What is the cheapest way to get from El Cajon to Del Mar?

The cheapest way to get from El Cajon to Del Mar is to drive which costs $4 - $7 and takes 30 min.

What is the fastest way to get from El Cajon to Del Mar?

The fastest way to get from El Cajon to Del Mar is to drive which takes 30 min and costs $4 - $7.

Is there a direct bus between El Cajon and Del Mar?

No, there is no direct bus from El Cajon to Del Mar. However, there are services departing from El Cajon Transit Center and arriving at Camino Del Mar & 15th St via Old Town Transit Center and Gilman Dr & Myers Dr. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 31m.

Is there a direct train between El Cajon and Del Mar?

No, there is no direct train from El Cajon station to Del Mar station. However, there are services departing from El Cajon Station and arriving at Solana Beach Amtrak Station via San Diego Old Town Transportation Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 33m.

How far is it from El Cajon to Del Mar?

The distance between El Cajon and Del Mar is 37 miles. The road distance is 26.6 miles.

How do I travel from El Cajon to Del Mar without a car?

The best way to get from El Cajon to Del Mar without a car is to tram and line 101 bus which takes 2h 19m and costs $6 - $35.

How long does it take to get from El Cajon to Del Mar?

It takes approximately 2h 19m to get from El Cajon to Del Mar, including transfers.

Where do I catch the El Cajon to Del Mar bus from?

El Cajon to Del Mar bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from El Cajon Transit Center station.

Where do I catch the El Cajon to Del Mar train from?

El Cajon to Del Mar train services, operated by San Diego Metro Transit, depart from El Cajon Station.

Where does the El Cajon to Del Mar bus arrive?

El Cajon to Del Mar bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop station.

Where does the El Cajon to Del Mar train arrive?

El Cajon to Del Mar train services, operated by San Diego Metro Transit, arrive at Old Town Station.

Can I drive from El Cajon to Del Mar?

Yes, the driving distance between El Cajon to Del Mar is 27 miles. It takes approximately 30 min to drive from El Cajon to Del Mar.

Where can I stay near Del Mar?

There are 471+ hotels available in Del Mar.

El Cajon to Del Mar - 6 ways to travel via train, tram, and line 101 bus

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There are 6 ways to get from El Cajon to Del Mar by tram, bus, car, taxi, bus (Greyhound), or train

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Tram, line 101 bus
best
1. Take the tram from El Cajon Station to Old Town Stationtram
2. Take the tram from Old Town Station to UTC Stationtram
3. Take the bus from UTC Transit Center to Camino Del Mar & 15th Stbus 101
2h 19m
$6–35
Drive 26.5 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from El Cajon to Del Marcar 26.5 mi
30 min
$5–7
Tram, line 41 bus, line 101 bus
1. Take the tram from El Cajon Station to Fashion Valley Stationtram
2. Take the bus from Fashion Valley Transit Center to Genesee Av & Esplanade Ctbus 41
3. Take the bus from UTC Transit Center to Camino Del Mar & 15th Stbus 101
2h 25m
$6–25
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from El Cajon to Del Martaxi 26.5 mi
30 min
$120–150
Bus, line 30 bus, line 101 bus
1. Take the bus from El Cajon Transit Center to San Diego Greyhound Bus Stopbus
2. Take the bus from Old Town Transit Center to Gilman Dr & Myers Drbus 30
3. Take the bus from Gilman Dr & Myers Dr to Camino Del Mar & 15th Stbus 101
2h 31m
$6–14
Tram, train
1. Take the tram from El Cajon Station to Old Town Stationtram Green
2. Take the train from San Diego Old Town Transportation Center to Solana Beach Amtrak Stationtrain Pacific Surfliner
2h 33m
$12–35

El Cajon to Del Mar by tram and bus

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2h 19mAverage Duration

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Distance: 36.5 mi
Duration: 2h 19m

What companies run services between El Cajon, CA, USA and Del Mar, CA, USA?

You can take a bus from El Cajon Transit Center to Camino Del Mar & 15th St via San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop, Old Town Transit Center, and Gilman Dr & Myers Dr in around 2h 31m.

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