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The average bus between El Cajon and Vista takes 4h 22m and the fastest bus takes 3h 18m. There is a bus service every few hours from El Cajon to Vista. 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 22m
Duration
70 mi
Distance
$20
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Line 115 bus, line 215 bus, bus, line 305 bus

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  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
  4. Take the bus from Escondido Transit Center Stall 6 to S Santa Fe Av & Broadwaybus bus 305
3h 58m
$8–20

El Cajon to Vista bus times

Buses run hourly between El Cajon and Vista. 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 Vista at 6:56 AM. All services require a transfer at College Av & SDSU Transit Center and take an average of 4h 22m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, October 19, 2026

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    San Diego Metro TransitSan Diego Metro TransitSan Diego Metro TransitNorth County Transit4h 11m • 3 changes

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    San Diego Metro TransitSan Diego Metro TransitSan Diego Metro TransitNorth County Transit4h 16m • 3 changes

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    San Diego Metro TransitSan Diego Metro TransitSan Diego Metro TransitNorth County Transit3h 53m • 3 changes

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    San Diego Metro TransitSan Diego Metro TransitSan Diego Metro TransitNorth County Transit8h 44m • 3 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 20, 2026

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    San Diego Metro TransitSan Diego Metro TransitSan Diego Metro TransitNorth County Transit4h 11m • 3 changes

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    San Diego Metro TransitSan Diego Metro TransitSan Diego Metro TransitNorth County Transit4h 13m • 3 changes

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    San Diego Metro TransitSan Diego Metro TransitSan Diego Metro TransitNorth County Transit3h 43m • 3 changes

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    San Diego Metro TransitSan Diego Metro TransitSan Diego Metro TransitNorth County Transit3h 41m • 3 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 21, 2026

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    San Diego Metro TransitSan Diego Metro TransitSan Diego Metro TransitNorth County Transit4h 11m • 3 changes

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    San Diego Metro TransitSan Diego Metro TransitSan Diego Metro TransitNorth County Transit4h 13m • 3 changes

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    San Diego Metro TransitSan Diego Metro TransitSan Diego Metro TransitNorth County Transit3h 43m • 3 changes

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    San Diego Metro TransitSan Diego Metro TransitSan Diego Metro TransitNorth County Transit3h 41m • 3 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 22, 2026

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    San Diego Metro TransitSan Diego Metro TransitSan Diego Metro TransitNorth County Transit4h 11m • 3 changes

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    San Diego Metro TransitSan Diego Metro TransitSan Diego Metro TransitNorth County Transit4h 13m • 3 changes

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    San Diego Metro TransitSan Diego Metro TransitSan Diego Metro TransitNorth County Transit3h 43m • 3 changes

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    San Diego Metro TransitSan Diego Metro TransitSan Diego Metro TransitNorth County Transit3h 41m • 3 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from El Cajon to Vista? 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: 69.6 mi
  • Duration: 4h 22m

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

You can take a bus from El Cajon Transit Center to S Santa Fe Av & Broadway via College Av & SDSU Transit Center, SDSU Transit Center, Broadway & Park Bl, Escondido Transit Center, and Escondido Transit Center Stall 6 in around 3h 58m.

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