There are 6 ways to get from El Cajon to Legoland California by tram, train, bus, car, or taxi
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Tram, train
best- Take the tram from El Cajon Station to Old Town Stationtram Green
- Take the train from San Diego - Old Town to Carlsbad Village Stationtrain Coaster
3h 25m$6–27Tram, line 101 bus
- Take the tram from El Cajon Station to Old Town Stationtram Green
- Take the bus from UTC Transit Center to Carlsbad Bl & Solamar Drbus 101
3h 37m$6–35Line 41 bus, line 101 bus
- Take the bus from Fashion Valley Transit Center to Gilman Dr & Villa La Jolla Drbus 41
- Take the bus from Gilman Dr & Myers Dr to Carlsbad Bl & Solamar Drbus 101
3h 39m$6–25Drive 38.1 mi
- Drive from El Cajon to Legoland Californiacar 38.1 mi
42 min$7–10Taxi
- Take the taxi from El Cajon to Legoland Californiataxi 38.1 mi
42 min$170–210Line 30 bus, line 101 bus
- Take the bus from Old Town Transit Center to Gilman Dr & Myers Drbus 30
- Take the bus from Gilman Dr & Myers Dr to Carlsbad Bl & Solamar Drbus 101
3h 45m$7–14
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from El Cajon to Legoland California is to drive which costs $6 - $10 and takes 42 min.
The fastest way to get from El Cajon to Legoland California is to drive which takes 42 min and costs $6 - $10.
No, there is no direct bus from El Cajon to Legoland California. However, there are services departing from Fashion Valley Transit Center and arriving at Carlsbad Bl & Solamar Dr via Gilman Dr & Myers Dr. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 39m.
No, there is no direct train from El Cajon station to Legoland California station. However, there are services departing from El Cajon Station and arriving at Carlsbad Village Station via San Diego - Old Town. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 25m.
The distance between El Cajon and Legoland California is 56 miles. The road distance is 38.3 miles.
The best way to get from El Cajon to Legoland California without a car is to tram and train which takes 3h 25m and costs $6 - $27.
It takes approximately 3h 25m to get from El Cajon to Legoland California, including transfers.
El Cajon to Legoland California bus services, operated by San Diego Metro Transit, depart from Fashion Valley Transit Center station.
El Cajon to Legoland California train services, operated by San Diego Metro Transit, depart from El Cajon Station.
El Cajon to Legoland California bus services, operated by San Diego Metro Transit, arrive at Gilman Dr & Villa La Jolla Dr station.
What companies run services between El Cajon, CA, USA and Legoland California, CA, USA?
You can take a vehicle from El Cajon Station to Legoland California via Fashion Valley Station, Fashion Valley Transit Center, Gilman Dr & Villa La Jolla Dr, Gilman Dr & Myers Dr, and Carlsbad Bl & Solamar Dr in around 3h 39m.
- Phone
- +1 619-557-4555
- Website
- MTS
Tram from El Cajon Station to Old Town Station
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–15
- Website
- MTS
- Schedules at
- MTS Schedules
Tram from El Cajon Station to Old Town Station
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–15
- Website
- MTS
- Schedules at
- MTS Schedules
- Phone
- +1 760-966-6500
- [email protected]
- Website
- North County Transit District
Train from San Diego - Old Town to Carlsbad Village Station
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–7
- Website
- North County Transit District
- Schedules at
- North County Transit District Schedules
- Adult
- $2–7
- Phone
- +1 760-966-6500
- [email protected]
- Website
- North County Transit District
Bus from UTC Transit Center to Carlsbad Bl & Solamar Dr
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–5
- Website
- North County Transit District
- Schedules at
- North County Transit District Schedules
- Adult
- $2–5
Bus from Gilman Dr & Myers Dr to Carlsbad Bl & Solamar Dr
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–5
- Website
- North County Transit District
- Schedules at
- North County Transit District Schedules
- Adult
- $2–5
Bus from Gilman Dr & Myers Dr to Carlsbad Bl & Solamar Dr
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–5
- Website
- North County Transit District
- Schedules at
- North County Transit District Schedules
- Adult
- $2–5
- Phone
- +1 619-557-4555
- Website
- MTS
Bus from Fashion Valley Transit Center to Gilman Dr & Villa La Jolla Dr
- Ave. Duration
- 43 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–5
- Website
- MTS
- Schedules at
- MTS Schedules
- One Way - Adult/Youth
- $2–5
Bus from Old Town Transit Center to Gilman Dr & Myers Dr
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–5
- Website
- MTS
- Schedules at
- MTS Schedules
- One Way - Adult/Youth
- $2–5
- Ave. Duration
- 42 min
- Estimated price
- $170–210
Coastal Cab
- Phone
- +1 619-503-0500
- Website
- coastalcabdispatch.com
Orange Cab
- Phone
- +1 619-223-5555
- Website
- taxi-sandiego.com
San Diego Taxi Service
- Phone
- +1 619-906-0192
- Website
- sdtaxiservice.com
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El Cajon to Legoland California train services, operated by San Diego Metro Transit, arrive at Old Town Station.
Yes, the driving distance between El Cajon to Legoland California is 38 miles. It takes approximately 42 min to drive from El Cajon to Legoland California.
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