There are 5 ways to get from El Cajon to Camp Pendleton South by bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), tram, train, car, or taxi
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus, line 392 bus
best- Take the bus from El Cajon Transit Center to San Diego Greyhound Bus Stopbus
- Take the bus from San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop to Oceanside Transportation Centerbus
- Take the bus from Oceanside Transit Center Stall 3 to Vandegrift Bl & Ash Rdbus 392 / ...
3h 4m$10–19Tram, train via Vandegrift Bl & Ash Rd
cheapest- Take the tram from El Cajon Station to Old Town Stationtram Green
- Take the train from San Diego - Old Town to Oceanside Transit Center Platform 3train Coaster
3h 31m$6–27Tram, train
- Take the tram from El Cajon Station to Old Town Stationtram Green
- Take the train from San Diego Old Town Transportation Center to Oceansidetrain Pacific Surfliner
3h 12m$24–55Drive 45.9 mi
- Drive from El Cajon to Camp Pendleton Southcar 45.9 mi
50 min$8–12Taxi
- Take the taxi from El Cajon to Camp Pendleton Southtaxi 45.9 mi
50 min$200–250
El Cajon to Camp Pendleton South by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from El Cajon to Camp Pendleton South is to drive which costs $7 - $12 and takes 50 min.
The fastest way to get from El Cajon to Camp Pendleton South is to drive which takes 50 min and costs $7 - $12.
No, there is no direct bus from El Cajon to Camp Pendleton South. However, there are services departing from El Cajon Transit Center and arriving at Vandegrift Bl & Ash Rd via San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop and Oceanside Transit Center Stall 3. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 4m.
No, there is no direct train from El Cajon station to Camp Pendleton South. However, there are services departing from El Cajon Station and arriving at Oceanside via San Diego Old Town Transportation Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 12m.
The distance between El Cajon and Camp Pendleton South is 55 miles. The road distance is 46.1 miles.
The best way to get from El Cajon to Camp Pendleton South without a car is to bus and line 392 bus which takes 3h 4m and costs $9 - $19.
It takes approximately 3h 4m to get from El Cajon to Camp Pendleton South, including transfers.
El Cajon to Camp Pendleton South bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from El Cajon Transit Center station.
El Cajon to Camp Pendleton South train services, operated by San Diego Metro Transit, depart from El Cajon Station.
El Cajon to Camp Pendleton South bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop station.
What companies run services between El Cajon, CA, USA and Camp Pendleton South, CA, USA?
You can take a bus from El Cajon Transit Center to Vandegrift Bl & Ash Rd via San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop, Oceanside Transportation Center, and Oceanside Transit Center Stall 3 in around 3h 4m.
- Phone
- +1 619-557-4555
- Website
- MTS
Tram from El Cajon Station to Old Town Station
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–15
- Website
- MTS
- Schedules at
- MTS Schedules
Tram from El Cajon Station to Old Town Station
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–15
- Website
- MTS
- Schedules at
- MTS Schedules
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from San Diego Old Town Transportation Center to Oceanside
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $20–35
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 760-966-6500
- [email protected]
- Website
- North County Transit District
Train from San Diego - Old Town to Oceanside Transit Center Platform 3
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–7
- Website
- North County Transit District
- Schedules at
- North County Transit District Schedules
- Adult
- $2–7
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from El Cajon Transit Center to San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 25 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $2–4
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop to Oceanside Transportation Center
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $6–10
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop to Oceanside Transportation Center
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $5–9
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
- Phone
- +1 760-966-6500
- [email protected]
- Website
- North County Transit District
Bus from Oceanside Transit Center Stall 3 to Vandegrift Bl & Ash Rd
- Ave. Duration
- 20 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–5
- Website
- North County Transit District
- Schedules at
- North County Transit District Schedules
- Adult
- $2–5
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Estimated price
- $200–250
Coastal Cab
- Phone
- +1 619-503-0500
- Website
- coastalcabdispatch.com
Orange Cab
- Phone
- +1 619-223-5555
- Website
- taxi-sandiego.com
San Diego Taxi Service
- Phone
- +1 619-906-0192
- Website
- sdtaxiservice.com
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El Cajon to Camp Pendleton South train services, operated by San Diego Metro Transit, arrive at Old Town Station.
Yes, the driving distance between El Cajon to Camp Pendleton South is 46 miles. It takes approximately 50 min to drive from El Cajon to Camp Pendleton South.
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