Bus San Antonio, TX to El Cajon, CA: Compare prices and save money

Compare all timetables for the bus from San Antonio, TX to El Cajon, CA

Here is a selection of the cheapest bus trips from the schedule from San Antonio, TX to El Cajon, CA from various bus operators like FlixBus, Greyhound US or Greyhound Lines Mexico for the next days.

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$213

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$217

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Cheapest bus trips tomorrow
Mode of Transport	BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Logo	Seat classes	Price
	Greyhound US	37h 0m	6:10 AM	San Antonio, TX	Bus Station	5:10 PM	El Cajon, CA	Bus Stop		Economy	$213	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Bus Station, San Antonio, TX (USA) at 7/26/2026 6:10:00 AM to Bus Stop, El Cajon, CA (USA) arriving at 7/27/2026 5:10:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $213 per person are available. Travel duration is 37h 0m
	FlixBus	45h 15m	9:55 PM	San Antonio, TX	Bus Station	5:10 PM	El Cajon, CA	Bus Stop		Economy	$213	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Bus Station, San Antonio, TX (USA) at 7/26/2026 9:55:00 PM to Bus Stop, El Cajon, CA (USA) arriving at 7/28/2026 5:10:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $213 per person are available. Travel duration is 45h 15m

Did you know that if you travel from San Antonio, TX to El Cajon, CA via Phoenix, AZ, you can save more than $69? You can find the corresponding connections below.
- FlixBus
  
  45h 15m
  
  0
  
  9:55 PM
  
  San Antonio, TX
  Bus Station
  
  6:10 AM
  
  Phoenix, AZ
  Bus Station
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $100
  
  A Bus from FlixBus goes from Bus Station, San Antonio, TX (USA) at 7/26/2026 9:55:00 PM to Bus Station, Phoenix, AZ (USA) arriving at 7/28/2026 6:10:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $100 per person are available. Travel duration is 34h 15m
- Greyhound US
  
  7h 15m
  
  0
  
  9:55 AM
  
  Phoenix, AZ
  Bus Station
  
  5:10 PM
  
  El Cajon, CA
  Bus Stop
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $44
  
  A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Bus Station, Phoenix, AZ (USA) at 7/28/2026 9:55:00 AM to Bus Stop, El Cajon, CA (USA) arriving at 7/28/2026 5:10:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $44 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 15m
Travel time is 10h 15m longer, but you will save $69

Cheapest bus trips Tuesday
Mode of Transport	BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Logo	Seat classes	Price
	FlixBus	45h 15m	9:55 PM	San Antonio, TX	Bus Station	5:10 PM	El Cajon, CA	Bus Stop		Economy	$217	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Bus Station, San Antonio, TX (USA) at 7/28/2026 9:55:00 PM to Bus Stop, El Cajon, CA (USA) arriving at 7/30/2026 5:10:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $217 per person are available. Travel duration is 45h 15m
	Greyhound Lines Mexico	37h 20m	5:50 AM	San Antonio, TX	Bus Station	5:10 PM	El Cajon, CA	Bus Stop		Economy	$229	A Bus from Greyhound Lines Mexico goes from Bus Station, San Antonio, TX (USA) at 7/28/2026 5:50:00 AM to Bus Stop, El Cajon, CA (USA) arriving at 7/29/2026 5:10:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $229 per person are available. Travel duration is 37h 20m

Did you know that if you travel from San Antonio, TX to El Cajon, CA via Phoenix, AZ, you can save more than $77? You can find the corresponding connections below.
- Greyhound US
  
  37h 0m
  
  0
  
  6:10 AM
  
  San Antonio, TX
  Bus Station
  
  12:05 AM
  
  Phoenix, AZ
  Bus Station
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $100
  
  A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Bus Station, San Antonio, TX (USA) at 7/29/2026 6:10:00 AM to Bus Station, Phoenix, AZ (USA) arriving at 7/30/2026 12:05:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $100 per person are available. Travel duration is 19h 55m
- Greyhound US
  
  7h 15m
  
  0
  
  9:55 AM
  
  Phoenix, AZ
  Bus Station
  
  5:10 PM
  
  El Cajon, CA
  Bus Stop
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $40
  
  A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Bus Station, Phoenix, AZ (USA) at 7/30/2026 9:55:00 AM to Bus Stop, El Cajon, CA (USA) arriving at 7/30/2026 5:10:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $40 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 15m
Travel time is 1h 40m longer, but you will save $77

Frequency of bus connections between San Antonio, TX and El Cajon, CA

See here how frequent the connections between San Antonio, TX and El Cajon, CA are, during different times and days of the week.

Sunday is the busiest day, with more than 2 daily buses from San Antonio, TX to El Cajon, CA. Sunday has instead the fewest connections, with only 2 daily coaches between San Antonio, TX and El Cajon, CA.

The busiest time of the day is the Evening, with 2 buses from San Antonio, TX to El Cajon, CA, while Morning sees the fewest connections between San Antonio, TX and El Cajon, CA, with 1 offers.

Test cheapest views

The cheapest bus for the 7/26/2026 costs just $213, from Greyhound US

Facts about the bus from San Antonio, TX to El Cajon, CA

Compare all providers like FlixBus, Greyhound US and Greyhound Lines Mexico that travel 2 times every day by bus from San Antonio, TX to El Cajon, CA in one click! Book your bus ticket from San Antonio, TX to El Cajon, CA starting from $213!

Cheapest Bus	$213
Fastest Bus	35h 0m
Earliest Bus	6:10 AM
Latest Bus	9:55 PM
Daily Bus Routes	2 Ø
Distance	1,116.2 miles
Bus Companies	FlixBus, Greyhound US and Greyhound Lines Mexico

Cheapest bus connections from San Antonio, TX to El Cajon, CA

Every day, 2 buses from 3 bus companies leave San Antonio, TX for El Cajon, CA: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 07/25/2026 and for the following days.

