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Trip Overview

The average bus between El Cajon and Imperial Beach takes 2h 41m and the fastest bus takes 2h 14m. There is a bus service every few hours from El Cajon to Imperial Beach. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

2h 41m
Duration
36 mi
Distance
$15
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

El Cajon to Imperial Beach bus times

Buses run hourly between El Cajon and Imperial Beach. 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 Imperial Beach at 12:14 AM. All services require a transfer at College Av & SDSU Transit Center and take an average of 2h 41m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

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    San Diego Metro TransitSan Diego Metro TransitSan Diego Metro Transit2h 36m • 2 changes
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    San Diego Metro TransitSan Diego Metro TransitSan Diego Metro Transit3h 6m • 2 changes
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    San Diego Metro TransitSan Diego Metro TransitSan Diego Metro Transit3h 3m • 2 changes
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    San Diego Metro TransitSan Diego Metro TransitSan Diego Metro Transit3h 3m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

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    San Diego Metro TransitSan Diego Metro TransitSan Diego Metro Transit2h 22m • 2 changes
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    San Diego Metro TransitSan Diego Metro TransitSan Diego Metro Transit2h 43m • 2 changes
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    San Diego Metro TransitSan Diego Metro TransitSan Diego Metro Transit2h 43m • 2 changes
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    San Diego Metro TransitSan Diego Metro TransitSan Diego Metro Transit2h 43m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

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    San Diego Metro TransitSan Diego Metro TransitSan Diego Metro Transit2h 22m • 2 changes
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    San Diego Metro TransitSan Diego Metro TransitSan Diego Metro Transit2h 43m • 2 changes
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    San Diego Metro TransitSan Diego Metro TransitSan Diego Metro Transit2h 43m • 2 changes
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    San Diego Metro TransitSan Diego Metro TransitSan Diego Metro Transit2h 43m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

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    San Diego Metro TransitSan Diego Metro TransitSan Diego Metro Transit2h 14m • 2 changes
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    San Diego Metro TransitSan Diego Metro TransitSan Diego Metro Transit2h 17m • 2 changes
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    San Diego Metro TransitSan Diego Metro TransitSan Diego Metro Transit2h 18m • 2 changes
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    San Diego Metro TransitSan Diego Metro TransitSan Diego Metro Transit2h 20m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

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    San Diego Metro TransitSan Diego Metro TransitSan Diego Metro Transit2h 45m • 2 changes
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    San Diego Metro TransitSan Diego Metro TransitSan Diego Metro Transit2h 47m • 2 changes
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    San Diego Metro TransitSan Diego Metro TransitSan Diego Metro Transit2h 50m • 2 changes
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    San Diego Metro TransitSan Diego Metro TransitSan Diego Metro Transit2h 50m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, November 9, 2026

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    San Diego Metro TransitSan Diego Metro TransitSan Diego Metro Transit2h 22m • 2 changes
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    San Diego Metro TransitSan Diego Metro TransitSan Diego Metro Transit2h 43m • 2 changes
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    San Diego Metro TransitSan Diego Metro TransitSan Diego Metro Transit2h 43m • 2 changes
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    San Diego Metro TransitSan Diego Metro TransitSan Diego Metro Transit2h 43m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

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    San Diego Metro TransitSan Diego Metro TransitSan Diego Metro Transit2h 22m • 2 changes
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    San Diego Metro TransitSan Diego Metro TransitSan Diego Metro Transit2h 43m • 2 changes
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    San Diego Metro TransitSan Diego Metro TransitSan Diego Metro Transit2h 43m • 2 changes
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    San Diego Metro TransitSan Diego Metro TransitSan Diego Metro Transit2h 43m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from El Cajon to Imperial Beach? 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 Imperial Beach.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 36 mi
  • Duration: 2h 41m

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

You can take a bus from El Cajon Transit Center to 9th St & Palm Av via College Av & SDSU Transit Center, SDSU Transit Center, Park Bl & Broadway, and Broadway & 8th Av in around 2h 42m.

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