There are 2 ways to get from El Cajon to Laguna Niguel by tram, train, or car
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El Cajon to Laguna Niguel by tram and train
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The cheapest way to get from El Cajon to Laguna Niguel is to drive which costs $13 - $21 and takes 1h 24m.
The fastest way to get from El Cajon to Laguna Niguel is to drive which takes 1h 24m and costs $13 - $21.
No, there is no direct train from El Cajon station to Laguna Niguel station. However, there are services departing from El Cajon Station and arriving at San Juan Capistrano Amtrak Station via San Diego Old Town Transportation Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 58m.
The distance between El Cajon and Laguna Niguel is 83 miles. The road distance is 76.6 miles.
The best way to get from El Cajon to Laguna Niguel without a car is to tram and train which takes 2h 58m and costs $23 - $60.
It takes approximately 2h 58m to get from El Cajon to Laguna Niguel, including transfers.
El Cajon to Laguna Niguel train services, operated by San Diego Metro Transit, depart from El Cajon Station.
El Cajon to Laguna Niguel train services, operated by San Diego Metro Transit, arrive at Old Town Station.
Yes, the driving distance between El Cajon to Laguna Niguel is 77 miles. It takes approximately 1h 24m to drive from El Cajon to Laguna Niguel.
There are 1022+ hotels available in Laguna Niguel.
What companies run services between El Cajon, CA, USA and Laguna Niguel, CA, USA?
There is no direct connection from El Cajon to Laguna Niguel. However, you can take the vehicle to Old Town Station, walk to San Diego Old Town Transportation Center, then take the train to San Juan Capistrano Amtrak Station. Alternatively, you can drive from El Cajon to Laguna Niguel in around 1h 24m.
- Phone
- +1 619-557-4555
- Website
- sdmts.com
Tram from El Cajon Station to Old Town Station
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–15
- Website
- https://www.sdmts.com
- Schedules at
- https://www.sdmts.com/getting-around/departures-and-schedules
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from San Diego Old Town Transportation Center to San Juan Capistrano Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $21–45
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
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