What is the cheapest way to get from El Cajon to Ocean Beach?

The cheapest way to get from El Cajon to Ocean Beach is to drive which costs $3 - $5 and takes 21 min.

What is the fastest way to get from El Cajon to Ocean Beach?

The fastest way to get from El Cajon to Ocean Beach is to taxi which takes 21 min and costs $85 - $100.

Is there a direct bus between El Cajon and Ocean Beach?

No, there is no direct bus from El Cajon to Ocean Beach. However, there are services departing from El Cajon Transit Center and arriving at Cable St & Newport Av via Old Town Transit Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 4m.

How far is it from El Cajon to Ocean Beach?

The distance between El Cajon and Ocean Beach is 19 miles. The road distance is 18.4 miles.

How do I travel from El Cajon to Ocean Beach without a car?

The best way to get from El Cajon to Ocean Beach without a car is to bus and line 35 bus which takes 1h 4m and costs $18 - $27.

How long does it take to get from El Cajon to Ocean Beach?

It takes approximately 1h 4m to get from El Cajon to Ocean Beach, including transfers.

Where do I catch the El Cajon to Ocean Beach bus from?

El Cajon to Ocean Beach bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from El Cajon Transit Center station.

Where does the El Cajon to Ocean Beach bus arrive?

El Cajon to Ocean Beach bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop station.

Can I drive from El Cajon to Ocean Beach?

Yes, the driving distance between El Cajon to Ocean Beach is 18 miles. It takes approximately 21 min to drive from El Cajon to Ocean Beach.

Where can I stay near Ocean Beach?

There are 2016+ hotels available in Ocean Beach.

El Cajon to Ocean Beach - 4 ways to travel via bus, line 35 bus, tram, and taxi

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There are 4 ways to get from El Cajon to Ocean Beach by bus (Greyhound), tram, bus, taxi, or car

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Bus, line 35 bus
best
1. Take the bus from El Cajon Transit Center to San Diego Greyhound Bus Stopbus Greyhound US0851S
2. Take the bus from Old Town Transit Center to Cable St & Newport Avbus 35
1h 4m
$18–27
Tram, line 35 bus
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1. Take the tram from El Cajon Station to Old Town Stationtram Green
2. Take the bus from Old Town Transit Center to Cable St & Newport Avbus 35
1h 17m
$4–20
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from El Cajon to Ocean Beachtaxi 18.3 mi
21 min
$85–100
Drive 18.3 mi
1. Drive from El Cajon to Ocean Beachcar 18.3 mi
21 min
$4–5

El Cajon to Ocean Beach by bus

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1h 4mAverage Duration

$18Cheapest Price

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Distance: 18.6 mi
Duration: 1h 4m

What companies run services between El Cajon, CA, USA and Ocean Beach, CA, USA?

You can take a bus from El Cajon Transit Center to Cable St & Newport Av via San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop and Old Town Transit Center in around 1h 4m.

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