What is the cheapest way to get from Del Mar to El Cajon?

The cheapest way to get from Del Mar to El Cajon is to drive which costs $4 - $7 and takes 29 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Del Mar to El Cajon?

The fastest way to get from Del Mar to El Cajon is to drive which takes 29 min and costs $4 - $7.

Is there a direct bus between Del Mar and El Cajon?

No, there is no direct bus from Del Mar to El Cajon. However, there are services departing from Camino Del Mar & 15th St and arriving at El Cajon Transit Center via Gilman Dr & Mandeville Ln and San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 1m.

Is there a direct train between Del Mar and El Cajon?

No, there is no direct train from Del Mar station to El Cajon station. However, there are services departing from Solana Beach Station and arriving at El Cajon Station via Old Town Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 53m.

How far is it from Del Mar to El Cajon?

The distance between Del Mar and El Cajon is 41 miles. The road distance is 26.5 miles.

How do I travel from Del Mar to El Cajon without a car?

The best way to get from Del Mar to El Cajon without a car is to train and tram which takes 1h 53m and costs $11 - $35.

How long does it take to get from Del Mar to El Cajon?

It takes approximately 1h 53m to get from Del Mar to El Cajon, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Del Mar to El Cajon bus from?

Del Mar to El Cajon bus services, operated by North County Transit, depart from Camino Del Mar & 15th St station.

Where do I catch the Del Mar to El Cajon train from?

Del Mar to El Cajon train services, operated by North County Transit, depart from Solana Beach Station.

Where does the Del Mar to El Cajon bus arrive?

Del Mar to El Cajon bus services, operated by North County Transit, arrive at Gilman Dr & Myers Dr station.

Where does the Del Mar to El Cajon train arrive?

Del Mar to El Cajon train services, operated by North County Transit, arrive at San Diego - Old Town station.

Can I drive from Del Mar to El Cajon?

Yes, the driving distance between Del Mar to El Cajon is 26 miles. It takes approximately 29 min to drive from Del Mar to El Cajon.

Where can I stay near El Cajon?

There are 1001+ hotels available in El Cajon.

Del Mar to El Cajon - 6 ways to travel via train, tram, and line 101 bus

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There are 6 ways to get from Del Mar to El Cajon by train, tram, bus, car, or taxi

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Train, tram
best
1. Take the train from Solana Beach Station to San Diego - Old Towntrain Coaster
2. Take the tram from Old Town Station to El Cajon Stationtram Green
1h 53m
$12–35
Drive 26.3 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Del Mar to El Cajoncar 26.3 mi
29 min
$5–7
Line 101 bus, line 41 bus, tram
1. Take the bus from Camino Del Mar & 15th St to UTC Transit Centerbus 101
2. Take the bus from Genesee Av & Esplanade Ct to Fashion Valley Transit Centerbus 41
3. Take the tram from Fashion Valley Station to El Cajon Stationtram
2h 7m
$6–25
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Del Mar to El Cajontaxi 26.3 mi
29 min
$120–150
Line 101 bus, tram
1. Take the bus from Camino Del Mar & 15th St to UTC Transit Centerbus 101
2. Take the tram from UTC Station to Old Town Stationtram
3. Take the tram from Old Town Station to El Cajon Stationtram
2h 4m
$6–35
Line 101 bus, line 30 bus
1. Take the bus from Camino Del Mar & 15th St to Gilman Dr & Myers Drbus 101
2. Take the bus from Gilman Dr & Mandeville Ln to Old Town Transit Centerbus 30
3h 1m
$6–15

Del Mar to El Cajon by bus, train, and tram

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1h 53mAverage Duration

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Distance: 40.8 mi
Duration: 1h 53m

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

You can take a bus from Camino Del Mar & 15th St to El Cajon Transit Center via Gilman Dr & Myers Dr, Gilman Dr & Mandeville Ln, Old Town Transit Center, and San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop in around 3h 1m.

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