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How to get fromEl Cajon to Laguna Beachby tram, train, car, or bus

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There are 3 ways to get from El Cajon to Laguna Beach by tram, train, car, or bus

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  1. Tram, train

    best
    1. Take the tram from El Cajon Station to Old Town Stationtram tram Green
    2. Take the train from San Diego Old Town Transportation Center to San Juan Capistrano Amtrak Stationtrain train Pacific Surfliner
    3h 16m
    $54–105

  2. Drive 78.9 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from El Cajon to Laguna Beachcar car 78.9 mi
    1h 29m
    $15–21

  3. Train, line 91 bus

    1. Take the train from San Diego Old Town Transportation Center to San Juan Capistrano Amtrak Stationtrain train Pacific Surfliner
    2. Take the bus from Camino Capistrano-Old Mission to Laguna Hills Trans Ctr Dock 7bus bus 91
    4h 55m
    $28–64

El Cajon to Laguna Beach by tram, train, and bus

Calendar91Weekly Services
Duration4h 55mAverage Duration
Ticket$28Cheapest Price
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Map of how to get from El Cajon to Laguna Beach.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 92.8 mi
  • Duration: 3h 16m

What companies run services between El Cajon, CA, USA and Laguna Beach, CA, USA?

There is no direct connection from El Cajon to Laguna Beach. However, you can take the vehicle to Old Town Station, walk to San Diego Old Town Transportation Center, take the train to San Juan Capistrano Amtrak Station, then take the taxi to Laguna Beach. Alternatively, you can drive from El Cajon to Laguna Beach in around 1h 29m.

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