There are 5 ways to get from El Cajon to Camp Pendleton South by tram, train, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), 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.
Tram, train
best- 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$16–45Tram, 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$6–27Bus, line 392 bus
- Take the bus from El Cajon Transit Center to San Diego Greyhound Bus Stopbus
- Take the bus from 2728 Congress Street, San Diego Old Town to 301 Mission Ave STE 205, Oceanside, CAbus
- Take the bus from Oceanside Transit Center Stall 3 to Vandegrift Bl & Ash Rdbus 392 / ...
3h 19m$9–20Drive 45.9 mi
- Drive from El Cajon to Camp Pendleton Southcar 45.9 mi
50 min$9–13Taxi
- Take the taxi from El Cajon to Camp Pendleton Southtaxi 45.9 mi
50 min$200–250
El Cajon to Camp Pendleton South by tram, train, and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from El Cajon to Camp Pendleton South is to drive which costs $8 - $13 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 $8 - $13.
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 2728 Congress Street, San Diego Old Town and Oceanside Transit Center Stall 3. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 19m.
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 57 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 tram and train which takes 3h 12m and costs $16 - $45.
It takes approximately 3h 12m 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 2728 Congress Street, San Diego Old Town, 301 Mission Ave STE 205, Oceanside, CA, and Oceanside Transit Center Stall 3 in around 3h 19m.
- Phone
- +1 619-557-4555
- Website
- sdmts.com
Tram from El Cajon Station to Old Town Station
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–15
- Website
- https://www.sdmts.com
- Schedules at
- https://www.sdmts.com/getting-around/departures-and-schedules
Tram from El Cajon Station to Old Town Station
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–15
- Website
- https://www.sdmts.com
- Schedules at
- https://www.sdmts.com/getting-around/departures-and-schedules
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from San Diego Old Town Transportation Center to Oceanside
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $12–25
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 760-966-6500
- [email protected]
- Website
- gonctd.com
Train from San Diego - Old Town to Oceanside Transit Center Platform 3
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–7
- Website
- https://gonctd.com
- Schedules at
- https://gonctd.com/schedules/
- Adult
- $2–7
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- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from El Cajon Transit Center to San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 25 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $2–5
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from 2728 Congress Street, San Diego Old Town to 301 Mission Ave STE 205, Oceanside, CA
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $5–11
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from El Cajon Transit Center to San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 25 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Schedules at
- greyhound.com
Bus from 2728 Congress Street, San Diego Old Town to 301 Mission Ave STE 205, Oceanside, CA
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Schedules at
- greyhound.com
- Phone
- (323)-776-5467
- [email protected]
- Website
- laxlinq.com
Bus from 2728 Congress Street, San Diego Old Town to 301 Mission Ave STE 205, Oceanside, CA
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Website
- https://laxlinq.com/
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from 2728 Congress Street, San Diego Old Town to 301 Mission Ave STE 205, Oceanside, CA
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $5–10
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Phone
- +1 760-966-6500
- [email protected]
- Website
- gonctd.com
Bus from Oceanside Transit Center Stall 3 to Vandegrift Bl & Ash Rd
- Ave. Duration
- 20 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–5
- Website
- https://gonctd.com
- Schedules at
- https://gonctd.com/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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More Questions & Answers
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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