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How to get fromEl Cajon to National Cityby tram, bus, taxi, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from El Cajon to National City by tram, bus, taxi, or car

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  1. Tram

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    1. Take the tram from El Cajon Station to Euclid Ave Stationtram tram Orange
    25 min
    $2–14

  2. Line 115 bus, line 955 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 8th St & Highland Avbus bus 955
    1h 38m
    $4–10

  3. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from El Cajon to National Citytaxi taxi 13.6 mi
    16 min
    $60–80

  4. Drive 13.6 mi

    1. Drive from El Cajon to National Citycar car 13.6 mi
    16 min
    $3–4

  5. Tram, line 955 bus

    1. Take the tram from El Cajon Station to Euclid Ave Stationtram tram Orange
    2. Take the bus from Euclid Ave Station to 8th St & Highland Avbus bus 955
    55 min
    $4–19

El Cajon to National City by tram

Calendar494Weekly Trams
Duration25 minAverage Duration
Ticket$2Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 11.1 mi
  • Duration: 25 min

What companies run services between El Cajon, CA, USA and National City, CA, USA?

San Diego Metro Transit operates a vehicle from El Cajon Station to Euclid Ave Station every 20 minutes. Tickets cost $2–14 and the journey takes 25 min. Alternatively, you can take a bus from El Cajon Transit Center to 8th St & Highland Av via SDSU Transit Center in around 1h 38m.

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