Bus New York to El Cajon, CA: Compare prices and save money

Compare all timetables for the bus from New York to El Cajon, CA

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

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$226

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$226

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Cheapest bus trips Saturday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	75h 40m	4:30 PM	New York	3rd Avenue & 37th Street Bus Stop	5:10 PM	El Cajon, CA	Bus Stop	Economy	$226	A Bus from FlixBus goes from 3rd Avenue & 37th Street Bus Stop, New York (USA) at 9/5/2026 4:30:00 PM to Bus Stop, El Cajon, CA (USA) arriving at 9/8/2026 5:10:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $226 per person are available. Travel duration is 75h 40m
Greyhound US	69h 10m	11:00 PM	New York	Port Authority Bus Terminal	5:10 PM	El Cajon, CA	Bus Stop	Economy	$227	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Port Authority Bus Terminal, New York (USA) at 9/5/2026 11:00:00 PM to Bus Stop, El Cajon, CA (USA) arriving at 9/8/2026 5:10:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $227 per person are available. Travel duration is 69h 10m
FlixBus	70h 55m	9:15 PM	New York	Chinatown	5:10 PM	El Cajon, CA	Bus Stop	Economy	$231	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Chinatown, New York (USA) at 9/5/2026 9:15:00 PM to Bus Stop, El Cajon, CA (USA) arriving at 9/8/2026 5:10:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $231 per person are available. Travel duration is 70h 55m
Greyhound US	72h 20m	7:50 PM	New York	Bolt Midtown (E)	5:10 PM	El Cajon, CA	Bus Stop	Economy	$261	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Bolt Midtown (E), New York (USA) at 9/5/2026 7:50:00 PM to Bus Stop, El Cajon, CA (USA) arriving at 9/8/2026 5:10:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $261 per person are available. Travel duration is 72h 20m
Greyhound US	72h 10m	8:00 PM	New York	G. Washington Bridge Bus Station	5:10 PM	El Cajon, CA	Bus Stop	Economy	$261	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from G. Washington Bridge Bus Station, New York (USA) at 9/5/2026 8:00:00 PM to Bus Stop, El Cajon, CA (USA) arriving at 9/8/2026 5:10:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $261 per person are available. Travel duration is 72h 10m

Cheapest bus trips Tuesday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	75h 40m	4:30 PM	New York	3rd Avenue & 37th Street Bus Stop	5:10 PM	El Cajon, CA	Bus Stop	Economy	$226	A Bus from FlixBus goes from 3rd Avenue & 37th Street Bus Stop, New York (USA) at 9/8/2026 4:30:00 PM to Bus Stop, El Cajon, CA (USA) arriving at 9/11/2026 5:10:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $226 per person are available. Travel duration is 75h 40m
Greyhound US	69h 10m	11:00 PM	New York	Port Authority Bus Terminal	5:10 PM	El Cajon, CA	Bus Stop	Economy	$227	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Port Authority Bus Terminal, New York (USA) at 9/8/2026 11:00:00 PM to Bus Stop, El Cajon, CA (USA) arriving at 9/11/2026 5:10:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $227 per person are available. Travel duration is 69h 10m
FlixBus	70h 55m	9:15 PM	New York	Chinatown	5:10 PM	El Cajon, CA	Bus Stop	Economy	$227	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Chinatown, New York (USA) at 9/8/2026 9:15:00 PM to Bus Stop, El Cajon, CA (USA) arriving at 9/11/2026 5:10:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $227 per person are available. Travel duration is 70h 55m
FlixBus	75h 25m	4:45 PM	New York	West 34th Street	5:10 PM	El Cajon, CA	Bus Stop	Economy	$236	A Bus from FlixBus goes from West 34th Street, New York (USA) at 9/8/2026 4:45:00 PM to Bus Stop, El Cajon, CA (USA) arriving at 9/11/2026 5:10:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $236 per person are available. Travel duration is 75h 25m
Greyhound US	72h 10m	8:00 PM	New York	G. Washington Bridge Bus Station	5:10 PM	El Cajon, CA	Bus Stop	Economy	$244	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from G. Washington Bridge Bus Station, New York (USA) at 9/8/2026 8:00:00 PM to Bus Stop, El Cajon, CA (USA) arriving at 9/11/2026 5:10:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $244 per person are available. Travel duration is 72h 10m

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest bus from New York to El Cajon, CA is $221 on 9/11/2026. Flexible travelers save on ticket prices.

