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El Cajon to Rancho Santa Fe buses

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Trip Overview

The average bus between El Cajon and Rancho Santa Fe takes 3h 43m and the fastest bus takes 3h 18m. The bus service runs several times per day from El Cajon to Rancho Santa Fe. 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 43m
Duration
68 mi
Distance
$20
Average price
Twice daily
Frequency

Line 115 bus, line 215 bus, bus

best
  1. Take the bus from El Cajon Transit Center to College Av & SDSU Transit Centerbus bus 115
  2. Take the bus from SDSU Transit Center to Park Bl & Broadwaybus bus 215
  3. Take the bus from Broadway & Park Bl to Escondido Transit Centerbus bus 235
4h 2m
$8–20

El Cajon to Rancho Santa Fe bus times

Buses run twice daily between El Cajon and Rancho Santa Fe. The earliest departure is at 7:39 AM in the morning, and the last departure from El Cajon is at 3:40 PM which arrives into Rancho Santa Fe at 7:27 PM. All services require a transfer at College Av & SDSU Transit Center and take an average of 3h 43m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

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    San Diego Metro TransitSan Diego Metro TransitSan Diego Metro TransitNorth County Transit3h 50m • 3 changes

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    San Diego Metro TransitSan Diego Metro TransitSan Diego Metro TransitNorth County Transit3h 50m • 3 changes

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    San Diego Metro TransitSan Diego Metro TransitSan Diego Metro TransitNorth County Transit3h 49m • 3 changes

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    San Diego Metro TransitSan Diego Metro TransitSan Diego Metro TransitNorth County Transit3h 49m • 3 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from El Cajon to Rancho Santa Fe? 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.

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  • Distance: 68.5 mi
  • Duration: 3h 43m

What companies run services between El Cajon, CA, USA and Rancho Santa Fe, CA, USA?

You can take a bus from El Cajon Transit Center to Paseo Delicias & La Fremontia via College Av & SDSU Transit Center, SDSU Transit Center, Broadway & Park Bl, Escondido Transit Center, and Escondido Transit Center Stall 13 in around 4h 2m.

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