There are 5 ways to get from El Cajon to Otay Mesa by tram, bus (Greyhound), car, taxi, or bus
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Tram
best- Take the tram from El Cajon Station to 12th & Imperial Stationtram Orange
- Take the tram from 12th & Imperial Station to Iris Avenue Stationtram Blue
1h 35m$6–32Drive 22.3 mi
cheapest- Drive from El Cajon to Otay Mesacar 22.3 mi
30 min$5–6Bus, line 907 bus
- Take the bus from El Cajon Transit Center to San Ysidro Bus Terminalbus Greyhound US0851S
- Take the bus from San Ysidro Transit Center to Iris Avenue Transit Centerbus 907 / ...
1h 52m$9–20Taxi
- Take the taxi from El Cajon to Otay Mesataxi 22.3 mi
30 min$100–130Tram, line 929 bus
- Take the tram from El Cajon Station to 12th & Imperial Stationtram Orange
- Take the bus from 12th & Imperial Transit Center to Iris Avenue Transit Centerbus 929 / ...
2h 20m$6–25
El Cajon to Otay Mesa by tram and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from El Cajon to Otay Mesa is to drive which costs $4 - $6 and takes 30 min.
The fastest way to get from El Cajon to Otay Mesa is to drive which takes 30 min and costs $4 - $6.
No, there is no direct bus from El Cajon to Otay Mesa. However, there are services departing from El Cajon Transit Center and arriving at Otay Mesa Rd & Cactus Rd via San Ysidro Transit Center and Iris Avenue Transit Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 52m.
No, there is no direct train from El Cajon station to Otay Mesa station. However, there are services departing from El Cajon Station and arriving at Iris Avenue Station via 12th & Imperial Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 35m.
The distance between El Cajon and Otay Mesa is 32 miles. The road distance is 22.5 miles.
The best way to get from El Cajon to Otay Mesa without a car is to tram which takes 1h 35m and costs $6 - $35.
It takes approximately 1h 35m to get from El Cajon to Otay Mesa, including transfers.
El Cajon to Otay Mesa bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from El Cajon Transit Center station.
El Cajon to Otay Mesa train services, operated by San Diego Metro Transit, depart from El Cajon Station.
El Cajon to Otay Mesa bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at San Ysidro Bus Terminal station.
What companies run services between El Cajon, CA, USA and Otay Mesa, CA, USA?
You can take a vehicle from El Cajon Station to Otay Mesa Rd & Cactus Rd via 12th & Imperial Station, Iris Avenue Station, and Iris Avenue Transit Center in around 1h 35m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from El Cajon Transit Center to Otay Mesa Rd & Cactus Rd via San Ysidro Transit Center and Iris Avenue Transit Center in around 1h 52m.
- Phone
- +1 619-557-4555
- Website
- sdmts.com
Tram from El Cajon Station to 12th & Imperial Station
- Ave. Duration
- 39 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
Tram from 12th & Imperial Station to Iris Avenue Station
- Ave. Duration
- 26 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–12
- Website
- https://www.sdmts.com
- Schedules at
- https://www.sdmts.com/getting-around/departures-and-schedules
Tram from El Cajon Station to 12th & Imperial Station
- Ave. Duration
- 39 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
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from El Cajon Transit Center to San Ysidro Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $5–10
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 619-557-4555
- Website
- sdmts.com
Bus from San Ysidro Transit Center to Iris Avenue Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 18 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
Bus from 12th & Imperial Transit Center to Iris Avenue Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- Frequency
- Every 15 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
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- Estimated price
- $100–130
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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More Questions & Answers
El Cajon to Otay Mesa train services, operated by San Diego Metro Transit, arrive at 12th & Imperial Station.
Yes, the driving distance between El Cajon to Otay Mesa is 22 miles. It takes approximately 30 min to drive from El Cajon to Otay Mesa.
There are 1089+ hotels available in Otay Mesa.