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How to get fromDowntown San Diego to El Cajonby tram, bus, taxi, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Downtown San Diego to El Cajon by tram, bus, taxi, or car

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  1. Tram

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    1. Take the tram from City College Station to El Cajon Stationtram tram Orange
    52 min
    $2–15

  2. Line 215 bus, line 115 bus

    1. Take the bus from 11th Av & Broadway to SDSU Transit Centerbus bus 215
    2. Take the bus from College Av & SDSU Transit Center to El Cajon Transit Centerbus bus 115
    2h 4m
    $4–10

  3. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Downtown San Diego to El Cajontaxi taxi 16.8 mi
    18 min
    $75–95

  4. Drive 16.8 mi

    1. Drive from Downtown San Diego to El Cajoncar car 16.8 mi
    18 min
    $4–5

Downtown San Diego to El Cajon by foot and tram

Calendar466Weekly Services
Duration52 minAverage Duration
Ticket$2Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 16.3 mi
  • Duration: 52 min

What companies run services between Downtown San Diego, CA, USA and El Cajon, CA, USA?

San Diego Metro Transit operates a vehicle from City College Station to El Cajon Station every 20 minutes. Tickets cost $2–15 and the journey takes 46 min. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Downtown San Diego to El Cajon Transit Center via 11th Av & Broadway, SDSU Transit Center, and College Av & SDSU Transit Center in around 2h 4m.

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