Bus El Cajon, CA to Columbus, OH: Compare prices and save money

Compare all timetables for the bus from El Cajon, CA to Columbus, OH

Here is a selection of the cheapest bus trips from the schedule from El Cajon, CA to Columbus, OH from various bus operators like Greyhound US for the next days.

today

$221

tomorrow

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

$222

Saturday

$222

Sunday

Cheapest bus trips today
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Greyhound US	71h 30m	5:20 PM	El Cajon, CA	Bus Stop	7:50 PM	Columbus, OH	ABM Public Parking	Economy	$221	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Bus Stop, El Cajon, CA (USA) at 4/20/2026 5:20:00 PM to ABM Public Parking, Columbus, OH (USA) arriving at 4/23/2026 7:50:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $221 per person are available. Travel duration is 71h 30m
Greyhound US	59h 25m	5:20 PM	El Cajon, CA	Bus Stop	7:45 AM	Columbus, OH	E Main St & S Lazelle St	Economy	$225	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Bus Stop, El Cajon, CA (USA) at 4/20/2026 5:20:00 PM to E Main St & S Lazelle St, Columbus, OH (USA) arriving at 4/23/2026 7:45:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $225 per person are available. Travel duration is 59h 25m
Greyhound US	55h 50m	10:15 AM	El Cajon, CA	Bus Stop	9:05 PM	Columbus, OH	E Main St & S Lazelle St	Economy	$226	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Bus Stop, El Cajon, CA (USA) at 4/20/2026 10:15:00 AM to E Main St & S Lazelle St, Columbus, OH (USA) arriving at 4/22/2026 9:05:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $226 per person are available. Travel duration is 55h 50m

Did you know that if you travel from El Cajon, CA to Columbus, OH via San Diego, you can save more than $54? You can find the corresponding connections below.
- Greyhound US
  
  72h 45m
  
  0
  
  5:20 PM
  
  El Cajon, CA
  Bus Stop
  
  5:45 PM
  
  San Diego
  Old Town Transit Center
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $7
  
  A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Bus Stop, El Cajon, CA (USA) at 4/21/2026 5:20:00 PM to Old Town Transit Center, San Diego (USA) arriving at 4/21/2026 5:45:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $7 per person are available. Travel duration is 0h 25m
- Greyhound US
  
  59h 20m
  
  0
  
  6:45 AM
  
  San Diego
  Old Town Transit Center
  
  9:05 PM
  
  Columbus, OH
  E Main St & S Lazelle St
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $159
  
  A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Old Town Transit Center, San Diego (USA) at 4/22/2026 6:45:00 AM to E Main St & S Lazelle St, Columbus, OH (USA) arriving at 4/24/2026 9:05:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $159 per person are available. Travel duration is 59h 20m
Travel time is 13h 55m longer, but you will save $54

Cheapest bus trips Friday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Greyhound US	71h 30m	5:20 PM	El Cajon, CA	Bus Stop	7:50 PM	Columbus, OH	ABM Public Parking	Economy	$222	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Bus Stop, El Cajon, CA (USA) at 4/24/2026 5:20:00 PM to ABM Public Parking, Columbus, OH (USA) arriving at 4/27/2026 7:50:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $222 per person are available. Travel duration is 71h 30m
Greyhound US	59h 25m	5:20 PM	El Cajon, CA	Bus Stop	7:45 AM	Columbus, OH	E Main St & S Lazelle St	Economy	$224	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Bus Stop, El Cajon, CA (USA) at 4/24/2026 5:20:00 PM to E Main St & S Lazelle St, Columbus, OH (USA) arriving at 4/27/2026 7:45:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $224 per person are available. Travel duration is 59h 25m
Greyhound US	54h 35m	10:15 AM	El Cajon, CA	Bus Stop	7:50 PM	Columbus, OH	ABM Public Parking	Economy	$234	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Bus Stop, El Cajon, CA (USA) at 4/24/2026 10:15:00 AM to ABM Public Parking, Columbus, OH (USA) arriving at 4/26/2026 7:50:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $234 per person are available. Travel duration is 54h 35m
Greyhound US	55h 50m	10:15 AM	El Cajon, CA	Bus Stop	9:05 PM	Columbus, OH	E Main St & S Lazelle St	Economy	$236	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Bus Stop, El Cajon, CA (USA) at 4/24/2026 10:15:00 AM to E Main St & S Lazelle St, Columbus, OH (USA) arriving at 4/26/2026 9:05:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $236 per person are available. Travel duration is 55h 50m

