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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

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 Thursday, November 12, 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, November 13, 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 Saturday, November 14, 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 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, November 15, 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, November 16, 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, November 17, 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, November 18, 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.

Map of how to get from Rancho Santa Fe to El Cajon.ExpandLaunch map view
  • 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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