There are 3 ways to get from El Cajon to Baja California by bus (Greyhound), tram, or car
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Bus
best- Take the bus from El Cajon Transit Center to San Ysidro Bus Terminalbus Greyhound US0851S
1h 7m$109–200Drive 43.5 km
cheapest- Drive from El Cajon to Tijuanacar 43.5 km
31 min$84–122Tram
- Take the tram from El Cajon Station to 12th & Imperial Stationtram Orange
- Take the tram from 12th & Imperial Station to San Ysidro Stationtram Blue
1h 25m$99–539
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from El Cajon to Baja California is to drive which costs $80 - $130 and takes 31 min.
The fastest way to get from El Cajon to Baja California is to drive which takes 31 min and costs $80 - $130.
No, there is no direct bus from El Cajon to Baja California. However, there are services departing from El Cajon Transit Center and arriving at San Ysidro Bus Terminal via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 7m.
No, there is no direct train from El Cajon station to Baja California station. However, there are services departing from El Cajon Station and arriving at San Ysidro Station via 12th & Imperial Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 25m.
The distance between El Cajon and Baja California is 64 km. The road distance is 43.5 km.
It takes approximately 1h 7m to get from El Cajon to Baja California, including transfers.
El Cajon to Baja California bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from El Cajon Transit Center station.
El Cajon to Baja California train services, operated by San Diego Metro Transit, depart from El Cajon Station.
El Cajon to Baja California bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at San Ysidro Bus Terminal station.
El Cajon to Baja California train services, operated by San Diego Metro Transit, arrive at 12th & Imperial Station.
What companies run services between El Cajon, CA, USA and Baja California, Mexico?
Greyhound USA operates a bus from El Cajon Transit Center to San Ysidro Bus Terminal once daily. Tickets cost $90–180 and the journey takes 1h. Greyhound-us also services this route 5 times a week. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from El Cajon Station to Tijuana via 12th & Imperial Station and San Ysidro Station in around 1h 25m.
- Phone
- +1 619-557-4555
- Website
- sdmts.com
Tram from El Cajon Station to 12th & Imperial Station
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $40–260
- Website
- https://www.sdmts.com
- Schedules at
- https://www.sdmts.com/getting-around/departures-and-schedules
Tram from 12th & Imperial Station to San Ysidro Station
- Ave. Duration
- 33 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $40–260
- Website
- https://www.sdmts.com
- Schedules at
- https://www.sdmts.com/getting-around/departures-and-schedules
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from El Cajon Transit Center to San Ysidro Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $90–180
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from El Cajon Transit Center to San Ysidro Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Schedules at
- greyhound.com
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More Questions & Answers
Yes, the driving distance between El Cajon to Baja California is 43 km. It takes approximately 31 min to drive from El Cajon to Baja California.
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