Did you know that if you travel from El Cajon, CA to Columbus, OH via San Diego, you can save more than $59? You can find the corresponding connections below.
- Greyhound US
  
  79h 20m
  
  0
  
  5:20 PM
  
  El Cajon, CA
  Bus Stop
  
  5:45 PM
  
  San Diego
  Old Town Transit Center
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $7
  
  A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Bus Stop, El Cajon, CA (USA) at 4/21/2026 5:20:00 PM to Old Town Transit Center, San Diego (USA) arriving at 4/21/2026 5:45:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $7 per person are available. Travel duration is 0h 25m
- FlixBus
  
  59h 5m
  
  0
  
  1:35 PM
  
  San Diego
  La Jolla Village
  
  3:40 AM
  
  Columbus, OH
  ABM Public Parking
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $156
  
  A Bus from FlixBus goes from La Jolla Village, San Diego (USA) at 4/22/2026 1:35:00 PM to ABM Public Parking, Columbus, OH (USA) arriving at 4/25/2026 3:40:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $156 per person are available. Travel duration is 59h 5m
Travel time is 21h 45m longer, but you will save $59

Cheapest bus trips Saturday
Mode of Transport	BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Logo	Seat classes	Price
	Greyhound US	71h 30m	5:20 PM	El Cajon, CA	Bus Stop	7:50 PM	Columbus, OH	ABM Public Parking		Economy	$222	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Bus Stop, El Cajon, CA (USA) at 4/25/2026 5:20:00 PM to ABM Public Parking, Columbus, OH (USA) arriving at 4/28/2026 7:50:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $222 per person are available. Travel duration is 71h 30m
	Greyhound US	59h 25m	5:20 PM	El Cajon, CA	Bus Stop	7:45 AM	Columbus, OH	E Main St & S Lazelle St		Economy	$225	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Bus Stop, El Cajon, CA (USA) at 4/25/2026 5:20:00 PM to E Main St & S Lazelle St, Columbus, OH (USA) arriving at 4/28/2026 7:45:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $225 per person are available. Travel duration is 59h 25m

Did you know that if you travel from El Cajon, CA to Columbus, OH via San Diego, you can save more than $59? You can find the corresponding connections below.
- Greyhound US
  
  79h 20m
  
  0
  
  5:20 PM
  
  El Cajon, CA
  Bus Stop
  
  5:45 PM
  
  San Diego
  Old Town Transit Center
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $7
  
  A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Bus Stop, El Cajon, CA (USA) at 4/21/2026 5:20:00 PM to Old Town Transit Center, San Diego (USA) arriving at 4/21/2026 5:45:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $7 per person are available. Travel duration is 0h 25m
- FlixBus
  
  59h 5m
  
  0
  
  1:35 PM
  
  San Diego
  La Jolla Village
  
  3:40 AM
  
  Columbus, OH
  ABM Public Parking
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $156
  
  A Bus from FlixBus goes from La Jolla Village, San Diego (USA) at 4/22/2026 1:35:00 PM to ABM Public Parking, Columbus, OH (USA) arriving at 4/25/2026 3:40:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $156 per person are available. Travel duration is 59h 5m
Travel time is 16h 55m longer, but you will save $59

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest bus from El Cajon, CA to Columbus, OH is $221 on 4/20/2026. Flexible travelers save on ticket prices.

Frequency of bus connections between El Cajon, CA and Columbus, OH

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

Friday is the busiest day, with more than 4 daily buses from El Cajon, CA to Columbus, OH. Saturday has instead the fewest connections, with only 2 daily coaches between El Cajon, CA and Columbus, OH.

The busiest time of the day is the Afternoon, with 6 buses from El Cajon, CA to Columbus, OH, while Morning sees the fewest connections between El Cajon, CA and Columbus, OH, with 3 offers.

Facts about the bus from El Cajon, CA to Columbus, OH

Compare all providers like Greyhound US that travel 3 times every day by bus from El Cajon, CA to Columbus, OH in one click! Book your bus ticket from El Cajon, CA to Columbus, OH starting from $221!