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Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Sunday 07/19

Monday 07/20

Tuesday 07/21

Wednesday 07/22

Thursday 07/23

Friday 07/24

Saturday 07/25

Sunday 07/26

$213

Monday 07/27

Tuesday 07/28

$217

Wednesday 07/29

$224

Thursday 07/30

Friday 07/31

Saturday 08/01

Sunday 08/02

$243

Monday 08/03

$231

Tuesday 08/04

$220

Wednesday 08/05

$225

Thursday 08/06

Friday 08/07

$238

Saturday 08/08

Sunday 08/09

$240

Monday 08/10

$228

Tuesday 08/11

Wednesday 08/12

Thursday 08/13

Friday 08/14

Saturday 08/15

The cheapest time to travel from San Antonio, TX to El Cajon, CA

See here on which day and which time of the day you can find the cheapest bus ticket from San Antonio, TX to El Cajon, CA, for the next 30 days.

With a price starting from $211, Sunday is the cheapest day for a bus from San Antonio, TX to El Cajon, CA. Tuesday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from $217.

Morning is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from San Antonio, TX to El Cajon, CA, with $211. Evening is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from $213.

How to save money travelling from San Antonio, TX to El Cajon, CA

Travel can be expensive, but it doesn't need to be! Do you want to avoid paying a terrible price for your trip? Then follow these quick steps to save money:

Book the ticket from San Antonio, TX to El Cajon, CA in advance! The earlier you book, the cheaper usually the price is. Also, you will be sure to have a place on the bus from San Antonio, TX to El Cajon, CA, compared instead if you buy it at the last moment, or directly at the station.

If you can, avoid travelling at peak times. Instead of weekend, try travelling during the week. Travelling in the evening or at night it’s also cheaper, and later buses from San Antonio, TX to El Cajon, CA are also emptier.

All bus stations and stops in San Antonio, TX and El Cajon, CA

In the map below, you can see where to find all bus stations in San Antonio, TX and El Cajon, CA.

Bus Station

N St Mary's St 500

San Antonio

Pearl District

Avenue A 699-599

Commerce & Bowie Bus Stop

W. Southcross & Buffalo Bus Stop

Bus Stop

S Marshall Ave 250

Parkway Plaza

Parkway Plaza Mall

Service and Comfort on the bus from San Antonio, TX to El Cajon, CA

Want to know which seat classes are available on the buses from San Antonio, TX to El Cajon, CA? Or which bus companies serve the route San Antonio, TX to El Cajon, CA? Below you will find answers to your questions.

FAQs about the San Antonio, TX to El Cajon, CA bus

How much does a San Antonio, TX El Cajon, CA bus trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and time of travel. The cheapest trip is available from $213 and takes 35h 0m to reach El Cajon, CA. Compare offers to save money!

How much could I save by comparing buses from San Antonio, TX to El Cajon, CA?

This route is offered by 3 companies with a range of ticket prices between $213 and $229. Thus, we recommend booking your ticket as early as possible to make sure you get the cheapest bus ticket to El Cajon, CA.

On average, how many connections are available from San Antonio, TX to El Cajon, CA each day?

Every day, the San Antonio, TX to El Cajon, CA bus route is served by approximately 2 connections. With our search, you can compare bus times to find the perfect trip.

How long does a bus journey from San Antonio, TX to El Cajon, CA take?

The fastest bus from San Antonio, TX to El Cajon, CA is offered by Greyhound US and takes 35h 0m. Bus tickets for this connection cost $213. In this context, bear in mind that the journey can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from San Antonio, TX to El Cajon, CA?

The earliest bus arriving in El Cajon, CA from San Antonio, TX starts at 6:10 AM. However, information regarding departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. Simply use our search to find exact times for your planned travel date.

What time is the last bus from San Antonio, TX to El Cajon, CA?

The latest bus trip departing from San Antonio, TX for El Cajon, CA starts at 9:55 PM. Please note that departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. So just use our search to find the exact times for your planned travel date.

Which bus companies operate the San Antonio, TX El Cajon, CA route?

When traveling by bus from San Antonio, TX to El Cajon, CA, passengers can travel with FlixBus, Greyhound US and Greyhound Lines Mexico. With our search, you can compare all available bus tickets to book the one that works for you.

Is there a direct bus between San Antonio, TX and El Cajon, CA?

You can check all the direct connections between San Antonio, TX and El Cajon, CA by using our search and looking at the Changes section in our filters. These are some of the companies which offer a direct bus: FlixBus, Greyhound US and Greyhound Lines Mexico.

What can I take with me on the San Antonio, TX to El Cajon, CA bus route?

Depending on which provider you travel with, what you're allowed to bring with you can vary. Generally, you can take a suitcase and hand luggage with you on the San Antonio, TX El Cajon, CA bus route free of charge. Simply use our search to find a bus that is best suited to your needs for your planned travel date.

What equipment is available for the San Antonio, TX El Cajon, CA bus route?

The equipment on board differs depending on the provider. However, many long-distance buses have WiFi so you can tell your friends your exact location during the journey. To make traveling even more pleasant, air conditioning systems provide ventilation. It is best to use our search to get precise information about the equipment of the bus from San Antonio, TX to El Cajon, CA on your planned travel date.

Available seat classes which are offered on the bus route San Antonio, TX to El Cajon, CA

Economy

The cheapest option available for your ticket, it usually comes with reclinable seats and AC.

More bus routes to San Antonio, TX and to El Cajon, CA

Here’s an overview of the most popular bus routes to San Antonio, TX and to El Cajon, CA. Simply click on the connection of your choice, and you will find all the details about your bus route!