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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 31m and the fastest bus takes 3h 24m. The bus service runs several times per day 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 31m
Duration
75 mi
Distance
$20
Average price
3 times a day
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 3 times a day between Vista and El Cajon. The earliest departure is at 12:04 PM in the afternoon, 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 31m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

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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 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 19m • 3 changes
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Frequently asked questions

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  • Distance: 74.5 mi
  • Duration: 4h 31m

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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