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Trip Overview

The average bus between El Cajon and Rancho Santa Fe takes 4h 25m and the fastest bus takes 2h 51m. There is a bus service every few hours 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.

4h 25m
Duration
68 mi
Distance
$20
Average price
Every 2 hours
Frequency

El Cajon to Rancho Santa Fe bus times

Buses run every 2 hours between El Cajon and Rancho Santa Fe. 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 Rancho Santa Fe at 6:22 AM. All services require a transfer at College Av & SDSU Transit Center and take an average of 4h 25m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

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    San Diego Metro TransitSan Diego Metro TransitSan Diego Metro TransitNorth County Transit3h 52m • 3 changes
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    San Diego Metro TransitSan Diego Metro TransitSan Diego Metro TransitNorth County Transit3h 52m • 3 changes
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Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

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    San Diego Metro TransitSan Diego Metro TransitSan Diego Metro TransitNorth County Transit2h 51m • 3 changes
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    San Diego Metro TransitSan Diego Metro TransitSan Diego Metro TransitNorth County Transit3h 52m • 3 changes
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    San Diego Metro TransitSan Diego Metro TransitSan Diego Metro TransitNorth County Transit3h 52m • 3 changes
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    San Diego Metro TransitSan Diego Metro TransitSan Diego Metro TransitNorth County Transit3h 52m • 3 changes
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Departing Monday, November 9, 2026

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    San Diego Metro TransitSan Diego Metro TransitSan Diego Metro TransitNorth County Transit3h 18m • 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 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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Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

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    San Diego Metro TransitSan Diego Metro TransitSan Diego Metro TransitNorth County Transit3h 18m • 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 50m • 3 changes
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Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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    San Diego Metro TransitSan Diego Metro TransitSan Diego Metro TransitNorth County Transit3h 18m • 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 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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Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    San Diego Metro TransitSan Diego Metro TransitSan Diego Metro TransitNorth County Transit3h 18m • 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 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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Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    San Diego Metro TransitSan Diego Metro TransitSan Diego Metro TransitNorth County Transit3h 18m • 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 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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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.

Map of how to get from El Cajon to Rancho Santa Fe.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 68.5 mi
  • Duration: 4h 25m

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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