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Trip Overview

The average bus between Rancho Santa Fe and El Cajon takes 4h 5m and the fastest bus takes 3h 20m. There is a bus service every few hours from Rancho Santa Fe to El Cajon. 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 5m
Duration
74 mi
Distance
$20
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Bus, line 215 bus, line 115 bus

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  1. Take the bus from Escondido Transit Center to Broadway & Park Blbus bus 235 / ...
  2. Take the bus from 11th Av & Broadway to SDSU Transit Centerbus bus 215
  3. Take the bus from College Av & SDSU Transit Center to El Cajon Transit Centerbus bus 115
3h 55m
$8–20

Rancho Santa Fe to El Cajon bus times

Buses run hourly between Rancho Santa Fe and El Cajon. The earliest departure is at 6:32 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Rancho Santa Fe is at 8:50 PM which arrives into El Cajon at 7:09 AM. All services require a transfer at Escondido Transit Center Stall 13 and take an average of 4h 5m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Saturday, October 24, 2026

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    North County TransitSan Diego Metro TransitSan Diego Metro TransitSan Diego Metro Transit3h 21m • 3 changes

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    North County TransitSan Diego Metro TransitSan Diego Metro TransitSan Diego Metro Transit3h 22m • 3 changes

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    North County TransitSan Diego Metro TransitSan Diego Metro TransitSan Diego Metro Transit3h 22m • 3 changes
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Departing Sunday, October 25, 2026

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    North County TransitSan Diego Metro TransitSan Diego Metro TransitSan Diego Metro Transit3h 22m • 3 changes

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    North County TransitSan Diego Metro TransitSan Diego Metro TransitSan Diego Metro Transit3h 22m • 3 changes

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    North County TransitSan Diego Metro TransitSan Diego Metro TransitSan Diego Metro Transit3h 22m • 3 changes

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    North County TransitSan Diego Metro TransitSan Diego Metro TransitSan Diego Metro Transit3h 22m • 3 changes
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Departing Monday, October 26, 2026

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    North County TransitSan Diego Metro TransitSan Diego Metro TransitSan Diego Metro Transit3h 20m • 3 changes

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    North County TransitSan Diego Metro TransitSan Diego Metro TransitSan Diego Metro Transit3h 23m • 3 changes

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    North County TransitSan Diego Metro TransitSan Diego Metro TransitSan Diego Metro Transit3h 27m • 3 changes

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    North County TransitSan Diego Metro TransitSan Diego Metro TransitSan Diego Metro Transit3h 23m • 3 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 27, 2026

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    North County TransitSan Diego Metro TransitSan Diego Metro TransitSan Diego Metro Transit3h 20m • 3 changes

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    North County TransitSan Diego Metro TransitSan Diego Metro TransitSan Diego Metro Transit3h 23m • 3 changes

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    North County TransitSan Diego Metro TransitSan Diego Metro TransitSan Diego Metro Transit3h 27m • 3 changes

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    North County TransitSan Diego Metro TransitSan Diego Metro TransitSan Diego Metro Transit3h 23m • 3 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 28, 2026

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    North County TransitSan Diego Metro TransitSan Diego Metro TransitSan Diego Metro Transit3h 20m • 3 changes

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    North County TransitSan Diego Metro TransitSan Diego Metro TransitSan Diego Metro Transit3h 23m • 3 changes

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    North County TransitSan Diego Metro TransitSan Diego Metro TransitSan Diego Metro Transit3h 27m • 3 changes

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    North County TransitSan Diego Metro TransitSan Diego Metro TransitSan Diego Metro Transit3h 23m • 3 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 29, 2026

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    North County TransitSan Diego Metro TransitSan Diego Metro TransitSan Diego Metro Transit3h 20m • 3 changes

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    North County TransitSan Diego Metro TransitSan Diego Metro TransitSan Diego Metro Transit3h 23m • 3 changes

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    North County TransitSan Diego Metro TransitSan Diego Metro TransitSan Diego Metro Transit3h 27m • 3 changes

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    North County TransitSan Diego Metro TransitSan Diego Metro TransitSan Diego Metro Transit3h 23m • 3 changes
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Departing Friday, October 30, 2026

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    North County TransitSan Diego Metro TransitSan Diego Metro TransitSan Diego Metro Transit3h 20m • 3 changes

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    North County TransitSan Diego Metro TransitSan Diego Metro TransitSan Diego Metro Transit3h 23m • 3 changes

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    North County TransitSan Diego Metro TransitSan Diego Metro TransitSan Diego Metro Transit3h 27m • 3 changes

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    North County TransitSan Diego Metro TransitSan Diego Metro TransitSan Diego Metro Transit3h 23m • 3 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Rancho Santa Fe to El Cajon? 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: 73.5 mi
  • Duration: 4h 5m

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

You can take a bus from Paseo Delicias & Via De La Valle to El Cajon Transit Center via Escondido Transit Center Stall 13, Escondido Transit Center, Broadway & Park Bl, 11th Av & Broadway, SDSU Transit Center, and College Av & SDSU Transit Center in around 3h 55m.

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