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Trip Overview

The average bus between El Cajon and Escondido takes 3h 2m and the fastest bus takes 2h 21m. There is an hourly bus service from El Cajon to Escondido. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

3h 2m
Duration
57 mi
Distance
$15
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

El Cajon to Escondido bus times

Buses run hourly between El Cajon and Escondido. The earliest departure is at 6:11 AM in the morning, and the last departure from El Cajon is at 9:13 PM which arrives into Escondido at 5:57 AM. All services require a transfer at College Av & SDSU Transit Center and take an average of 3h 2m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

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    San Diego Metro TransitSan Diego Metro TransitSan Diego Metro Transit2h 40m • 2 changes
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    San Diego Metro TransitSan Diego Metro TransitSan Diego Metro Transit8h 44m • 2 changes

Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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    San Diego Metro TransitSan Diego Metro TransitSan Diego Metro Transit2h 52m • 2 changes
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    San Diego Metro TransitSan Diego Metro TransitSan Diego Metro Transit2h 54m • 2 changes
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    San Diego Metro TransitSan Diego Metro TransitSan Diego Metro Transit3h 4m • 2 changes
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    San Diego Metro TransitSan Diego Metro TransitSan Diego Metro Transit2h 49m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    San Diego Metro TransitSan Diego Metro TransitSan Diego Metro Transit2h 52m • 2 changes
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    San Diego Metro TransitSan Diego Metro TransitSan Diego Metro Transit2h 54m • 2 changes
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    San Diego Metro TransitSan Diego Metro TransitSan Diego Metro Transit3h 4m • 2 changes
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    San Diego Metro TransitSan Diego Metro TransitSan Diego Metro Transit2h 49m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    San Diego Metro TransitSan Diego Metro TransitSan Diego Metro Transit2h 52m • 2 changes
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    San Diego Metro TransitSan Diego Metro TransitSan Diego Metro Transit2h 54m • 2 changes
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    San Diego Metro TransitSan Diego Metro TransitSan Diego Metro Transit3h 4m • 2 changes
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    San Diego Metro TransitSan Diego Metro TransitSan Diego Metro Transit2h 49m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    San Diego Metro TransitSan Diego Metro TransitSan Diego Metro Transit2h 21m • 2 changes
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    San Diego Metro TransitSan Diego Metro TransitSan Diego Metro Transit2h 53m • 2 changes
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    San Diego Metro TransitSan Diego Metro TransitSan Diego Metro Transit2h 54m • 2 changes
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    San Diego Metro TransitSan Diego Metro TransitSan Diego Metro Transit2h 54m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    San Diego Metro TransitSan Diego Metro TransitSan Diego Metro Transit2h 21m • 2 changes
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    San Diego Metro TransitSan Diego Metro TransitSan Diego Metro Transit2h 53m • 2 changes
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    San Diego Metro TransitSan Diego Metro TransitSan Diego Metro Transit2h 54m • 2 changes
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    San Diego Metro TransitSan Diego Metro TransitSan Diego Metro Transit2h 54m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    San Diego Metro TransitSan Diego Metro TransitSan Diego Metro Transit2h 52m • 2 changes
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    San Diego Metro TransitSan Diego Metro TransitSan Diego Metro Transit2h 54m • 2 changes
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    San Diego Metro TransitSan Diego Metro TransitSan Diego Metro Transit3h 4m • 2 changes
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    San Diego Metro TransitSan Diego Metro TransitSan Diego Metro Transit2h 49m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from El Cajon to Escondido? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

Map of how to get from El Cajon to Escondido.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 57.2 mi
  • Duration: 3h 2m

What companies run services between El Cajon, CA, USA and Escondido, CA, USA?

You can take a bus from El Cajon Transit Center to Escondido Transit Center via College Av & SDSU Transit Center, SDSU Transit Center, and Broadway & Park Bl in around 2h 53m.

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