There are 3 ways to get from El Cajon to Newport Coast by tram, train, bus (Amtrak), or car
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 Transportation Center to Irvinetrain Pacific Surfliner
3h 28m$62–115Drive 88.6 mi
cheapest- Drive from El Cajon to Newport Coastcar 88.6 mi
1h 33m$17–24Line 215 bus, bus
- Take the bus from SDSU Transit Center to India St & C Stbus 215
- Take the bus from San Diego to Irvinebus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
4h 39m$66–95
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from El Cajon to Newport Coast is to drive which costs $16 - $24 and takes 1h 33m.
The fastest way to get from El Cajon to Newport Coast is to drive which takes 1h 33m and costs $16 - $24.
No, there is no direct bus from El Cajon to Newport Coast. However, there are services departing from El Cajon Transit Center and arriving at Irvine via SDSU Transit Center and San Diego. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 39m.
No, there is no direct train from El Cajon station to Newport Coast. However, there are services departing from El Cajon Station and arriving at Irvine via San Diego Old Town Transportation Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 28m.
The distance between El Cajon and Newport Coast is 106 miles. The road distance is 89.2 miles.
The best way to get from El Cajon to Newport Coast without a car is to tram and train which takes 3h 28m and costs $60 - $120.
It takes approximately 3h 28m to get from El Cajon to Newport Coast, including transfers.
El Cajon to Newport Coast bus services, operated by San Diego Metro Transit, depart from SDSU Transit Center station.
El Cajon to Newport Coast train services, operated by San Diego Metro Transit, depart from El Cajon Station.
El Cajon to Newport Coast bus services, operated by San Diego Metro Transit, arrive at India St & C St station.
What companies run services between El Cajon, CA, USA and Newport Coast, CA, USA?
You can take a bus from El Cajon Transit Center to Newport Coast via College Av & SDSU Transit Center, SDSU Transit Center, India St & C St, San Diego, and Irvine in around 4h 39m.
- 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 Irvine
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 41m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $25–55
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 619-557-4555
- Website
- sdmts.com
Bus from SDSU Transit Center to India St & C St
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–5
- Website
- https://www.sdmts.com
- Schedules at
- https://www.sdmts.com/getting-around/departures-and-schedules
- One Way - Adult/Youth
- $2–5
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from San Diego to Irvine
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $27–40
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
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More Questions & Answers
El Cajon to Newport Coast train services, operated by San Diego Metro Transit, arrive at Old Town Station.
Yes, the driving distance between El Cajon to Newport Coast is 89 miles. It takes approximately 1h 33m to drive from El Cajon to Newport Coast.
There are 1183+ hotels available in Newport Coast.







