There are 5 ways to get from Camp Pendleton South to El Cajon by train, tram, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, taxi, or bus
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train, tram
best- Take the train from Oceanside to San Diego Old Town Transportation Centertrain Pacific Surfliner
- Take the tram from Old Town Station to El Cajon Stationtram Green
2h 41m$16–45Line 392 bus, bus, line 41 bus, tram
cheapest- Take the bus from Vandegrift Bl & Stuart Mesa Rd to Oceanside Transit Center Stall 3bus 392 / ...
- Take the bus from Oceanside Transit Center Stall 8 to UTC Transit Centerbus 101
- Take the bus from Genesee Av & Esplanade Ct to Fashion Valley Transit Centerbus 41
- Take the tram from Fashion Valley Station to El Cajon Stationtram
4h 4m$6–25Line 392 bus, bus
- Take the bus from Vandegrift Bl & Stuart Mesa Rd to Oceanside Transit Center Stall 3bus 392 / ...
- Take the bus from 301 Mission Ave STE 205, Oceanside, CA to 2728 Congress Street, San Diego Old Townbus
- Take the bus from San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop to El Cajon Transit Centerbus
3h 31m$10–21Drive 46.8 mi
- Drive from Camp Pendleton South to El Cajoncar 46.8 mi
51 min$9–13Taxi
- Take the taxi from Camp Pendleton South to El Cajontaxi 46.8 mi
51 min$210–250
Camp Pendleton South to El Cajon by bus, train, and tram
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Camp Pendleton South to El Cajon is to drive which costs $8 - $13 and takes 51 min.
The fastest way to get from Camp Pendleton South to El Cajon is to drive which takes 51 min and costs $8 - $13.
No, there is no direct bus from Camp Pendleton South to El Cajon. However, there are services departing from Vandegrift Bl & Stuart Mesa Rd and arriving at El Cajon Transit Center via 301 Mission Ave STE 205, Oceanside, CA and San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 31m.
No, there is no direct train from Camp Pendleton South to El Cajon station. However, there are services departing from Oceanside and arriving at El Cajon Station via Old Town Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 41m.
The distance between Camp Pendleton South and El Cajon is 57 miles. The road distance is 47.1 miles.
The best way to get from Camp Pendleton South to El Cajon without a car is to train and tram which takes 2h 41m and costs $16 - $45.
It takes approximately 2h 41m to get from Camp Pendleton South to El Cajon, including transfers.
Camp Pendleton South to El Cajon bus services, operated by North County Transit, depart from Vandegrift Bl & Stuart Mesa Rd station.
Camp Pendleton South to El Cajon train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Oceanside station.
Camp Pendleton South to El Cajon bus services, operated by North County Transit, arrive at Oceanside Transit Center Stall 3 station.
What companies run services between Camp Pendleton South, CA, USA and El Cajon, CA, USA?
You can take a bus from Vandegrift Bl & Stuart Mesa Rd to El Cajon Transit Center via Oceanside Transit Center Stall 3, 301 Mission Ave STE 205, Oceanside, CA, and San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop in around 3h 31m.
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Oceanside to San Diego Old Town Transportation Center
- Ave. Duration
- 44 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $12–25
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 619-557-4555
- Website
- sdmts.com
Tram from Old Town Station to El Cajon Station
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–15
- Website
- https://www.sdmts.com
- Schedules at
- https://www.sdmts.com/getting-around/departures-and-schedules
Tram from Fashion Valley Station to El Cajon Station
- Ave. Duration
- 33 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–15
- Website
- https://www.sdmts.com
- Schedules at
- https://www.sdmts.com/getting-around/departures-and-schedules
- Phone
- +1 760-966-6500
- [email protected]
- Website
- gonctd.com
Bus from Vandegrift Bl & Stuart Mesa Rd to Oceanside Transit Center Stall 3
- Ave. Duration
- 21 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–5
- Website
- https://gonctd.com
- Schedules at
- https://gonctd.com/schedules/
- Adult
- $2–5
Bus from Vandegrift Bl & Stuart Mesa Rd to Oceanside Transit Center Stall 3
- Ave. Duration
- 21 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–5
- Website
- https://gonctd.com
- Schedules at
- https://gonctd.com/schedules/
- Adult
- $2–5
Bus from Oceanside Transit Center Stall 8 to UTC Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 53m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- https://gonctd.com
- Schedules at
- https://gonctd.com/schedules/
- Adult
- $0
- Phone
- (323)-776-5467
- [email protected]
- Website
- laxlinq.com
Bus from 301 Mission Ave STE 205, Oceanside, CA to 2728 Congress Street, San Diego Old Town
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Website
- https://laxlinq.com/
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from 301 Mission Ave STE 205, Oceanside, CA to 2728 Congress Street, San Diego Old Town
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Schedules at
- greyhound.com
Bus from San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop to El Cajon Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 20 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Schedules at
- greyhound.com
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Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from 301 Mission Ave STE 205, Oceanside, CA to 2728 Congress Street, San Diego Old Town
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $5–11
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop to El Cajon Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 20 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $2–5
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from 301 Mission Ave STE 205, Oceanside, CA to 2728 Congress Street, San Diego Old Town
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $5–10
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Phone
- +1 619-557-4555
- Website
- sdmts.com
Bus from Genesee Av & Esplanade Ct to Fashion Valley Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–5
- Website
- https://www.sdmts.com
- Schedules at
- https://www.sdmts.com/getting-around/departures-and-schedules
- One Way - Adult/Youth
- $2–5
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Estimated price
- $210–250
Coastal Cab
- Phone
- +1 760-722-7472
- Website
- coastal-cab.com
Craig's Cabs
- Phone
- +1 760-722-2227
- Website
- craigscabs.com
Yellow Cab of North County
- Phone
- +1 760-444-4444
- Website
- driveu.com
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More Questions & Answers
Camp Pendleton South to El Cajon train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at San Diego Old Town Transportation Center station.
Yes, the driving distance between Camp Pendleton South to El Cajon is 47 miles. It takes approximately 51 min to drive from Camp Pendleton South to El Cajon.
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