Bus Tickets from Phoenix, AZ to El Cajon

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Next departures for Phoenix to El Cajon on October 8
Operated byVehicle typeDeparture timeDeparture locationTrip durationArrival timeArrival locationRecommendedPrice and booking link
Greyhound
Phoenix Bus Station
El CajonNo tags
Greyhound
Phoenix Bus Station
El CajonNo tags
FlixBus + Greyhound
 Tempe (University/Rural)
El CajonNo tags
Greyhound + FlixBus
Phoenix Airport (PHX)/44th Street station
El CajonNo tags
Greyhound + FlixBus
Glendale (59th Ave / W. Hayward)
El CajonNo tags

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Compare 2 ways to go from Phoenix to El Cajon.

Bus
Average Price$48 - $70Average Duration7h 10m
12kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
CheapestMost eco-friendly
Shuttle
Average Price$138 - $198Average Duration6h 45m
15kg CO₂e4 out of 5 stars
Fastest
busbud logoBusbud recommends taking the bus from Phoenix to El Cajon

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as the good way to reach El Cajon. The journey takes about 7 hours 10 minutes and with fares starting at just $48, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1bus per day
7h 10mAverage Duration
$48Cheapest ticket
12kgCO₂ emissions

Bus Phoenix, AZ to El Cajon: Trip Overview

Average ticket price$50
Average bus trip duration7h 10m
Number of daily buses1
Earliest bus departure10:00am
Distance289 miles (466 km)

Phoenix to El Cajon Bus

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busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Phoenix, AZ to El Cajon was searched and found on Oct 6, 2025 with a price of $42

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Buses have one of the smallest carbon footprints of motorized transport modes. A bus going from Phoenix to El Cajon will emit less CO2 than a car or an airplane.

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Did you know?

It takes 27 hours to go by bus from Lima to Cusco, one of the craziest bus trips on the world. This route is used daily by locals and backpackers.

Did you know some bus companies in Germany offer to their passenger low-costs snacks and regional beer based on their destination? Prosit!

Did you know that 80% of the buses in North America are equipped with WiFi and power outlets ? And 60% of bus travelers have used their electronic device on board during 2014.

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