Cheapest Bus	$221
Fastest Bus	57h 35m
Earliest Bus	10:15 AM
Latest Bus	5:20 PM
Daily Bus Routes	3 Ø
Distance	1,941.1 miles
Bus Companies	Greyhound US

Cheapest bus connections from El Cajon, CA to Columbus, OH

Every day, 3 buses from 1 bus companies leave El Cajon, CA for Columbus, OH: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 04/20/2026 and for the following days.

Sunday

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Sunday 04/19

Monday 04/20

$221

Tuesday 04/21

Wednesday 04/22

Thursday 04/23

Friday 04/24

$222

Saturday 04/25

$222

Sunday 04/26

Monday 04/27

$221

Tuesday 04/28

$221

Wednesday 04/29

Thursday 04/30

$221

Friday 05/01

Saturday 05/02

$221

Sunday 05/03

$221

Monday 05/04

$222

Tuesday 05/05

Wednesday 05/06

Thursday 05/07

Friday 05/08

$221

Saturday 05/09

$223

Sunday 05/10

Monday 05/11

$223

Tuesday 05/12

$223

Wednesday 05/13

Thursday 05/14

Friday 05/15

$243

Saturday 05/16

The cheapest time to travel from El Cajon, CA to Columbus, OH

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

With a price starting from $221, Monday is the cheapest day for a bus from El Cajon, CA to Columbus, OH. Friday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from $221.

Afternoon is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from El Cajon, CA to Columbus, OH, with $221. Morning is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from $226.

How to save money travelling from El Cajon, CA to Columbus, OH

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 El Cajon, CA to Columbus, OH 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 El Cajon, CA to Columbus, OH, 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 El Cajon, CA to Columbus, OH are also emptier.

All bus stations and stops in El Cajon, CA and Columbus, OH

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

Bus Stop

S Marshall Ave 250

Parkway Plaza

Parkway Plaza Mall

Greyhound Bus Station

E Town St 111

University

N High St 1739

ABM Public Parking

E Rich Street 100

N Wilson

E Main St & S Lazelle St

E Main St 139

Service and Comfort on the bus from El Cajon, CA to Columbus, OH

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

FAQs about the El Cajon, CA to Columbus, OH bus

How much does a El Cajon, CA Columbus, OH bus trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and time of travel. The cheapest trip is available from $221 and takes 74h 30m to reach Columbus, OH. Compare offers to save money!

How much could I save by comparing buses from El Cajon, CA to Columbus, OH?

This route is offered by 1 companies with a range of ticket prices between $221 and $236. Thus, we recommend booking your ticket as early as possible to make sure you get the cheapest bus ticket to Columbus, OH.

On average, how many connections are available from El Cajon, CA to Columbus, OH each day?

Every day, the El Cajon, CA to Columbus, OH bus route is served by approximately 3 connections. With our search, you can compare bus times to find the perfect trip.

How long does a bus journey from El Cajon, CA to Columbus, OH take?

The fastest bus from El Cajon, CA to Columbus, OH is offered by Greyhound US and takes 57h 35m. Bus tickets for this connection cost $234. In this context, bear in mind that the journey can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from El Cajon, CA to Columbus, OH?

The earliest bus arriving in Columbus, OH from El Cajon, CA starts at 10:15 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 El Cajon, CA to Columbus, OH?

The latest bus trip departing from El Cajon, CA for Columbus, OH starts at 5:20 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 El Cajon, CA Columbus, OH route?

When traveling by bus from El Cajon, CA to Columbus, OH, passengers can travel with Greyhound US. With our search, you can compare all available bus tickets to book the one that works for you.

Is there a direct bus between El Cajon, CA and Columbus, OH?

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

What can I take with me on the El Cajon, CA to Columbus, OH 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 El Cajon, CA Columbus, OH 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 El Cajon, CA Columbus, OH 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 El Cajon, CA to Columbus, OH on your planned travel date.

How does CheckMyBus find the best bus deals from El Cajon, CA to Columbus, OH?

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Available seat classes which are offered on the bus route El Cajon, CA to Columbus, OH

Economy

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

More bus routes to El Cajon, CA and to Columbus, OH

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