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How to get fromNew York to El Cajonby plane, bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, train or bus

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There are 9 ways to get from New York to El Cajon by plane, bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, train, or bus

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  1. Fly Newark Liberty International Airport to San Diego International Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)planeEWR - SAN
    9h 6m
    $294–457

  2. Fly Newark Liberty International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport, bus

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)planeEWR - LAX
    2. Take the bus from LAX Terminal 3 Shared Rides Stop to San Diegobus
    11h 54m
    $172–482

  3. Bus (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to St Louis Bus Stationbus
    2. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Phoenix Bus Stationbus
    3. Take the bus from Phoenix Bus Station to El Cajon Transit Centerbus
    2d 14h
    $323–726

  4. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Fullerton Amtrak Stationtrain
    3. Take the train from Fullerton Amtrak Station to San Diego Old Town Transportation Centertrain
    2d 19h
    $459–2,074

  5. Drive 2,725.4 mi

    1. Drive from New York to El Cajoncar2,725.4 mi
    44h 57m
    $498–719

  6. Fly John F. Kennedy International Airport to San Diego International Airport

    1. Fly from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)planeJFK - SAN
    9h 4m
    $228–938

  7. Train to Philadelphia International Airport, fly to San Diego International Airport

    1. Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to 30th Street Stationtrain
    2. Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)planePHL - SAN
    10h 34m
    $297–966

  8. Fly John F. Kennedy International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)planeJFK - LAX
    2. Take the bus from LAX Terminal 3 Shared Rides Stop to San Diegobus
    12h 8m
    $921–1,243

  9. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to St Louis Bus Stationbus
    2. Take the train from St. Louis to Yuma Amtraktrain
    3. Take the bus from Yuma County Area Transit to El Cajon Transit Centerbus
    3d 12h
    $304–938

New York to El Cajon by bus (Greyhound)

Calendar6Weekly Buses
Duration2d 14hAverage Duration
Ticket$323Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between New York, NY, USA and El Cajon, CA, USA?

Alaska Airlines, Inc., United Airlines, and American Airlines fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to San Diego International Airport (SAN) every 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to El Cajon Transit Center via St Louis Bus Station and Phoenix Bus Station in around 2d 14h.

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