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Vista to El Cajon buses

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Trip Overview

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

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

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  1. Take the bus from Santa Fe Ave & Broadway to Escondido Transit Center Stall 6bus bus 305
  2. Take the bus from Escondido Transit Center to Broadway & Park Blbus bus 235 / ...
  3. Take the bus from 11th Av & Broadway to SDSU Transit Centerbus bus 215
  4. Take the bus from College Av & SDSU Transit Center to El Cajon Transit Centerbus bus 115
4h 10m
$8–20

Vista to El Cajon bus times

Buses run hourly between Vista and El Cajon. The earliest departure is at 4:34 AM at night, and the last departure from Vista is at 11:14 PM which arrives into El Cajon at 7:42 AM. All services require a transfer at Escondido Transit Center Stall 6 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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    North County TransitSan Diego Metro TransitSan Diego Metro TransitSan Diego Metro Transit3h 50m • 3 changes

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    North County TransitSan Diego Metro TransitSan Diego Metro TransitSan Diego Metro Transit3h 50m • 3 changes

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    North County TransitSan Diego Metro TransitSan Diego Metro TransitSan Diego Metro Transit4h 20m • 3 changes

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    North County TransitSan Diego Metro TransitSan Diego Metro TransitSan Diego Metro Transit4h 20m • 3 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 20, 2026

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    North County TransitSan Diego Metro TransitSan Diego Metro TransitSan Diego Metro Transit3h 45m • 3 changes

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    North County TransitSan Diego Metro TransitSan Diego Metro TransitSan Diego Metro Transit3h 24m • 3 changes

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    North County TransitSan Diego Metro TransitSan Diego Metro TransitSan Diego Metro Transit3h 48m • 3 changes

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    North County TransitSan Diego Metro TransitSan Diego Metro TransitSan Diego Metro Transit3h 48m • 3 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 21, 2026

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    North County TransitSan Diego Metro TransitSan Diego Metro TransitSan Diego Metro Transit3h 45m • 3 changes

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    North County TransitSan Diego Metro TransitSan Diego Metro TransitSan Diego Metro Transit3h 24m • 3 changes

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    North County TransitSan Diego Metro TransitSan Diego Metro TransitSan Diego Metro Transit3h 48m • 3 changes

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    North County TransitSan Diego Metro TransitSan Diego Metro TransitSan Diego Metro Transit3h 48m • 3 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Vista 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 Vista to El Cajon.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 74.5 mi
  • Duration: 4h 22m

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

You can take a bus from Santa Fe Ave & Broadway to El Cajon Transit Center via Escondido Transit Center Stall 6, Escondido Transit Center, Broadway & Park Bl, 11th Av & Broadway, SDSU Transit Center, and College Av & SDSU Transit Center in around 4h 10m.

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