What is the cheapest way to get from El Cajon to La Jolla?

The cheapest way to get from El Cajon to La Jolla is to drive which costs $4 - $6 and takes 25 min.

What is the fastest way to get from El Cajon to La Jolla?

The fastest way to get from El Cajon to La Jolla is to drive which takes 25 min and costs $4 - $6.

Is there a direct bus between El Cajon and La Jolla?

No, there is no direct bus from El Cajon to La Jolla. However, there are services departing from El Cajon Transit Center and arriving at Silverado St & Herschel Av via Old Town Transit Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 18m.

How far is it from El Cajon to La Jolla?

The distance between El Cajon and La Jolla is 26 miles. The road distance is 22.6 miles.

How do I travel from El Cajon to La Jolla without a car?

The best way to get from El Cajon to La Jolla without a car is to bus and line 30 bus which takes 1h 18m and costs $4 - $10.

How long does it take to get from El Cajon to La Jolla?

It takes approximately 1h 18m to get from El Cajon to La Jolla, including transfers.

Where do I catch the El Cajon to La Jolla bus from?

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

Where does the El Cajon to La Jolla bus arrive?

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

Can I drive from El Cajon to La Jolla?

Yes, the driving distance between El Cajon to La Jolla is 23 miles. It takes approximately 25 min to drive from El Cajon to La Jolla.

Where can I stay near La Jolla?

There are 1980+ hotels available in La Jolla.

El Cajon to La Jolla - 5 ways to travel via bus, line 30 bus, tram, and car

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There are 5 ways to get from El Cajon to La Jolla by bus (Greyhound), tram, bus, car, or taxi

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Bus, line 30 bus
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1. Take the bus from El Cajon Transit Center to San Diego Greyhound Bus Stopbus Greyhound US0851S
2. Take the bus from Old Town Transit Center to Silverado St & Herschel Avbus 30
1h 18m
$4–9
Tram, line 30 bus via UCSD Central Campus Station
1. Take the tram from El Cajon Station to Old Town Stationtram
2. Take the tram from Old Town Station to UCSD Central Campus Stationtram
3. Take the bus from Gilman Dr & Mandeville Ln to Silverado St & Herschel Avbus 30
1h 51m
$6–32
Drive 22.4 mi
1. Drive from El Cajon to La Jollacar 22.4 mi
25 min
$5–6
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from El Cajon to La Jollataxi 22.4 mi
25 min
$100–130
Tram, line 30 bus
1. Take the tram from El Cajon Station to Old Town Stationtram Green
2. Take the bus from Old Town Transit Center to Silverado St & Herschel Avbus 30
1h 31m
$4–20

El Cajon to La Jolla by bus

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Distance: 25.7 mi
Duration: 1h 18m

What companies run services between El Cajon, CA, USA and La Jolla, San Diego County, CA, USA?

You can take a bus from El Cajon Transit Center to Silverado St & Herschel Av via San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop and Old Town Transit Center in around 1h 18m.

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