe cheapest trip from San Diego, CA, US to El Cajon was searched and found on Sep 4, 2025 with a price of US$4

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from San Diego, CA, US to El Cajon, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from US$4 to US$4 for a bus ticket from San Diego, CA, US to El Cajon based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at US$4 which is on 2025-09-04.

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Start sightseeing the minute your bus leaves the station. If you're on the night bus from San Diego to El Cajon, get comfy and count the stars.

Taking the bus creates the smallest carbon footprint compared to other modes of transport. Not to mention that buses will allow you to discover scenic gems from San Diego to El Cajon that are otherwise impossible to come by with a plane.

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Did you know?

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The Superbus, created by a Dutch engineer is the world's fastest bus with 250 km/h. Too bad it's only a prototype for now.

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