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How to get fromEl Cajon to Idyllwild–Pine Coveby tram, bus, taxi, car, or shuttle

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There are 5 ways to get from El Cajon to Idyllwild–Pine Cove by tram, bus, taxi, car, or shuttle

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  1. Tram, bus, taxi

    best
    1. Take the tram from El Cajon Station to Old Town Stationtram tram
    2. Take the bus from San Diego to Temecula Bus Stopbus bus
    3. Take the taxi from Temecula Bus Stop to Idyllwild–Pine Covetaxi taxi
    3h 59m
    $192–262

  2. Drive 108.8 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from El Cajon to Idyllwild–Pine Covecar car 108.8 mi
    2h 2m
    $20–29

  3. Bus, shuttle, line 28 bus

    1. Take the bus from Broadway & Park Bl to Escondido Transit Centerbus bus 235
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Escondido, CA - 796 W Valley PKWY to Perris, CA - 511 E 4th Stshuttle bus Cbx
    3. Take the bus from Fourth + G Street to Grant + Floridabus bus 28
    5h 58m
    $86–132

  4. Bus, line 24 bus, line 28 bus, taxi

    1. Take the bus from El Cajon Transit Center to San Diego Greyhound Bus Stopbus bus
    2. Take the bus from San Diego to Temecula Bus Stopbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Front 28360 to Promenade Mallbus bus 24
    4. Take the bus from Promenade Mall to Gilmore + Devonshire Hemet Mallbus bus 79
    5. Take the bus from Gilmore + Devonshire Hemet Mall to Grant + Floridabus bus 28
    6. Take the taxi from Grant + Florida to Idyllwild–Pine Covetaxi taxi
    6h 37m
    $75–108

  5. Tram, bus, line 24 bus, line 28 bus, taxi

    1. Take the tram from El Cajon Station to Old Town Stationtram tram
    2. Take the bus from San Diego to Temecula Bus Stopbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Front 28360 to Promenade Mallbus bus 24
    4. Take the bus from Promenade Mall to Gilmore + Devonshire Hemet Mallbus bus 79
    5. Take the bus from Gilmore + Devonshire Hemet Mall to Grant + Floridabus bus 28
    6. Take the taxi from Grant + Florida to Idyllwild–Pine Covetaxi taxi
    6h 50m
    $76–119

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  • Distance: 126.8 mi
  • Duration: 3h 59m

What companies run services between El Cajon, CA, USA and Idyllwild–Pine Cove, CA, USA?

There is no direct connection from El Cajon to Idyllwild–Pine Cove. However, you can take the vehicle to Old Town Station, walk to San Diego, take the bus to Temecula Bus Stop, then take the taxi to Idyllwild–Pine Cove. Alternatively, you can drive from El Cajon to Idyllwild–Pine Cove in around 2h 2m.

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