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How to get fromEl Cajon to Carmel Valleyby tram, car, taxi, or train

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There are 4 ways to get from El Cajon to Carmel Valley by tram, car, taxi, or train

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  1. Tram

    best
    1. Take the tram from El Cajon Station to Old Town Stationtram tram Green
    2. Take the tram from Old Town Station to UCSD Health La Jolla Stationtram tram Blue
    1h 17m
    $34–68

  2. Drive 25.3 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from El Cajon to Carmel Valleycar car 25.3 mi
    28 min
    $5–7

  3. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from El Cajon to Carmel Valleytaxi taxi 25.3 mi
    28 min
    $110–140

  4. Tram, train

    1. Take the tram from El Cajon Station to Old Town Stationtram tram Green
    2. Take the train from San Diego - Old Town to Sorrento Valley Stationtrain train Coaster
    1h 59m
    $30–53

Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 31.9 mi
  • Duration: 1h 17m

What companies run services between El Cajon, CA, USA and Carmel Valley, San Diego County, CA, USA?

You can take a vehicle from El Cajon Station to Carmel Valley via Old Town Station and UCSD Health La Jolla Station in around 1h 17m.

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