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How to get fromEl Cajon to Palaby tram, train, bus, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from El Cajon to Pala by tram, train, bus, or car

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  1. Tram, train

    best
    1. Take the tram from El Cajon Station to Old Town Stationtram tram Green
    2. Take the train from San Diego Old Town Transportation Center to Oceansidetrain train Pacific Surfliner
    3h 24m
    $86–137

  2. Tram, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the tram from El Cajon Station to City College Stationtram tram
    2. Take the bus from Broadway & Park Bl to Escondido Transit Centerbus bus 235
    3. Take the bus from Escondido Transit Center Stall 14 to Pala Mission Rd & Temecula Rdbus bus 388
    4h 27m
    $6–25

  3. Drive 54.7 mi

    1. Drive from El Cajon to Palacar car 54.7 mi
    57 min
    $10–15

  4. Tram, bus via Broadway & 8th Av

    1. Take the tram from El Cajon Station to City College Stationtram tram
    2. Take the bus from Broadway & 8th Av to Escondido Transit Centerbus bus 280
    3. Take the bus from Escondido Transit Center Stall 14 to Pala Mission Rd & Temecula Rdbus bus 388
    4h 50m
    $6–25

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Broadway & Park Bl to Escondido Transit Centerbus bus 235
    2. Take the bus from Escondido Transit Center Stall 14 to Pala Mission Rd & Temecula Rdbus bus 388
    5h 14m
    $8–20

El Cajon to Pala by tram and bus

Calendar75Weekly Services
Duration4h 27mAverage Duration
Ticket$6Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 79.9 mi
  • Duration: 3h 24m

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

You can take a bus from El Cajon Transit Center to Pala Mission Rd & Temecula Rd via College Av & SDSU Transit Center, SDSU Transit Center, Broadway & Park Bl, Escondido Transit Center, and Escondido Transit Center Stall 14 in around 5h 14m.

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