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How to get fromChula Vista to El Cajonby bus, tram, taxi, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Chula Vista to El Cajon by bus, tram, taxi, or car

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  1. Line 961 bus, tram

    best
    1. Take the bus from Plaza Bonita Transit Center to Encanto/62nd St Trolley Stnbus bus 961
    2. Take the tram from Encanto/62nd St Station to El Cajon Stationtram tram Orange
    58 min
    $4–17

  2. Drive 15.5 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Chula Vista to El Cajoncar car 15.5 mi
    16 min
    $3–5

  3. Tram

    1. Take the tram from E Street Station to 12th & Imperial Stationtram tram Blue
    2. Take the tram from 12th & Imperial Station to El Cajon Stationtram tram Orange
    1h 6m

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Chula Vista to El Cajontaxi taxi 15.5 mi
    16 min
    $70–90

  5. Line 929 bus, tram

    1. Take the bus from E St & 4th Av to 12th & Imperial Transit Centerbus bus 929
    2. Take the tram from 12th & Imperial Station to El Cajon Stationtram tram Orange
    1h 29m
    $4–20

Chula Vista to El Cajon by bus and tram

Calendar211Weekly Services
Duration58 minAverage Duration
Ticket$4Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 15.7 mi
  • Duration: 58 min

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

You can take a vehicle from E Street Station to El Cajon Station via 12th & Imperial Station in around 1h 6m.

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