Frequency of bus connections between New York and El Cajon, CA

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

Tuesday is the busiest day, with more than 12 daily buses from New York to El Cajon, CA. Tuesday has instead the fewest connections, with only 12 daily coaches between New York and El Cajon, CA.

The busiest time of the day is the Evening, with 11 buses from New York to El Cajon, CA, while Afternoon sees the fewest connections between New York and El Cajon, CA, with 3 offers.

Facts about the bus from New York to El Cajon, CA

Compare all providers like FlixBus and Greyhound US that travel 12 times every day by bus from New York to El Cajon, CA in one click! Book your bus ticket from New York to El Cajon, CA starting from $221!

Cheapest Bus	$221
Fastest Bus	63h 50m
Earliest Bus	1:00 AM
Latest Bus	11:59 PM
Daily Bus Routes	12 Ø
Distance	2,415.4 miles
Bus Companies	FlixBus and Greyhound US

Cheapest bus connections from New York to El Cajon, CA

Every day, 12 buses from 2 bus companies leave New York for El Cajon, CA: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 09/03/2026 and for the following days.

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Sunday 08/30

Monday 08/31

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Wednesday 09/02

Thursday 09/03

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Saturday 09/05

$226

Sunday 09/06

Monday 09/07

Tuesday 09/08

$226

Wednesday 09/09

Thursday 09/10

Friday 09/11

$221

Saturday 09/12

$233

Sunday 09/13

Monday 09/14

$226

Tuesday 09/15

$230

Wednesday 09/16

$230

Thursday 09/17

Friday 09/18

Saturday 09/19

$233

Sunday 09/20

$231

Monday 09/21

$228

Tuesday 09/22

$228

Wednesday 09/23

$236

Thursday 09/24

Friday 09/25

$233

Saturday 09/26

The cheapest time to travel from New York to El Cajon, CA

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

With a price starting from $226, Tuesday is the cheapest day for a bus from New York to El Cajon, CA. Tuesday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from $226.

Night is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from New York to El Cajon, CA, with $221. Morning is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from $245.

How to save money travelling from New York 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 New York 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 New York 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 New York to El Cajon, CA are also emptier.

Beloved bus companies from New York to El Cajon, CA

These are the most booked bus companies between New York to El Cajon, CA from our users.

Greyhound US from New York to El Cajon, CA

Here you will find the key facts about the Greyhound US bus route New York to El Cajon, CA:

Cheapest Price	$227
Fastest Bus	64h 10m
Earliest Bus	1:00 AM
Last Bus	11:00 PM
Daily Connections	4 Ø
Found on	8/8/2026

All bus stations and stops in New York and El Cajon, CA

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

Port Authority Bus Terminal

8th Ave 641

31st & 8th Ave

31st St & 8th Ave

West 34th Street

West 34th Street 650

East Broadway

East Broadway 120

Chinatown

Allen St 28

Bus Stop

S Marshall Ave 250

Parkway Plaza

Parkway Plaza Mall

Service and Comfort on the bus from New York to El Cajon, CA

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

FAQs about the New York to El Cajon, CA bus

How much does a New York El Cajon, CA bus trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and time of travel. The cheapest trip is available from $221 and takes 72h 40m to reach El Cajon, CA. Compare offers to save money!

How much could I save by comparing buses from New York to El Cajon, CA?

This route is offered by 2 companies with a range of ticket prices between $221 and $339. 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 New York to El Cajon, CA each day?

Every day, the New York to El Cajon, CA bus route is served by approximately 12 connections. With our search, you can compare bus times to find the perfect trip.

How long does a bus journey from New York to El Cajon, CA take?

The fastest bus from New York to El Cajon, CA is offered by FlixBus and takes 63h 50m. Bus tickets for this connection cost $339. In this context, bear in mind that the journey can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from New York to El Cajon, CA?

The earliest bus arriving in El Cajon, CA from New York starts at 1:00 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 New York to El Cajon, CA?

The latest bus trip departing from New York for El Cajon, CA starts at 11:59 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 New York El Cajon, CA route?

When traveling by bus from New York to El Cajon, CA, passengers can travel with FlixBus and 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 New York and El Cajon, CA?

You can check all the direct connections between New York 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 and Greyhound US.

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

How does CheckMyBus find the best bus deals from New York to El Cajon, CA?

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Available seat classes which are offered on the bus route New York to El Cajon, CA

Economy

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

More bus routes to New York and to El Cajon, CA

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