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How to get fromEl Cajon to Lake Forestby tram, train, bus (Amtrak), or car

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There are 3 ways to get from El Cajon to Lake Forest by tram, train, bus (Amtrak), or car

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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 Irvinetrain train Pacific Surfliner
    3h 14m
    $28–70

  2. Drive 83.7 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from El Cajon to Lake Forestcar car 83.7 mi
    1h 30m
    $16–23

  3. Line 115 bus, line 215 bus, bus

    1. Take the bus from El Cajon Transit Center to College Av & SDSU Transit Centerbus bus 115
    2. Take the bus from SDSU Transit Center to India St & C Stbus bus 215
    3. Take the bus from San Diego to Irvinebus bus
    4h 24m
    $32–50

El Cajon to Lake Forest by tram and train

Calendar91Weekly Services
Duration3h 14mAverage Duration
Ticket$28Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 94.8 mi
  • Duration: 3h 14m

What companies run services between El Cajon, CA, USA and Lake Forest, Orange County, CA, USA?

You can take a bus from El Cajon Transit Center to Irvine via College Av & SDSU Transit Center, SDSU Transit Center, India St & C St, and San Diego in around 4h 24m.

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